Buffalo News: 19 (down from 16)
NJ.com: 20
Metro.us: 19
CSNNE: 18 (down from 16)
USA Today: 18 (down from 14)
THN: 17 (up from 19)
Sportsnet.ca: 17 (down from 15)
Month: November 2014
141129 – postgame Ducks @ Sharks
I predicted: “Could be a real nasty game, a real dispirited game, a real hard-hitting-all-business game.” Was mainly the latter two (the dispiritedness happening in the 3rd when the Ducks came back to within one).
But it’s a win. Two points. Four game losing streak ended.
Couture gutted it out (he looked a bit green during warm ups; had been at hospital most of the day getting antibiotics via IV for swollen face near eye), and notched two goals. Wingels had a big night (1G, 3A — new career high), and Long Beach native Nieto broke his goalless streak.
Sharks Centric News
Sharks team news
- Wingels pgv
- Marleau pgv
- Couture pgv
- Pavelski pgv
- McLellan pgv
- Highlights
- SharksStats 10:25pm via Twitter Web Client Tommy Wingels with a career-high 4 points (1 G, 3 A). His previous was 3, March 27, 2013 vs Ducks (1 G, 2 A).
- SharksStats 10:43pm via Twitter Web Client Frederik Andersen surrendered a career-high 5 goals tonight. Career vs SJ: 0-4-0, 4.41 GAA, .860 Sv Pct. Allowed 3+ goals in each game.
- DanRusanowsky 11:38pm via Twitter for Websites FINAL: #SJSharks 6 @AnaheimDucks 4. Listen to the Sharks Instant Replay radio podcast here: chirb.it/9by1D1 @KFOX @BretHedican
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Infographic
San Jose Mercury News
- San Jose Sharks hold off Anaheim Ducks
- WTC: Couture gets healthy in more ways than one even if Sharks’ rout over Ducks turns into a nail-biter
CSN Bay Area/California
- Game thread
- Instant Replay: Wingels, Couture help end Sharks’ losing streak
- Rewind: Couture powers through difficult day to lead Sharks
- Shot of the Game: Couture nets breakaway, shorthanded goal
The Gackle Report
San Francisco Chronicle
Neutral Centric News
NHL
- Sharks activate Brown, place Kennedy on IR
- Recap
- SOTN: #1 Wingels
Puck Daddy
- SOTN: #1 Wingels
Rotoworld
- Dose: Ducks sick of Couture
Couture spent the morning at the hospital
NBC/PHT
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Opponent Centric News
Anaheim Ducks
- AnaheimDucks 10:17pm via TweetDeck Final horn. Well, at least it was interesting. #NHLDucks fall to Sharks, 6-4. #ANAvsSJS
- AnaheimDucks 10:57pm via TweetDeck RECAP: #NHLDucks claw back, can’t complete the come-from-behind effort against San Jose: bit.ly/Recap_112914 pic.twitter.com/5ZZo9G5Ldk
- AnaheimDucks 11:20pm via TweetDeck #NHLDucks Postgame Video:Perry: bit.ly/CoreyPerryPost…
Boudreau: bit.ly/BoudreauPost_1…
Orange County Register (paywall)
- icemancometh 10:50pm via TweetDeck BB was clear that he was trying to get Getzlaf and Perry going by splitting them apart. Pushing buttons.
- Brewer saw trade to Ducks coming
- Ducks wake up, but not in time
Los Angeles Times
- latimessports 11:07pm via dlvr.it Ducks get divided before being conquered by Sharks lat.ms/1xYmdfQ
- What we learned from the Ducks’ 6-4 loss to the San Jose Sharks
SBN: Anaheim Calling
141129 – pregame Ducks @ Sharks 7:30pm
TV: CSN CA
Satellite radio (click for specific station)
Sharks practiced on Thanksgiving, and were back practicing on Friday, with some new pairings and line combinations. Two more days to brood about losing streak (and who might be the next roster move away).
The Ducks hosted Chicago Friday evening before flying up, losing 1-4.
So, neither team should be in good humor. Could be a real nasty game, a real dispirited game, a real hard-hitting-all-business game. Will be interesting to see which.
Prior to Friday’s game, the Ducks acquired D Eric Brewer (after putting two more D on IR). Seems like he may make his Ducks debut tonight.
