A San Jose Sharks lineup that was light on experienced NHL players fell behind by three goals in the second period and was unable to fully recover in a 3-2 preseason loss to the Anaheim Ducks on Monday at the Honda Center.

The Sharks allowed goals to Cutter Gauthier, Radko Gudas, and Frank Vatrano in a span of 2:51 to fall behind 3-0 by the 9:13 mark of the second period. Gudas’ goal at the 7:09 mark, which gave Anaheim a 2-0 lead, was shorthanded and came after the Sharks lost a puck battle behind their own net.

Forward Pavol Regenda, who played two-plus years in the Ducks organization before he was acquired by San Jose last season, scored a power play goal at the 13:29 mark of the second to cut Anaheim’s lead to 3-1.

On the play, defenseman Shakir Mukhamadullin took a pass from Oliver

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