Sharks Fall 5-3 to Oilers Despite Scoring Surge

Dmitry Orlov, Pavol Regenda and Kiefer Sherwood scored, but San Jose couldn't overcome Edmonton's offensive onslaught.

Mar. 18, 2026 at 3:37am

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The San Jose Sharks visited the Edmonton Oilers at Rogers Place, but despite goals from Dmitry Orlov, Pavol Regenda and Kiefer Sherwood, the Sharks ultimately fell 5-3. The Oilers' power play remained dominant, and they capitalized on Sharks turnovers to pull away in the game.

Why it matters

The loss is a setback for the Sharks, who were looking to build momentum heading into the final stretch of the season. The team's inability to contain the Oilers' offense, particularly their power play, will be an area of focus as they look to rebound.

The details

The Sharks fell behind early after a Klingberg penalty led to a power-play goal for the Oilers. Despite goals from Orlov, Regenda and Sherwood that kept the Sharks in the game, the Oilers were able to capitalize on Sharks turnovers and poor defensive coverage to pull away. The Sharks made a push in the third period but ultimately couldn't overcome the Oilers' lead.

  • The game took place on March 18, 2026 at Rogers Place in Edmonton.
  • The Sharks scored their first goal in the first period, with Orlov finding the back of the net.
  • Regenda and Sherwood scored in the second period to keep the Sharks in the game.
  • The Oilers pulled away in the third period, with goals from Jones and Hyman.

The players

Dmitry Orlov

A Sharks player who scored one of the team's three goals in the game.

Pavol Regenda

A Sharks player who scored one of the team's three goals in the game.

Kiefer Sherwood

A Sharks player who scored one of the team's three goals in the game.

Connor McDavid

The star player for the Edmonton Oilers, who was a key contributor to the team's offensive success.

Alex Nedeljkovic

The Sharks' goaltender, who made several key saves throughout the game.

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What they’re saying

“We must do a better job of limiting the Oilers' power play opportunities and capitalizing on our own chances. This is a tough loss, but we'll regroup and come back stronger.”

— Dmitry Orlov, Sharks Player (San Jose Hockey Now)

What’s next

The Sharks will look to bounce back in their next game, which is scheduled for March 20, 2026 against the Vancouver Canucks.

The takeaway

The Sharks' inability to contain the Oilers' power play and capitalize on their own scoring chances proved to be their downfall in this game. As they look ahead, the team will need to shore up their defensive coverage and special teams play if they hope to make a push for the playoffs.