The only thing consistent about the San Jose Sharks in 2025 is their inconsistency. On New Year’s Eve, the San Jose Sharks offered “no desperation” in a 4-0 loss to the Philadelphia Flyers, their eighth-straight loss.

A perfect three-game road trip convinced the New York Islanders they were on the verge of mounting another midseason push for a playoff berth.

Sheng Peng is a regular contributor to NBC Sports California’s Sharks coverage. You can read more of his coverage on San Jose Hockey Now, listen to him on the San Jose Hockey Now Podcast, and follow him on Twitter at @Sheng_Peng.

SAN JOSE – San Jose Sharks rookie forward Will Smith saw what his good friend and former Boston College teammate Cutter Gauthier experienced over the weekend – with boos and vulgar chants directed his way — when the Anaheim Ducks faced the Philadelphia Flyers at Wells Fargo Center.

SAN JOSE – San Jose Sharks rookie forward Will Smith saw what his good friend and former Boston College teammate Cutter Gauthier experienced over the weekend – with boos and vulgar chants directed his way — when the Anaheim Ducks faced the Philadelphia Flyers at Wells Fargo Center.

Detroit Red Wings have a pair of huge games against Atlantic Division opponents up first on the four-game road trip.

New York Islanders forward Maxim Tsyplakov received a three-game suspension from the NHL on Friday, one day after delivering a high hit to Philadelphia Flyers center Ryan Poehling. Tsyplakov had a hearing earlier on Friday with the NHL Department of Player Safety.

SAN JOSE – San Jose Sharks rookie forward ... chants directed his way — when the Anaheim Ducks faced the Philadelphia Flyers at Wells Fargo Center. Smith also saw how Gauthier responded ...

The Columbus Blue Jackets host the San Jose Sharks after Zachary Werenski's two-goal game against the Philadelphia Flyers in the Blue Jackets' 3-2 shootout win.