Sharks Bite Back: Markstrom Stands Tall as San Jose Steals Season Opener 4-3

The Sharks opened their campaign with a gritty 4-3 home win over the Panthers, and our Sharks +1.5 cashed with room to spare—though the straight-up upset was the real story. We flagged this as a murky opener with thin data and a banged-up San Jose roster, but sometimes the hockey gods reward the home underdog anyway.…