Sharks miss playoffs for second straight season

San Jose Sharks head coach Bob Boughner waves goaltender Martin Jones off the ice late in the third period of an NHL hockey game against the Colorado Avalanche, Friday, April 30, 2021, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

San Jose Sharks center Patrick Marleau waves to fans after the Vegas Golden Knights defeated the Sharks in an NHL hockey game in San Jose, Calif., Wednesday, May 12, 2021. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)

Vegas Golden Knights right wing Keegan Kolesar, right, is congratulated by left wing William Carrier (28) after scoring against San Jose Sharks goaltender Alexei Melnichuk, bottom left, during the first period of an NHL hockey game in San Jose, Calif., Wednesday, May 12, 2021. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)