Sharks suffer defeat to Jets due to poor start in first period.

In a tough loss against the Winnipeg Jets on Friday, the San Jose Sharks had a rough start due to fatigue from their previous game against the Chicago Blackhawks. Despite strong efforts from Tyler Toffoli, Luke Kunin, and Fabian Zetterlund, who all scored goals, the Sharks couldn't bounce back from a disastrous first period and ultimately fell 8-3.

The Jets dominated the first 20 minutes of the game, building a 4-1 lead with goals from Nikolaj Ehlers, Josh Morrissey, and Neal Pionk. Kyle Connor added to the Jets' lead early in the second period, prompting coach Ryan Warsofsky to make a goalie change, pulling Mackenzie Blackwood in favor of Vitek Vanecek. Blackwood had a tough night, allowing five goals on just 18 shots, including two on power plays. The Sharks' defense also struggled, committing nine turnovers and taking five penalties in the first two periods.

Unfortunately for the Sharks, the penalties continued to pile up in the third period, resulting in four power-play goals for the Jets. Vanecek, who had a solid performance the previous night against the Blackhawks, made 14 saves in relief but couldn't stop the Jets' onslaught. The loss marked the Sharks' fifth consecutive defeat to start the season, a familiar pattern for the team over the past three years.

The Sharks will have a chance to turn things around as they head back home to face the Colorado Avalanche on Sunday. But for now, they'll have to reflect on their mistakes and regroup for the next game.

Despite the tough loss, there were some bright spots for the Sharks. Toffoli scored a power-play goal in the first period, thanks to a well-placed pass from defenseman Jake Walman. Kunin also scored his first goal of the season, and Zetterlund added another in the third period. However, these efforts were overshadowed by the Jets' dominant performance, especially by Ehlers who had a career-high three points in the first period alone.

The Sharks will need to work on their defense and discipline moving forward if they want to break their losing streak. But with their next game just around the corner, they'll have to quickly put this loss behind them and focus on coming back stronger against the Avalanche.

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