Sounds like Stalock is healed enough he’ll probably be the back up (guess he and Grosenick will swap spots on IR). And Brown could come off of the IR (so, who’s moving? — ends up being Kennedy with lower body injury).
For those with DISH satellite service, due to contract issues, you might not have CSNCA to watch the Sharks as of Monday.
Sharks Centric News
Sharks team news
- Great White Blog
- DanRusanowsky 1:52pm via Twitter Web Client LISTEN: #SJSharks radio vs. @AnaheimDucks on @KFOX & affiliates starting at 7:00 PT. RADIO PREVIEW: sharks.nhl.com/club/podcastpl… @BretHedican
- Pregame report
- McLellan
- Brown
- Goodrow
- Dillon
- Braun
San Jose Mercury News
- New technology allows Sharks fans to feel the smash
- WTC: Sharks gear up for Anaheim, updates on Stalock and Brown and where’s the balanced scoring?
- Struggling San Jose Sharks host mighty Anaheim Ducks
- PollakOnSharks 11:53am via Twitter Web Client McLellan: #SJSharks Couture not feeling well, could miss tonight’s game against ANA. mercurynews.com/sharks/ci_2703…
- Couture questionable for Sharks against Anaheim Ducks
- Sharks forward Mike Brown could be back in lineup against Ducks
- WTC: Struggling Sharks may be facing Ducks without Couture in lineup, though Brown likely to return
CSN Bay Area/California
- 10 Sharks thoughts and observations: Who is next to depart?
- Sharks Stalock likely to dress vs. Ducks; Brown close
- Sharks hope visit from Ducks jolts them again
- KKurzCSN 11:50am via TweetDeck #SJSharks Couture questionable vs. #Ducks, Brown likely, and McLellan talks mumps csnbayarea.com/sharks/sharks-…
- In the Crease: Sharks going for second win over rival Ducks
- Sharks put Kennedy on injured reserve
The Gackle Report
- Do The Sharks Have Enough Secondary Scoring?
- Couture Questionable, Brown Ready To Go
- Sharks Looking To Get Physical With Rival Ducks
San Francisco Chronicle
Neutral Centric News
NHL
CBS Sports
NBC/PHT
TSN
USA Today
Opponent Centric News
Anaheim Ducks
- AnaheimDucks 9:00am via TweetDeck The NorCal/SoCal rivalry heads to the Bay Area as the #NHLDucks and Sharks renew their rivalry tonight: bit.ly/DucksPreview_1… #ANAvsSJS
Orange County Register (paywall)
- icemancometh Nov 28, 8:57pm via TweetDeck Plenty went on with the Ducks. Some during and much of it aside from their 4-1 home loss to Chicago. ocregister.com/articles/estep…
- icemancometh 1:25pm via TweetDeck Expected lineups and some quick-hit notes ahead of Ducks-Sharks tonight at SAP Center. ocregister.com/ducks/goal-643…
Los Angeles Times
- latimespugmire Nov 28, 8:21pm via Twitter for Websites Ducks’ thinned defense is no match for Blackhawks in 4-1 loss fw.to/82WocrV
SBN: Anaheim Calling
141126 – postgame Flames @ Sharks
May have to dust off the thesaurus to describe this one.
Sharks did press, but they were unable to get past Ramo (a couple of posts and cross bars). But not for lack of trying (32 shots, 30 blocked attempted shots).
Sharks are sinking further out of playoff spot.
Sharks alum Devin Setoguchi cleared waivers Thursday morning, and has been assigned to Calgary’s AHL team.
