Sharks Insight: How Is San Jose Playing “The Easy Way”?

How are the San Jose Sharks playing “the easy way”? That’s how head coach Ryan Warsofsky described Tuesday night’s 2-0…

By Sheng Peng · San Jose Hockey Now

Published: Thursday, 29 October 2026 at 12:06 AM

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Head coach Ryan Warsofsky criticized the San Jose Sharks for playing 'the easy way' after losing 2-0 to Buffalo.
The Buffalo Sabres outshot the Sharks 41-23 during Tuesday's game.
Writer Sheng Peng points out that San Jose struggled heavily by relying too much on stretch passes.

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San Jose Sharks head coach Ryan Warsofsky criticized his team for playing "the easy way" following a 2-0 defeat to the Buffalo Sabres. The Sharks were heavily outshot 41-23 during Tuesday night's matchup, prompting Warsofsky to emphasize that success does not come easily in the NHL.

Writer Sheng Peng highlights San Jose's overreliance on stretch passes as a key example of this flawed approach. According to Stathletes data cited in the analysis, the Sharks recorded a 24.44% 5-on-5 stretch pass completion rate, leading to extended defensive shifts for stars like Macklin Celebrini.

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