Familiar issue haunts San Jose Sharks in loss to Edmonton Oilers

The San Jose Sharks could not stay out of the penalty box on Friday night against the Edmonton Oilers, and it cost them any chance of ending their extended losing streak.

The Sharks took five penalties against the Oilers – all stick fouls — including Alexander Wennberg’s borderline tripping call at the 5:54 mark of the third period. Just 1:38 later, Corey Perry scored a go-ahead power-play goal, helping to hand the Sharks a 4-2 loss at Rogers Place.

The Sharks also allowed a first-period...