Sharks Buried by Ducks, Playoff Hopes Fade

The Sharks crumble in a brutal beatdown at the hands of the Ducks, looking every bit like a team that's already checked out of the playoff race. I've seen this script before in San Jose locker rooms - desperation sets in when the standings mock your every shift. With the Pacific getting tighter by the hour, this loss piles on the pressure for a franchise that's been skating on thin ice all season.