2016 Stanley Cup Final: 3 things we learned from the Sharks in Game 2

Martin Jones still has no offensive help as the Penguins shut down the Sharks once again.

The Sharks are now down 2-0 in the Stanley Cup Final, but the games have been a lot tighter than they have appeared. San Jose was once again outplayed by Pittsburgh in Game 2, yet they were one bounce away from the series being in their favor (or at least tied) as both were one-goal games.

Still, there are a few things we can unpack here after the Sharks' 2-1 overtime loss.

1. The Sharks still haven't figured out how to get pucks on net

Since the Conference Final, the Penguins have been outshooting their opponents by HUGE margins. The Sharks are the latest victim and the results are quite staggering.

Shots are 23-11 for the Penguins (up 1-0) thru two periods. Or 64-37 through five periods. #StanleyCup

- Kevin McGran (@kevin_mcgran) June 2, 2016

San Jose ended the night with eight fewer shots than Pittsburgh. However, the Penguins make zone exits excruciatingly difficult thanks to their relentless forecheck and speed in the neutral zone that cuts off access to the opposing blue line. Even if you do get set up in the offensive zone, the Penguins block an amazing number of shots. So far through two games, the Sharks have been unable to solve the Penguins' shutdown defense for more than a few goals.

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2. Tomas Hertl and Martin Jones were the best players on the ice for San Jose

Hertl hit three posts, including what was one of the Sharks' best chances of the night in the second period. The forward had the most jump and looked the most dangerous of any San Jose player on the ice not named Martin Jones.

Hertl can't avoid the post tonight. #StanleyCup pic.twitter.com/dm9aIjcbJf

- NHL on NBC (@NHLonNBCSports) June 2, 2016

Speaking of Jones, 22 saves through two periods was a big reason the Sharks were alive heading into the second -- much like his first period of Game 1 -- and allowed San Jose to take it to overtime. If not for their netminder, the Sharks would probably have been blown out in both contests instead of losing by only one goal each time.

3. San Jose's biggest weapon is their power play, and the Penguins aren't giving it to them

Through two games so far, the Sharks have had just three power play opportunities. Much of San Jose's game lives and dies on the man advantage, where their best players can go to work on the cycle. The Sharks boast the top three power play points-getters on their team in Logan Couture, Brent Burns and Joe Pavelski, yet the Penguins have given them next to nothing to work with.