Bad Penguins lose to worse Sharks; collapse nearly complete

SAN JOSE, Calif. — This article originally appeared on PGHHockeyNOW.com.

When two of the three worst defensive teams in the NHL collide, one might expect sparks. Yet when the Pittsburgh Penguins (20-24-8) faced the San Jose Sharks (15-32-6) Tuesday, it was more like fingernails on a chalkboard.

The hockey gods will not boast about this one in the morning.

San Jose outlasted the Penguins 2-1 at SAP Center. The Penguins have lost three in a row, all to non-playoff teams. The Penguins have just three wins (3-7-3) in 2025.

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