Sharks Centric News
Sharks team news
- Instant replay (audio)
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Infographic - Pavelski pgv
- Lowe pgv
- Niemi pgv
- McLellan pgv
San Jose Mercury News
- WTC: Sharks vs. Flames pregame: Emergency goalie needed, players voice support for McLellan
- Sharks’ backup goalie Ryan Lowe enjoys an unforgettable day
- Slumping Sharks fall to Flames
CSN Bay Area/California
- Instant Replay: Sharks can’t find net, lose 2-0 to Flames
- Rewind: Frustration growing as Sharks lose fourth straight
- Firing McLellan would be monumental error by Sharks
San Francisco Chronicle
Neutral Centric News
NHL
AP
NBC/PHT
The Hockey News
Opponent Centric News
Calgary Flames
- NHLFlames 10:17pm via Twitter Web Client Numerology: A by-the-numbers recap of the #Flames 2-0 victory in San Jose ~ cflam.es/1vQeaX4 #CGYvsSJS pic.twitter.com/mNTninWdnj
- NHLFlames 10:26pm via Twitter Web Client #Flames Snapshots: Relive tonight’s big win with our #CGYvsSJS gallery ~ cflam.es/1rwXkWd #Ignited pic.twitter.com/mVeIoivi6n
- RogMillions 10:40pm via Twitter for iPhone I’m hearing way way too much criticism of Sharks Todd McLellan. You can’t coach depth. That’s the GM’s job. A glaring deficiency.
- NHLFlames 11:15pm via Hootsuite Bob Hartley breaks down his team’s performance in San Jose (VIDEO) ~ cflam.es/1xJvOXF #CGYvsSJS
- NHLFlames 11:32pm via Twitter Web Client RECAP: Karri Ramo’s 32-save shutout performance fuels #Flames 2-0 win in San Jose ~ cflam.es/1AV3wQm #CGYvsSJS pic.twitter.com/H2Bys3Sjvw
- NHLFlames 11:45pm via Hootsuite .@RamoKarri on his 32-save performance in San Jose (VIDEO) ~ cflam.es/11WyrNM #CGYvsSJS
Calgary Herald
- Flames notebook: Setoguchi experiment over
- Ramo stones Sharks with 32-save shutout in 2-0 Flames win
- KristenOdlandCH 8:46am via TweetDeck Setoguchi playing “like he has a 300 pound gorilla on his back,” according to #Flames GM Brad Treliving calgaryherald.com/sports/hockey/…
Calgary Sun
- Karri Ramo & Calgary Flames shut out San Jose Sharks
- Snapshots — Flames hope surgery helps Mikael Backlund get back to form, Flames waive Devin Setoguchi
SBN: Matchsticks and Gasoline
- MatchsticksCGY 10:23pm via SB Nation Flames Prove Ramo-Tough, Defeat Sharks, 2-0 sbnation.com/e/7061926
141126 – pregame Flames @ Sharks 7:30pm
TV: CSN CA
Satellite radio (click for specific station)
Sharks have been off since Saturday’s game, getting in some time away from rink, good practices, and time with family. Epix even stopped by for a day of shooting the guys in preparation for the full shooting schedule in January and February.
On Sunday, F Adam Burish cleared waivers and was assigned to AHL Worcester. D Matt Tennyson was recalled from Worcester. F Mike Brown is close to a return; another roster move will have to be made to accommodate him in the NHL roster. Next week F Raffi Torres is scheduled to start skating again (on his non-ACL knee).
Without games being played to write about, media has looked at the Sharks record and speculating on the future of the Sharks’ head coach (and who the next might be).
Flames are in the midst of a road trip and have a game Tuesday in Anaheim before facing the Sharks on Wednesday. (3-2 loss, with a late 3rd period goal disallowed.) This was the 19th sequential game that the Flames have lost to the Ducks.
Wednesday, Flames put Shark alum Devin Setoguchi on waivers.
Niemi starting, but Grosenick injured (Stalock not ready to return); scrambling for emergency backup.
Sharks sign SJSU hockey club alum Ryan Lowe to PTO as emergency backup goal tender. The 31 year old played in Australia professionally, and with AHL Utah.
