Ostapchuk and Mailloux had a physical confrontation that resulted in a penalty. Askarov, after being hit by Desharnais, had to leave the game, causing concern. In a rare play, the Sharks had a 3-on-2 situation, but they failed to capitalize.
Dvorsky's goal came from a breakdown in defensive coverage, which allowed Holloway to have space and time to score. The Sharks, despite playing a solid game, needed to raise their level to get the win.