Sharks Struggle as NHL Season Begins

In recent NHL action, Sharks forward Fabian Zetterlund scored his second goal of the season, keeping San Jose competitive against the Chicago Blackhawks, although the Sharks ultimately collapsed in their opener, losing to the St. Louis Blues 5-4 in overtime. Meanwhile, the Columbus Blue Jackets secured a 6-2 victory over the Toronto Maple Leafs, with Mathieu Olivier scoring twice and Daniil Tarasov making 25 saves. The Blue Jackets' reshuffled lines paid off, scoring three goals in the first period, led by Justin Danforth with a goal and two assists. The Chicago Wolves, a five-time league champion, are starting the 2024-25 season with new players and a renewed affiliation with the Carolina Hurricanes. Toronto struggled offensively against Columbus, managing only six shots in the first period after a tiring schedule. Both teams are gearing up for their next matches, with Toronto set to host St. Louis and Columbus traveling to Nashville.