Sharks Centric News
Sharks team news
- Great White Blog
- Sharks weekly
- Movember Mustache Power Rankings: 11/25
- SanJoseSharks 2:30pm via Hootsuite #SJSharks sign Ryan Lowe to a goaltender professional tryout agreement. @TGrose1 is unable to dress due to injury. go.sjsharks.com/EXeTX
- Pregame report
- Vlasic
- Pavelski
- Wingels
- Desjardins
- Tennyson
- McLellan
- Sharks Sign Lowe to Goaltender Professional Tryout
San Jose Mercury News
- Sharks recall Tennyson, assign Burish to Worcester of AHL
- Cameras roll as Sharks welcome crew from EPIX
- Sharks remember Pat Quinn
- Sharks roster heavy on defensemen
- Sharks coach Todd McLellan sensing the heat
- Sharks forward Matt Nieto trying to stay positive in sohomore slump
- Sharks forward Raffi Torres hopes to be back on the ice next week
- WTC: Todd McLellan’s job security, Raffi Torres’s progress and the grand-daughter of Soviet coaching legend Viktor Tikhonov reflects on his life
- Sharks looking for emergency goalie with Grosenick, Stalock hurt
- Sharks’ defenseman Matt Tennyson to play vs. Calgary
- Sharks players voice support of coach Todd McLellan
CSN Bay Area/California
- Sharks recall Tennyson; Burish assigned to Worcester
- Sharks notes: Wingels glad to break out of slump
- Tennyson returns to Sharks after improving defense
- Sharks moves show ‘clean slate, no equity’ approach remains
- Sharks’ Torres hopes to start skating soon
- Thornton still leading Sharks despite losing captaincy
- Report: Wilson denies contacting Bylsma for Sharks’ job
- Sharks’ Nieto fighting through offensive dry spell
- Sharks scrambling for backup goalie vs. Calgary
- Sharks players voice support for McLellan
- In the Crease: Sharks host surprisingly strong Flames
The Gackle Report
- McGinn, Goodrow Earning Bigger Roles With Sharks
- Tennyson Gets A Look After Tightening Up Defensive Play
- Sharks Players Dismiss Rumors That Coach Is On Hot Seat
- Sharks Coach Isn’t Surprised By Flames Success
San Francisco Chronicle
- Should non-sellout Saturdays sound alarm?
- Firing McLellan now is not the answer
- Finding D combo is an annual challenge
Neutral Centric News
NHL
NBC/PHT
- Sharks’ McLellan knows he’s in danger of being fired
- On the odds of fighting back after Thanksgiving
Sharks currently out of playoff position - Calgary waives Setoguchi
- The day before Thanksgiving, six new playoff teams
- Goalie nods: Sharks to start Niemi, looking to hire emergency backup
- Sharks players go to bat for McLellan: ‘Why would you get rid of him?’
- With Grosenick injured, Sharks sign Lowe as an emergency backup
Sportsnet.ca
- Friedman’s 30 thoughts
With a number of things off the top on the Sharks — coaching and roster - Sharks sign local goalie as emergency backup
Opponent Centric News
Calgary Flames
- NHLFlames 12:33pm via Twitter Web Client Pre-game audio from #Flames head coach Bob Hartley & #TheCaptain ~ cflam.es/16xlpAk #CGYvsSJS #Ignited
- NHLFlames 1:04pm via Twitter Web Client The #Flames are looking to bounce back from last night’s loss w/ a win in San Jose ~ cflam.es/1tjVdpk #CGYvsSJS pic.twitter.com/5BweT2H9zn
Calgary Herald
- Flames notebook: Devin Setoguchi experiment over
- Game Day: Calgary Flames at San Jose Sharks
- Flames Insider: Roster moves coming before tonight’s game vs. San Jose
Calgary Sun
- In the Crease
David Jones expected to play (after roster move) - RyanNPike 1:06pm via Twitter Web Client Pre-game reading: #Flames Ferland profiled by @SUNGilbertson calgarysun.com/2014/11/22/mic…
- Preview
- Sharks scramble to find backup goalie
SBN: Matchsticks and Gasoline
Power rankings, week of 11/23/2014
THN: 19 (down from 15)
Buffalo News: 16 (unchanged)
Toronto Sun: 18 (down from 13)
Sportsnet.ca: 15 (up from 16)
Edmonton Sun: 20 (down from 18)
141122 – postgame Coyotes @ Sharks
Home record sinks to 2-3-2. The addition of Dillon did not guarantee a win.
First period was not a good one, but the Sharks had more success in the 2nd and 3rd. Still, they lost in the shootout.
