150202 – pregame Oilers @ Sharks 7:30pm

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Sharks have won three straight against some of the top teams of the Western Conference.  Now, they face one of the worse in the league, the Edmonton Oilers.  The Sharks have had some mental hiccups not playing as well as they can when facing teams below them in the standings.

This game will be more of a mental challenge to see if they can play as they have the past three games, but still with the physical edge they need to succeed, rather than playing down to the level of their opponent.

McGinn and Hannan did not skate on Sunday and may be game time decisions.

The Oilers flew into Oakland after playing in Calgary Saturday, and took the day off, but Hall took a spin to test out his legs returning from injury; he might be available Monday night. They are 4-6-0 in their last ten games; they lost to Calgary after winning over Buffalo.

Only three games Monday.

Niemi vs Fasth.  Hall game time decision.  Hannan looks to be back in the lineup, and Kennedy in for McGinn.

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150131 – postgame Blackhawks @ Sharks

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So, on the 31st of January, 31 year old Antti Niemi, who wears jersey #31, got his 31st career shutout, making 31 saves.

McGinn took a tumble in the first and did not return for the game. Hannan took a nasty hit to the head (no penalty; no word on supplemental discipline/fine — yet).

Without Braun and Wingels, the team played tough and maintained good defense and discipline to frustrate the Chicago offense.

Sharks skated Sunday before hosting the Oilers on Monday.

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