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Can the San Jose Sharks Rebound at Home Against the Arizona Coyotes?

As the San Jose Sharks prepare to host the Arizona Coyotes, fans are eager to see if their team can bounce back from recent performances. The Sharks have had a mixed bag of results in their last three games, with one win, one loss, and one game that went into overtime but ultimately ended in a defeat.


Dec 21, 2023; San Jose, California, USA; San Jose Sharks goaltender Mackenzie Blackwood (29) walks towards the tunnel before the start of the first period against the Arizona Coyotes at SAP Center at San Jose. Mandatory Credit: Stan Szeto-USA TODAY Sports

In their most recent matchup against the Seattle Kraken, despite a strong showing where they scored two goals and dominated faceoffs with a 57 percent win rate, they fell short by two points. Their goaltending was solid with a save percentage rounding up to 100 percent; however, it wasn't enough to secure victory.


The game before that saw an impressive shutout against the St. Louis Blues where the Sharks not only won by four points but also boasted an incredible shooting percentage of 20 percent. Their goaltender saved all shots faced that night for another rounded-up perfect save percentage.


Dec 21, 2023; San Jose, California, USA; San Jose Sharks left wing Anthony Duclair (10) reacts after scoring a goal during the second period against the Arizona Coyotes at SAP Center at San Jose. Mandatory Credit: Stan Szeto-USA TODAY Sports

However, looking back three games ago against Minnesota Wild reveals some concerns as they managed only one goal on twenty-seven shots – translating into just four percent shooting accuracy – and lost despite winning faceoffs at 57 percent and having ten saves on powerplays.


The upcoming game will be crucial for San Jose as they look to establish consistency and capitalize on their strengths such as powerplay opportunities and faceoff wins while addressing areas like shot conversion rates.


Dec 21, 2023; San Jose, California, USA; Arizona Coyotes left wing Jason Zucker (16) looks to pass the puck during the third period against the San Jose Sharks at SAP Center at San Jose. Mandatory Credit: Stan Szeto-USA TODAY Sports

Fans can catch this exciting encounter scheduled for April 7th at SAP Center at San Jose. The puck drops at 3:00 PM PDT and viewers can tune in through ESPN+, NBCS-CA or SCRIPPS networks for live coverage. Will home ice advantage help tilt favor towards our beloved Sharks? Only time will tell!

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