In their final home game of the season, the San Jose Sharks faced a significant 6-2 defeat against the Minnesota Wild. Kevin Labanc, potentially in his last home appearance for the Sharks, thanked fans and called San Jose home. Liam Ohgren of the Wild celebrated his first two NHL points with a goal and an assist, while Kirill Kaprizov led the Wild with two goals and an assist, totaling eight points against the Sharks in three games and reaching 49 assists for the season. The Sharks' loss, their 30th in 41 home games, ensured they clinched last place in the NHL, with a 25.5% chance at the Draft Lottery. The team has been outscored by 68 goals at home this season. Jesper Wallstedt contributed to the Wild's victory with 27 saves, and William Eklund has accumulated 14 points in his last 12 games.
Kaprizov has 2 goals, assist in Wild win against Sharks ⤵️ https://t.co/ruqdd3eOSz
#mnwild win 6-2 against Sharks. Liam Ohgren picks up his first two NHL points, a goal and assist. Marat Khusnutdinov gets an assist after scoring his first NHL goal last night. And Jesper Wallstedt makes 27 saves in his second career victory.
With tonight's 6-2 loss, the #SJSharks have clinched last place in the NHL this season. They have a 25.5% chance of winning the Draft Lottery. Read the recap on @TheHockeyNews.⤵️ https://t.co/2MM8jopuHx
Dozen #mnwild skaters have points. Kaprizov 3 points, Boldy, Ohgren, Merrill and Brodin 2 apiece
#SJSharks trail Wild 5-2 after 2 in final home game of season. San Jose has been outscored by 68 goals at the Shark Tank. Only teams w/ goal differential that bad at home for a season in NHL history: 1974-75 Capitals -93 1993-94 Senators -92 1985-86 Kings -70 1992-93 Sharks -68
Make it 5-2 Wild. Kaprizov scored 2 in 47 seconds. A close game after the Ferraro goal will likely turn into another Sharks loss -- their 30th in 41 home games this season. But, for the Sharks, it looks like that 25.5 percent is all but wrapped up
Kaprizov has 8 points, 5-3-8, against #SJSharks in just three games. This one's not over yet either
Make it 5-2 Wild. Kaprizov scored 2 in 44 seconds. A close game after the Ferraro goal will likely turn into another Sharks loss -- their 30th in 41 home games this season. But, for the Sharks, it looks like 25.5 percent is all but wrapped up https://t.co/YwyiWkTM8e
Mario Ferraro from William Eklund; Sharks cut the Wild's lead to 3-2 with 4:08 left in the second period. Eklund now has 14 pts in his last 12 games.
Goal and assist for Liam Ohgren now. Gets rebound off shot by Brodin and scores to make it 3-1 #MNWild over Sharls with 5 minutes left in second.
FIrst NHL point for Liam Ohgren, who won a puck battle -- with Marat Khusnutdinov -- to set up Declan Chisholm's goal. It's 2-1 #mnwild with 1:50 left in first periDod.
A Chisholm goal and an Ohgren first @NHL point 🤌 #mnwild https://t.co/dWxLEfA3qV
2-1 Wild. Chisholm.
Sharks lose the defensive zone faceoff, Boldy makes 1-0 Wild after a Kaprizov shot on net from the point. Kaprizov now has 49 assists. Sharks are being outshot 10-2 to start this one.
Kevin Labanc is in the lineup tonight, and the turmoil he's dealt with this season is no secret. Tonight could mark the final game at home as a member of the #SJSharks. He thanked the fans and called San Jose home. Read more on @TheHockeyNews.⤵️ https://t.co/AeYsfRM9YH
The #SJSharks play their final home game against #mnwild tonight. Read the preview on @TheHockeyNews.⤵️ https://t.co/RuvqLh4bXG