Sharks Centric News
Sharks team news
- DanRusanowsky 11:27pm via Twitter Web Client FINAL: @ArizonaCoyotes 4 #SJSharks 3 (SHOOTOUT). Instant Replay radio podcast is here: sharks.nhl.com/club/podcastpl… @BretHedican @KFOX
- Goodrow pgv
- Dillon pgv
- Pavelski pgv
- McLellan pgv
San Jose Mercury News
CSN Bay Area/California
The Gackle Report
San Francisco Chronicle
Neutral Centric News
NHL
NBC/PHT
Opponent Centric News
Arizona Coyotes
- ToddWalsh 10:43pm via Twitter for Websites #coyotes fwd A. Vermette following win over #Sharks Chirbit: [Audio] Vermette chirb.it/vy5yM3
- ToddWalsh 10:44pm via Twitter for Websites #Coyotes fwd T. Rieder following win over #Sharks Chirbit: [Audio] Rieder chirb.it/q2dnq1
- ToddWalsh 10:46pm via Twitter for Websites #Coyotes G D Dubnyk following win over #Sharks Chirbit: [Audio] Dubnyk chirb.it/pxHchG
- ToddWalsh 10:47pm via Twitter for Websites Poor audio #Coyotes HC Dave Tippett following win over #Sharks Chirbit: [Audio] Tippett chirb.it/wdGw54
Arizona Republic
- azc_mclellan 9:36am via iOS Antoine Vermette scores in shootout to lift #Coyotes over Sharks azc.cc/1qS1DAH via @azcentral
- azc_mclellan 9:40am via Twitter for iPhone VIDEO: #Coyotes react to win over Sharks azcentral.com/media/cinemati… AND my plus-minus take azcentral.com/media/cinemati…
Fox Arizona
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cmorganfoxaz 10:27pm via Twitter Web Client Statistical oddity: The Coyotes have more points in Devan Dubnyk’s 6 starts (11) than they do in Mike Smith’s 15 starts (9).
SBN: Five for Howling
- Five4Howling 11:42pm via SB Nation #Coyotes steal one away from the Sharks sbnation.com/e/7033964
Waivers: Burish — UPDATE
UPDATE: Burish clears waivers and is assigned to AHL Worcester. D Matt Tennyson recalled. (NHL Sharks do cap hit of salary in excess of $925k.)
Adam Burish was put on waivers Saturday.
What does that mean?
The Sharks need a NHL roster spot, most likely for Mike Brown. And Burish was found the most expendable.
My guess is that GM Doug Wilson was unable to find a trade partner to take Burish. (Getting an asset for a player is almost always preferable to losing him for “nothing”.)
(Sharks nominally don’t comment on situation until after the waiver period has concluded.)
What happens next?
Other NHL teams have until 9am Sunday 11/23 to put in a claim on Burish. If no team claims him, he can be assigned to AHL Worcester. If one or more teams put in a claim, the team with the worst record will be the one to get him.
Burish is a servicable forward, has a reasonable contract, and a great attitude. There are a few teams where his services could be of use (especially with a long list of injuries; I’m looking at you Columbus, Philadelphia).
141122 – pregame Coyotes @ Sharks 7:30pm
TV: CSN CA
Satellite radio (click for specific station)
Sharks home record is 2-3-1. Not acceptable when compared to their historic norm. Especially when they’ve been swept by a few Eastern Conference teams.
After a long string of non-division opponents, they are facing the Arizona Coyotes, for the first time this season.
But it won’t be with the same line up that was iced on Thursday, as on Friday, D Jason Demers (and a 2016 3rd pick) was traded to the Dallas Stars for D Brendan Dillon. Dillon, wearing #4, is expected to be in the line up Saturday against the Coyotes.
In case you’re wondering, this is not a new opponent, but they do have a new name. Part of the lease arrangement with the new owners of the Coyotes is to change their “location” from Phoenix (many miles from the city of Glendale where the arena is located) to Arizona (hoping to be able to have a better outreach to the state, perhaps).
TRANSACTION: Burish put on waivers (so likely to be scratch tonight).
Appears that it’ll be Niemi vs Dubnyk in the nets tonight.
