San Jose Sharks Snap 8-Game Losing Streak with 2-1 Win Over Lightning

Strong performances by Yaroslav Askarov and Mario Ferraro secured the Sharks' first home victory since November.

Yaroslav Askarov made 24 saves, including key stops in the third period, to help the Sharks hold off the Tampa Bay Lightning.
Mario Ferraro scored the game-winning goal and added physicality with a fight, while Tyler Toffoli netted his team-leading 15th goal of the season.
Veteran defenseman Marc-Edouard Vlasic returned from an upper-body injury for his season debut, recording an assist in his 1,297th career game.
The Sharks rebounded from an 8-1 loss to Tampa Bay in December, showing improved physicality and focus in Thursday's matchup.
Tampa Bay's Victor Hedman left the game in the third period after being struck near the ear by a puck and did not return.