The biggest priority for the Sharks, if they intend to open an extended window to win, is ensuring their young core – particularly their defensemen – continues to improve and develop. With that in mind, the Sharks’ 3-1 victory over the Boston Bruins on Sunday was more than a little encouraging.

Welcome to the NHL On Tap. Three NHL.com writers will share what they are most looking forward to on the schedule each day. Today, their choices from five games on Sunday.

A look at the top Bruins and Sharks performers from a Sunday night head-to-head out at the SAP Center in San Jose.

San Jose defenseman Dmitry Orlov speaks with reporters after the Sharks' 3-1 win over the Boston Bruins on Sunday at SAP Center.Dmitry Orlov describes massive hit to help set tone for Sharks' win over

All Six Preseason Games Will Air Live on Sharks Audio Network via the Sharks + SAP Center App presented by Western Digital and SJSharks.com

NHL: Shakir Mukhamadullin, Macklin Celebrini and Collin Graf score as the San Jose Sharks finish homestand with win over Boston Bruins

SAN JOSE – The Sharks were their own worst enemy at times during their game against the Ottawa Senators on Saturday. Questionable Sharks line changes led to both the game-tying and go-ahead goals by the Senators, who earned a come-from-behind 3-2 win before a sellout crowd of 17,435 at SAP Center.

Tim Stutzle scored his team-leading 11th goal of the season in the third period as the Ottawa Senators beat the San Jose Sharks 3-2.

New research reveals sharks and rays have been declining for 45 million years, offering key insight into today’s accelerating ocean crisis.

The Sharks are preparing to rebrand their home stadium next season as the club aligns with a non-gambling corporate partner.