Sharks struggle again with eighth straight loss against Kings

In the National Hockey League, the San Jose Sharks have faced significant challenges, finishing the first eight games of the season without a win for the second consecutive year. This was marked by a 3-2 defeat against the Los Angeles Kings on October 24, 2024, resulting in a record of 0-6-2. The team's poor performance mirrors last year's 0-10-1 start, making them the first team since the Boston Bruins in the early 1960s to achieve such an unfavorable outcome. Newly appointed coach Ryan Warsofsky has expressed grave concerns about the team's lack of joy in playing and the repeated poor starts, as the Sharks have been outscored 12-4 in first periods thus far. He emphasized the need for consistency and commitment from the players, criticizing the frequent absence of performance carryover from game to game. Warsofsky’s statements reflect a determination to address these issues and rid the team of those not meeting the standards of play required at this level.