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Sharks start their second half of the season, and finish up a three-game road trip in St Louis; they have won the last two games, without Thornton in the lineup. (He’s eligible to return to play from the IR in time for this game, but a roster move would be needed.) Sharks took their CBA-mandated day off on Wednesday in St Louis.
The Blues return from the road, including blowing out the Sharks last Saturday, and the Coyotes on Tuesday, for a lengthy home stand (three weeks, including ASG break). Brodeur, Allen and Elliot remain a “three headed” goaltending “monster”; no changes are currently planned. TJ Oshie’s hat trick against the Sharks propelled him to #1 NHL star of the week.
Niemi vs Elliot. Thornton still out.
Sharks Centric News
Sharks team news
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- Thornton
- Marleau
- Dillon
- Pavelski
- McLellan
- Pregame report
San Jose Mercury News
- San Jose Sharks: a by-the-numbers report at midseason
- Sharks rookie Karlsson exceeding his own expectations
- Sharks center Joe Thornton to miss his fourth game with shoulder injury
CSN Bay Area/California
- Sharks notes: Wingels ends funk, Hertl can’t smile much, etc.
- Pavelski and Co. help Sharks deal with loss of Thornton
- Sharks’ Thornton: ‘It just sucks being injured’
- In the Crease: Sharks wrap up road trip in St. Louis
- Without Thornton, Sharks’ power play a concern
Hockey Buzz: SJ
Bleacher Report: 5 Bold Predictions for the San Jose Sharks in the New Year
Neutral Centric News
NHL
NBC/PHT
- Goalie nods
- Carrying three goalies not ‘troublesome’ for Blues
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St Louis Post-Dispatch
- Armstrong says Brodeur will stick around for now
- Blues return home with extra mojo
- Preview: Sharks at Blues
- Elliott gets another game in goal as Blues face Sharks
Belleville News Democrat
SBN: St Louis Game Time