San Jose Sharks Set NHL Record With Losses

The San Jose Sharks have made unwanted NHL history by becoming the first team to start two consecutive seasons with at least nine straight losses, as they fell 7-3 to the Vegas Golden Knights, bringing their record to 0-7-2 for the current season. This follows a last-place finish in the previous season, where they began 0-10-1, and marks the potential for a sixth consecutive year without a playoff appearance. First-year coach Ryan Warsofsky has criticized the team's lack of consistency and poor starts, with the Sharks being outscored 39-18 this season. The team's struggles are compounded by the absence of No. 1 pick Macklin Celebrini due to a hip injury. Despite scoring efforts from players like Mikael Granlund, the Sharks have failed to capitalize on power plays and have faced significant deficits early in games. The Sharks' future remains uncertain as they aim to turn around their poor performance.