Kings were unable to solve former backup Jones for more than 74 minutes (game 1 into 2), and it took the fifth power play of game 2.
But prior to that, the Sharks had already scored twice.
With a final flurry that the Sharks weathered with Quick pulled, and the Sharks take the 2-0 series lead.
Kings do not seem to be able to match the Sharks speed; the Sharks are taking the hits (and drawing penalties for the illegal actions) the Kings are dishing and bending not breaking.
Sharks radio analyst Hedican commented that Quick’s rebounds were going to dangerous areas, helping the Sharks take advantage.
Gaborik returned to the lineup, but was not a major factor. Only Lecavalier scored past Jones.
Martin Jones is 2nd in @SanJoseSharks history to win 1st 2 career playoff starts. Also: Wade Flaherty on 05/17/95 and 05/19/95. @EliasSports
— NHL Public Relations (@PR_NHL) April 17, 2016
News links (Pregame news/links)
- Sharks: Burns, the dynamic wonder
- SJMN: Sharks were prepared to face Gaborik
- SJMN Purdy: Jones holding his own
- SJMN: Recap
- Puck Daddy: San Jose’s power play has been winning key
- AP: Recap
- Reuters: Recap
- Sportsnet recap
- Sportsnet: odd goals galore
- NBC: Sharks take 2-0 lead
- LBPT: Sharks take 2-0 series lead
- LBPT: Gaborik returns
- LBPT Whicker: Kings have to deal with Burns
- LBPT Whicker: Kings unable to take advantage of home ice
- LAT: Too little to late for 0-2 Kings
- LAT: Three keys to Kings loss in game 2
- ESPN: Rapid reaction
- SI: Recap
- THN recap
- Gackle: Sharks team defense suffocates Kings
- Puck Daddy: stars of the night
- Puck Daddy: recap
- LAT: Sharks outplay Kings (Elliott)
- LAKI: postgame notes (and numbers)
- LBPT: Whicker: That ‘Whack-boom’ sound was LA Kings slipping to 0-2 in series