Hockey Players who Played for Sharks and Lightning
My guess is you’ve searched this page out because you’re playing the Immaculate Grid.
If I’m right, that also means that today’s grid is asking for players who have played for both the San Jose Sharks and the Tampa Bay Lightning.
And, I’m also guessing that you’re a little stuck on this particular square and you’re looking for a little help to keep your grid immaculate. Sound about right so far?
Well, good news, I’m here to help.
I’ve already done the research and have put together a list of well-known stars along with some more “under-the-radar” players that could land you a low rarity score.
Evgeni Nabokov
Evgeni Nabokov, also known as “Nabby”, is a retired Kazakhstani-Russian goaltender drafted 219th overall by the San Jose Sharks in the 1994 NHL Entry Draft. Nabokov made his NHL debut on January 1, 2000, and had a stellar rookie season in 2000-01, earning the Calder Memorial Trophy as the league’s best rookie.
He was a Vezina Trophy finalist in 2008, marking him as one of the NHL’s top goaltenders. Nabokov primarily played for the Sharks but also had stints with the New York Islanders and Tampa Bay Lightning. His NHL career stats include a record of 353 wins, 227 losses, 59 shutouts, a goals-against average of 2.44, and a save percentage of .911.
One interesting highlight of his career occurred on March 10, 2002, when Nabokov scored a goal against the Vancouver Canucks, becoming the first European goalie and the seventh goalie in NHL history to do so.
Nabokov Key Stats
- 300+ Career Wins (Sharks, Islanders, Lightning)
- 30+ Win Season (Sharks)
Dan Boyle
Dan Boyle was never drafted but signed as a free agent by the Florida Panthers in 1998. After playing with the Panthers, he was traded to the Tampa Bay Lightning, where he became a key offensive defenseman. Boyle played an instrumental role in the Lightning’s Stanley Cup win in the 2003-2004 season.
In 2008, Boyle was traded to the San Jose Sharks, where he continued to excel as one of the NHL’s top offensive defensemen. He later played for the New York Rangers before retiring in 2016. Throughout his career, Boyle was known for his skating ability, puck-moving skills, and power-play acumen.
In 1,093 NHL games, he tallied 605 points, making him one of the highest-scoring defensemen of his generation. Boyle was named to two NHL All-Star Games and represented Canada in various international competitions, including winning a gold medal at the 2010 Winter Olympics.
Boyle Key Stats
- All-Star (Lightning, Sharks)
- Stanley Cup Winner (Lightning)
