141207 - postgame Sharks @ Oilers

So, the Sharks did not repeat their futile effort that was a 57-save shutout against Fasth last season. Nor did they do what Edmonton did to them in the 1992-3 season (ultimate winning opponent in Sharks NHL record-tying 17-game loosing streak). But, they did not score more goals than the home team. There were a number of “just missed” connecting puck and stick and popping into an open net (not to mention the takeaways).

Retribution can come quickly, as the teams will meet in San Jose on Tuesday.

Nieto and Kennedy were out injured. A bit hard to recall players from Worcester (who were in the Canadian Maritimes for weekend games), and because of the crazy intra-Canada charter rules. If Nieto and Kennedy are not able to return for Tuesday’s rematch (and/or soon), I’d expect 1-2 forwards to be recalled.

(Sharks nominally fly home after a game. No practice scheduled/day off Monday. Back at things on Tuesday to face the Oilers again. Edmonton will probably fly in on Monday to prep for Tuesday’s game.)