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The San Jose Sharks and Anaheim Ducks each sit at .500 through the NHL season's first three weeks, with both clubs navigating early challenges in the Pacific Division.
Anaheim, a playoff team last season, aimed to repeat that standard but has stumbled recently. The club has dropped its last three contests while being outscored 13-6, managing just two goals across those defeats. The Ducks also face complications from an offer sheet tendered to center Leo Carlsson.
San Jose has yet to record a regulation victory despite pushing for a postseason berth last year. General manager Mike Grier supplemented a young core headlined by Macklin Celebrini with veteran additions. Daily Faceoff LIVE host Steve Peters predicted the Sharks will finish just outside the playoffs this year and compared their trajectory to the Anaheim step from last year. Peters also noted that teams with young talent still go through a roller coaster of growing pains, while adding that better days are ahead for the Ducks.
Vegas and Edmonton currently occupy the Pacific Division's top two positions. The Los Angeles Kings remain the league's last winless team.
Source: Daily Faceoff - Tue Oct 20, 4:00 PM ET
Written by the SportsMafia Wire desk in our own words from the original reporting (AI-assisted, checked against the source).