San Jose Sharks left wing Rudolfs Balcers (92) scores a goal past Arizona Coyotes goaltender Darcy Kuemper (35) during the first period of an NHL hockey game Wednesday, April 28, 2021, in San Jose, Calif.
San Jose Sharks left wing Rudolfs Balcers (92) is congratulated by teammates John Leonard (43) and Mario Ferraro (38) after scoring a goal against the Arizona Coyotes during the first period of an NHL hockey game Wednesday, April 28, 2021, in San Jose, Calif.
San Jose Sharks center Tomas Hertl (48) competes for the puck against Arizona Coyotes defenseman Alex Goligoski (33) during the first period of an NHL hockey game Wednesday, April 28, 2021, in San Jose, Calif.
San Jose Sharks center Logan Couture (39) collides with Arizona Coyotes left wing Michael Bunting (58) during the second period of an NHL hockey game Wednesday, April 28, 2021, in San Jose, Calif.
Arizona Coyotes right wing Phil Kessel (81) moves the puck past San Jose Sharks defenseman Marc-Edouard Vlasic (44) during the second period of an NHL hockey game Wednesday, April 28, 2021, in San Jose, Calif.
San Jose Sharks goaltender Josef Korenar blocks a shot by the Arizona Coyotes during the first period of an NHL hockey game Wednesday, April 28, 2021, in San Jose, Calif.
Arizona Coyotes left wing Johan Larsson (22) celebrates after scoring a goal against the San Jose Sharks during the second period of an NHL hockey game Wednesday, April 28, 2021, in San Jose, Calif.
SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — Evander Kane reached the 20-goal mark for the sixth straight season, Josef Korenar made 28 saves to win his second straight start and the San Jose Sharks beat the Arizona Coyotes 4-2 Wednesday night.
Kane’s goal started a three-goal barrage for San Jose in the first period with Rudolfs Balcers and Kevin Labanc following up to help San Jose sweep the two-game series against Arizona in their first two games in front of their home fans.
The Sharks were allowed 520 fans on Monday and 1,037 for this game.
“It’s getting there,” captain Logan Couture said when asked if it’s feeling like a normal home game again. “The last two games have been very nice. Our fans are awesome. We love the support, We wish there could be more in the building. But both games they’ve done a great job. They are noticeable.”
The Sharks entered the series on an eight-game losing streak that all but knocked them out of playoff contention.
With the back-to-back losses the Coyotes fell three points behind St. Louis for the final playoff spot in the West Division with the Blues holding three games in hand. Arizona has lost nine of 11 games overall.
“I think the last little while we’ve been making too many mistakes,” captain Oliver Ekman-Larsson said. “That comes down on me. I don’t know what I’m doing out there. We have to clean that up.”
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