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Sharks got pushed into their defensive end and Tampa scored first, but the Sharks pushed back to take the lead and the 4-2 win. Dillon still had not returned to play.

Panthers are coming off a 2-1 win over the Penguins Monday, leading the Atlantic division. But Barkov and Gudbranson have been ruled out for Thursday’s game. Mitchell is also out. Montoya started Monday, which might mean that Luongo gets the start against his old division rival.

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After giving Barracuda coach Roy Sommer a fine ceremony honoring his 637th win, setting AHL record that had stood for 72 years, before the game, the Sharks went on to dominate in a 4-1 win over the Coyotes.

Sharks now head out on a five game road trip.  First stop: Tampa Bay.  The Lightning hosted the Blues on Sunday, losing 2-1, their first home loss of 2016. Tampa is fourth in the Atlantic Division and fighting to retain a playoff spot.

But mainly, Tampa has been the home of Steven Stamkos rumors. Toronto pundits (and others) have been speculating if and when he’ll be re-signed to a new deal, and where he might go if not.  Often the leading weekly story in national rumor wrap ups, guessing the status of negotiations and likelihood of his relocation, by the trade deadline or in the sumemr.  It got so crazy, that Tampa GM Yzerman released a statement that Stamkos will not be going anywhere by the trade deadline; perhaps done to remove distractions for the team going forward.

(Stay tuned for morning skate updates.)

Update: looks like it’ll be Jones vs Koekkoek.  Dillon out.

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Friday night, the Sharks were in SoCal. Jones let one goal in, and no Shark could get one past Gibson.

Back at it on Saturday against the Tampa Bay Lightning.  Stalock probable starter for the Sharks.

Lightning’s head coach Cooper signed a multi-year extension on Friday.  Lots of talk about Stamkos possibly on the trade block if not re-signed as his contract expires in June and he’ll be a UFA. Drouin may be the player to keep an eye on.

Sharks Foundation collecting toys with Marine Corps for Toys for Tots before game.

Haley assigned, Mueller recalled.

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So, for the first time since 2003, Tampa got a regulation win in San Jose.

Even with the return of Vlasic to the lineup.

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Sharks return home for Sunday’s game before they head out on the road for two games (before the outdoor game on Saturday).  The only good thing about this schedule, is that the team will not have to “live” in the hype at home until the day before the game.

Sharks may have Vlasic back in the lineup Sunday (which would probably mean that Demelo would be heading back to AHL to open up a roster spot). Braun is getting close to returning as well (perhaps before Saturday’s outdoor game).

The Lightning are hitting the road for five being soundly beat by the Blues at home on Thursday. They are sitting 2nd in the Atlantic and 3rd in the Eastern conference.

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4 down, 3 to go
4 down, 3 to go

First period saw an exchange of chances, but each goalie kept all the pucks out of their respective net.

In the Second period, Joe Thornton intercepted a pass and put it in the net behind Bishop.  His 1,210th point, now tied for 42nd on all-time list with HHOFer Bobby Clarke. Tyler Kennedy took a perfect headman pass from Brent Burns and adds to the Sharks lead (1 second after a PP ended), his first goal of the season; Antti Niemi also got his first assist of the season on the play.

Lightning did get one back in the third, but the Sharks D and Niemi kept them from getting another.

Sharks are now 9-7-2 on the season; 2-2-0 on the road trip.

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3 down. 4 to go.
3 down. 4 to go.

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So, we found out why Stalock didn’t start Tuesday – lower body injury.  He’s been put on the IR and returned to San Jose to look at the issue, while Troy Grosenick has been recalled from AHL Worcester.

The Lightning are coming off a loss against the Blackhawks.

Bishop appears to be starting for the Bolts (which means Evgeni Nabokov will be on the bench). Niemi for the Sharks.

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