I almost didn't watch the Sharks game because the result was spoiled for me while scrolling through Reddit of all places. However, I decided to watch it anyway and this meltdown was not really like the rest. If this had been a one-off, I wouldn't think much of it. The 2nd goal was puck luck and the Isles were still attacking and getting lots of chances. They didn't sit back and get trounced, they just played poor defensively, but seemed to still have the foot on the pedal. Then, two posts in OT...it wasn't a terrible showing there either.
My point is not to explain this away, as a page in the season, this is still disgusting to have happen so consistently. I just don't think this was has infuriating as the other lead losses where they seemed to just relax and ngaf. Also, I don't really get the Barzal bashing. He generated a lot of chances and guys around him just couldn't finish. The OT goal, only mistake Barzal made was not changing 30 seconds before the goal. He was gassed at that point and your mental clarity goes right along with your body. All in all, he had a good game despite not showing up on the scoreboard. Need to turn this around. I was watching the game wondering if Sorokin was to blame, but he stopped every shot he should have and really had no chance on any of the goals.
