San Jose Sharks
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7–6–1 · 15 pts
Wins–losses–overtime losses · 2026-27
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San Jose Sharks vs Tampa Bay Lightning — Thursday, December 5, 2024 Game Analysis
San Jose Sharks at Tampa Bay Lightning at Benchmark International Arena. Final.
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San Jose Sharks vs Tampa Bay Lightning Game Summary — Thursday, December 5, 2024
By Hockey in 60
Initial summary · A fuller recap will replace this when published.
Tampa Bay Lightning defeated San Jose Sharks 8–1. The game was played at Benchmark International Arena.
A brief summary of the verified result. Source: ESPN game record. Detailed reporting is shown when available.
San Jose Sharks vs Tampa Bay Lightning Game Analysis — Thursday, December 5, 2024
By Hockey in 60
Tampa Bay Lightning paired the victory with a 35–21 advantage in shots on goal, accounting for 62.5% of the two teams’ combined shots. It recorded 1.7 times as many shots on target, a substantial volume advantage alongside the win. Shot totals alone do not show the quality of those chances or how the balance changed while either team was protecting a lead.
San Jose Sharks converted 0 of 3 power plays (0.0%); Tampa Bay Lightning converted 1 of 2 power plays (50.0%). The 1-goal net power-play edge accounted for part of the 7-goal final margin. This identifies special teams as a meaningful scoring difference, without proving how the game would have unfolded with different penalties.
San Jose Sharks won 61.1% of faceoffs yet was outshot 35–21. The faceoff advantage was not accompanied by a shot-volume advantage in the full-game totals. Winning a draw can provide an initial chance to control the puck, but it does not establish sustained possession or attacking pressure; zone entries, puck recovery and chance-quality data would be needed to explain the disconnect.
Hockey in 60’s interpretation of verified game statistics, highlighting meaningful differences and what they suggest about the result. Comparisons describe this game, not season averages. Source: ESPN game statistics.
San Jose Sharks vs Tampa Bay Lightning Official Game Highlights — Thursday, December 5, 2024
San Jose Sharks vs Tampa Bay Lightning Game Statistics — Thursday, December 5, 2024
| Statistic | San Jose Sharks | Tampa Bay Lightning |
|---|---|---|
| Shots on goal | 21 | 35 |
| Power-play goals | 0 | 1 |
| Power-play opportunities | 3 | 2 |
| Power-play conversion (%) | 0.0 | 50.0 |
| Faceoffs won (%) | 61.1 | 38.9 |
| Hits | 24 | 16 |
| Blocked shots | 14 | 25 |
| Takeaways | 2 | 3 |
| Giveaways | 18 | 15 |
| Penalty minutes | 4 | 6 |
Source: ESPN game statistics.
Scoring and goaltending
Tampa Bay Lightning won 8–1 at Benchmark International Arena.
Who scored
- Cam Atkinson Goal (3) Tip-In, assists: Conor Geekie (4)
- Conor Geekie Goal (4) Wrist Shot, assists: Cam Atkinson (2), Victor Hedman (19)
- Brandon Hagel Goal (11) Backhand, assists: Jake Guentzel (13), Ryan McDonagh (7)
- Brandon Hagel Goal (12) Backhand, assists: Erik Cernak (7)
- Jake Guentzel Goal (11) Tip-In, assists: Victor Hedman (20), Brayden Point (6)
- Anthony Cirelli Goal (11) Tip-In, assists: Ryan McDonagh (8), Brayden Point (7)
- Nick Perbix Goal (3) Wrist Shot, assists: Brayden Point (8), Emil Lilleberg (7)
- Alexander Wennberg Goal (7) Wrist Shot, assists: Fabian Zetterlund (11), Jan Rutta (3)
- Nick Paul Goal (6) Backhand, assists: Brayden Point (9), J.J. Moser (7)
Goalies
- Mackenzie Blackwood stopped 20 of 23 for San Jose Sharks.
- Vitek Vanecek stopped 7 of 12 for San Jose Sharks.
- Andrei Vasilevskiy stopped 20 of 21 for Tampa Bay Lightning.
Cam Atkinson Goal (3) Tip-In, assists: Conor Geekie (4) That made the score 0–1 in the 1st, and Tampa Bay Lightning stayed ahead.