description San Jose Sharks Overview
The San Jose Sharks are a professional ice hockey team based in San Jose, California, and members of the National Hockey League. The franchise began play in 1991 as an expansion team and became part of the league's Pacific Division. San Jose reached its first Stanley Cup Final in 2016. The team represents the Bay Area in professional hockey and plays its home games in the city.
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When did the San Jose Sharks join the NHL?
The Sharks began play as an NHL expansion team in 1991. They became one of the league's Pacific Division clubs after the NHL's later divisional realignments.
Have the San Jose Sharks won the Stanley Cup?
They have not won the Stanley Cup. Their closest run came in 2016, when they reached their first Stanley Cup Final but lost to the Pittsburgh Penguins.
Who is the San Jose Sharks' main local rival?
The Sharks' best-known geographic rival is the Anaheim Ducks, creating the California rivalry often called the Freeway Face-Off. Their Pacific Division schedule also regularly features intense games against the Vegas Golden Knights.
Where do the San Jose Sharks play home games?
The team plays at SAP Center in San Jose, California. The arena opened in 1993 and is widely known by the nickname the Shark Tank.
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