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The San Jose Sharks face the Colorado Avalanche with both teams on opposite ends of the standings this season. The Sharks have a 9-18-3 record which is the second-worst in the Pacific Division. The Avalanche have an 18-9-2 record and are in first place in the Central Division. Both teams look to improve in the Western Conference and the upcoming game should be a good one as a result.
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The Sharks are having a rough season with their offense letting them down, scoring only 2.13 goals per game with only two goals in the last two games. Tomas Hertl, William Elkund, and Mikael Granlund have scored 19 goals and 38 assists to lead the top two lines but the rest of the offense has struggled. Only four skaters have seven goals or more and opponents can eliminate the offense with ease.
The offense has struggled but the defense has also been a disappointment, allowing 3.83 goals per game. Kyle Burroughs and Mario Ferraro have combined for 1.7 defensive point shares but the rest of the unit has struggled, allowing opponents to find open shots on the net with ease. In addition, goaltender Mackenzie Blackwood has struggled with a .900 save percentage and a 3.67 goals-against average on 649 shots with -2.4 goals saved above average.