Sharks Centric News
Sharks team news
- Dillon
- McGInn
- Couture
- McLellan
- Pregame report
San Jose Mercury News
- Sharks notebook: Thornton having productive season
- New Shark Dillon arrives from Dallas, but his gear doesn’t
- Sharks place veteran Burish on waivers
- WTC: Sharks update: Dillon arrives from Dallas but his gear doesn’t, Demers gone and Burish on waivers, some insightful thoughts from Pavelski — and more
CSN Bay Area/California
- Burish on waivers
- Equipment missing, Dillon hopes to make Sharks debut
- In the Crease: Sharks play first of five against Coyotes
- Sharks notes: McLellan on Burish; Stalock and Brown improving
The Gackle Report
- Dillon: ‘I’m Happy To Be Playing With Them Instead Of Against Them’
- Sharks Waive Burish, Brown Getting Set to Return
San Francisco Chronicle
Neutral Centric News
NHL
NBC/PHT
Opponent Centric News
Arizona Coyotes
- ArizonaCoyotes 1:52pm via Twitter Web Client READ ‘Yotes Notes: Rest is critical during hectic stretch of schedule bit.ly/Yotes_YotesNot…
- ArizonaCoyotes 2:43pm via Twitter Web Client READ ‘Yotes Notes | Topics include playing better defense, Lessio’s debut & injury updates for Hanzal, Gormley, etc. bit.ly/Yotes_Notes111…
- ToddWalsh 1:12pm via Twitter for Websites #Coyotes HC Dave Tippett after this morning’s skate in San Jose before game vs #Sharks Chirbit: [Audio] Dave Tippett chirb.it/IDH2wB
- ToddWalsh 1:42pm via Twitter for Websites Around the #Coyotes room this AM w Z, Stone, Doan & Dubnyk on #Sharks game tonight Chirbit: [Audio] Coyotes Room SJ chirb.it/qs44Cp
- ArizonaCoyotes 2:19pm via Twitter Web Client READ #Coyotes at Sharks Preview | Puck drops at 8:30 pm AZ time bit.ly/Yotes_Preview1…
Arizona Republic
- azc_mclellan 12:57pm via Twitter for Websites A few links…Loss for #Coyotes amid strong effort azc.cc/1uOy4Q6 AND a look at dynamic between Smith/Dubnyk azc.cc/1uO7Vki
- azc_mclellan 12:58pm via Twitter for Websites Schlemko returns after “humbling” experience, Lessio plays and more #Coyotes notes: azc.cc/1uO2hyG via @azcentral
- azc_mclellan 1:08pm via Twitter for Websites Also, you can start leaving questions for my Thursday #Coyotes chat at 1p.m. here: azc.cc/1uRGfLj via @azcentral
- azc_mclellan 2:42pm via Twitter Web Client #Coyotes were supposed to practice this afternoon in San Jose but with a back-to-back coming up against Sharks/Ducks, Tippett chose rest.
- azc_mclellan 2:43pm via Twitter Web Client As for Hanzal, Tippett said he expects Hanzal will skate in the morning and then decision of whether or not he’ll play will come after that.
- azc_mclellan 12:00pm via Twitter for iPhone #Coyotes don’t run lines but Dubnyk is first off the ice so he looks like starter vs. #Sharks.
- azc_mclellan 12:21pm via Twitter for iPhone Tippett said Hanzal is doubtful for tonight.
- azc_mclellan 2:02pm via Twitter for Websites Game day: #Coyotes at #Sharks azc.cc/1qPKyHq via @azcentral
KTAR
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JmeEisner 5:37pm via Twitter for Websites Arizona #Coyotes continue to search for the answer in net – arizonasports.com/43/1785222/Ari…
SBN: Five for Howling
141120 – postgame Panthers @ Sharks
There was some effort, but not enough to win their first game home after a long road trip. Marleau’s late goal (after missing earlier penalty shot) gave the Sharks a point.
Sharks hit the practice rink on Friday and hope to have a winning effort against the Coyotes on Saturday.
Sharks Centric News
Sharks team news
San Jose Mercury News
- Sharks lose to Panthers in shootout
- WTC: Homecoming: Late goal by Marleau enables Sharks to steal a point in 3-2 shootout loss to Panthers
CSN Bay Area/California
The Gackle Report
San Francisco Chronicle
Neutral Centric News
NHL
NBC/PHT
- Video: Luongo denies Marleau on a penalty shot
- Sharks salvage point against Panthers, but ‘not happy’ with state of game
Opponent Centric News
Twitter list of opponent news
Miami Herald
South Florida Sun-Sentinel
- Nick Bjugstad starts what he finishes in 3-2 shootout victory over Sharks
- Nick Bjugstad is riding a wave of scoring success
SBN: Litter Box Cats