The San Jose Sharks faced another overtime defeat, marking their ninth such loss this season. Despite a strong performance in 5v5 play, including a dominating second and third period, the team failed to convert a one-goal lead into a win. Nico Sturm noted that the Sharks struggle to score additional goals in critical moments, which is essential for success. Meanwhile, rookie Lane Hutson stood out with an assist, becoming the first rookie defenseman to achieve 40 assists in under 60 games since Nicklas Lidstrom, highlighting his significant contribution amidst the Sharks' challenges.
I think the one thing we haven't done all year is score another goal. Either when we're up or when the game's tied to score another goal and put, you know, two-goal leads, three-goal leads. That's what we haven't done.
However, on the scoresheet, it was Hutson who registered a single assist. The assist put him in rare territory. Lane Hutson is the first rookie defenceman to collect 40 assists in fewer than 60 games since Nicklas Lidstrom in 1991-92.
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