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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.
Sharks Centric News
Sharks team news
- Great White Blog
San Jose Mercury News
- Injured Vlasic practices with Sharks, says he could be in lineup Sunday
- Sharks saw something in Melker Karlsson that 29 other NHL teams missed
- Sharks know they need better start against Tampa Bay Lightning
CSN Bay Area/California
- Pavelski understands Sharks’ diminished attendance figures
- Report: Vlasic a possibility for Sharks-Lightning on Sunday
- In the Crease: Stamkos, Lightning make only visit to San Jose
The Gackle Report
- Rink Notes: Vlasic Is ‘Close’ To Rejoining Sharks’ Lineup
- Sharks Out Of ‘Lives’ After Friday’s Win
Neutral Centric News
NHL
NBC/PHT
- Pavelski doesn’t blame fans for smaller crowds
- Sharks might get Vlasic back Sunday
Opponent Centric News
Tampa Bay Lightning
- Cedric Paquette possible for Sunday
- TBLightning 7:45am via Socialbakers Builder A busy week in the west kicks off tonight vs. the Sharks. PREVIEW: goo.gl/OmLxlq #TBLvsSJS
- PaulKennedyFOX 8:19am via Twitter for iPhone West Coast Gauntlet begins tonight as @TBLightning play first of 5 on road with back-to-back in LA Monday. @dingdish in FOX Studio 7:30 pm
- mikegallimore 11:08am via TweetDeck TB, which comes into tonight’s match following an OT and reg. defeat, hasn’t lost three in a row all season. youtube.com/watch?v=wCfWHq…
Tampa Bay Tribune
- Lightning head west for five games, face big test
- Power-play struggles continue to baffle Bolts
- Be careful what you believe as trade deadline nears
Tampa Bay Times
- Blues prepare Lightning for five-game trip out west
- TBTimes_JSmith 7:21am via iOS Jon Cooper: “If we want to be a serious threat going forward, we can’t be 15th in the league on defense.” tampabay.com/sports/hockey/…
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