San Jose Sharks achieve a new ignominious record - lose most games they have led in the history of the NHL

The San Jose Sharks are going through a terrible season. In the Western Conference, they are one of the worst-performing teams and are languishing at the bottom. The only team that can claim to be worse is the Anaheim Ducks. But, the Sharks had them beat there as well because they have achieved NHL history.

The Sharks have lost 33 times in regulation, OT, or a shootout in a game they led at some point. That's the most in a season in the NHL since, at least, 1979-80. The previous high was 31 for the St. Louis Blues in 2005-06. Before that, these stats were not usually counted. This makes their season unique in a lot of ways.

San Jose Sharks lost to Colorado Avalanche to achieve unwanted record

Colorado Avalanche v San Jose Sharks

Everything looked good with a four-win game streak, but Miko Rantanen had other ideas. On Thursday night, Rantanen scored a hat-trick to help the Colorado Avalanche defeat the San Jose Sharks 6-2.

He finished the game with four points and a season total of 52 goals. Nathan MacKinnon also scored a goal and four points. Ben Meyers scored two other Colorado goals. This, despite the Sharks having a lead at one stage.

At 15:43 of the first period, Karlsson scored his 23rd goal of the year as he attacked the net to collect a loose ball.

After that, the Avalanche recovered to beat the Sharks. It led to them losing for the 33rd time this season from a position of strength - a record in the NHL!

San Jose Sharks break the record of worst St. Louis team ever

St Louis Blues v Los Angeles Kings

The San Jose Sharks broke the record set by the St. Louis Blues in the 2005-06 season.

The St. Louis team earned 57 points that season by finishing with a record of 21-46-15. The team's final standing was the worst in the entire NHL.

The poor season of 2005–06 marked the first time in 25 seasons that the Blues failed to make the playoffs.

On the list of the worst Blues' teams, the 1978–79 squad warrants an honorable mention after posting a record of 18–50–12. They too lost games where they were leading. History was repeated once again in the case of the Blues.

Losing a lead is always hard but when it becomes your second nature, it becomes harder. The San Jose Sharks are going through the same thing. Hope they have a better season next time, but for now, questions need to be asked of the roster and the management.