San Jose Sharks Set to Tangle with Tampa Bay Lightning in Home Ice Encounter

As the San Jose Sharks prepare to host the Tampa Bay Lightning at the SAP Center, fans are eager for what promises to be an electrifying encounter. The Sharks have shown a mixed bag of results in their recent outings, which suggests that consistency is still something they're striving for.

In their last game against the Ottawa Senators, the Sharks secured a narrow victory with a 2-1 scoreline. Their powerplay was particularly effective, converting two out of four opportunities. However, faceoff performance was less than stellar – winning only 39 percent of draws – indicating room for improvement in puck possession from the get-go.

A previous matchup saw them overwhelmed by the New York Islanders' offensive onslaught, resulting in a 7-2 defeat. Despite this heavy loss, there were positives to take away; notably their powerplay goal and maintaining discipline by conceding only two penalties.

The game prior presented another high-scoring affair where they fell just short against Dallas Stars in overtime with a final score of 7-6. The Sharks showcased their scoring prowess by netting six goals on just twenty shots – an impressive shooting percentage of thirty percent – but ultimately couldn't fend off Dallas' attack.

Looking ahead to their next challenge against Tampa Bay Lightning, it's clear that special teams could play a pivotal role once again. The Sharks will need to leverage their home advantage and sharpen up on faceoffs if they want to control play and dictate pace against a formidable opponent like Tampa Bay.

Fans can catch all the action from this anticipated matchup at SAP Center on March 22nd at 7:30 PM local time (PST). Coverage will be available across various networks including ESPN+ online and NBCS-CA on television.