Better effort, same result as Sharks lose to Edmonton Oilers

SAN JOSE – Getting some point production from their defense corps will no doubt help the San Jose Sharks as they try to finish what’s left of this season on a positive note.

It helped the Sharks stay competitive against the playoff-bound Edmonton Oilers on Thursday night.

Mario Ferraro had two assists and Jack Thompson scored his fourth goal of the season, but a second-period goal by Jeff Skinner was the difference as the Oilers handed the Sharks a 3-2 loss before an announced crowd of 14,152 at SAP Center.