In a thrilling matchup, the San Jose Sharks ended an eight-game winless streak by defeating the Tampa Bay Lightning 2-1. Tyler Toffoli opened the scoring with a skillful toe drag shot for his 15th goal this season, followed by Mario Ferraro who added another in the second period. The Sharks’ victory marked their first home win since late November, showcasing a significant improvement after a tough stretch.

Yaroslav Askarov was solid in goal, making 24 saves, while the Lightning's Anthony Cirelli managed to score their only goal. Andrei Vasilevskiy kept Tampa Bay in the game with 23 saves but couldn’t prevent the Sharks from taking the lead. This win was crucial for San Jose, who had struggled significantly in recent games, with only one victory in their last 12 outings.