Month: November 2015

Sharks vs Ducks 151107

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A coach’s challenge denied Joonas Donskoi (originally drafted by Florida) his first NHL career two-goal game, but the Sharks pulled out a 5-2 win over the visiting Florida Panthers, with Stalock getting his first win of the season. It was the first home win over the Panthers since 2005! Pavelski did extend his points streak (7 games), but his goal streak ended at 5 games. Fans are still waiting for the first home PPG of the season. Sharks scored first this game, a rarity this season.

This is the second game of a double header at SAP Center on Saturday.  In the afternoon, the AHL San Jose Barracuda (affiliate of the Sharks) take on the AHL San Diego Gulls (affiliate of the Ducks).

Optional practice on Friday for the Sharks, with Torres, Brown and Jones being the only players on the ice.  Brown was wearing a cage, but hopes to be able to get back in the lineup for Saturday (he sat the entire 3rd period on Tuesday, did have some shifts in 2nd after his first period fight; so have to assume the reason for the cage is related to that fight; missed Thursday’s game).

Ducks are hosting the Columbus Blue Jackets Friday evening, so will be flying in after that game for Saturday’s game. Ryan Getzlaf is expected to return from appendectomy for Friday’s game. They won the game, with three goals being first for the season for the respective players.

Last season, the Sharks owned the Ducks. So far, the Sharks are 1-0 over the Ducks. Anderson played Friday, so it could be KHUDOBIN for Saturday’s game in net for the Ducks.

Update: Jones starting for Sharks.  Brown back in the lineup. Stollery assigned to Barracuda; Cundari recalled.

Sharks vs Panthers 151105

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Pavelski did score two goals against the Blue Jackets, but the Sharks have yet to score a power play goal at home this season.  Columbus got a few lucky bounces, and never gave the Sharks a lead all game.  Jones was pulled after giving up 4 goals in two periods; Stalock gave up no goals in his relief period.

The team sent Barclay Goodrow and Karl Stollery to the AHL Barracuda on Wednesday. The team did not get on the ice Wednesday for practice.  On Thursday, Nikolay Goldobin and Micheal Haley were recalled from the AHL Barracuda. Stalock is scheduled to start.

Today, the Florida Panthers (5-4-3) come to the Tank. They lost last night in a shootout 3-2 in Anaheim. Luongo played last night, so Montoya is the expected starter. Seemingly ageless wonder Jaromir Jagr is the player to watch for Florida. Or the former Shark Brian Campbell on the blueline.

Sharks vs Blue Jackets 151103

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After splitting back-to-back games over the weekend, the Sharks return home and host the Columbus Blue Jackets on Tuesday. Burns scored two and the team needed the ENG Pavelski scored as the Avalanche came back late and scored to make it a one goal game.

The Sharks had an optional practice on Monday with Jones, Stalock, Torres and Smith on the ice, under the watchful eyes of Hedberg and Marchment.

Tuesday will be the first (of 3 scheduled) game(s) that the team will wear the 25th anniversary Heritage Jerseys.

The Blue Jackets flew into San Jose early on Sunday.  On Monday, (new) coach Tortorella refused to indicate who his starter would be against the Sharks, nor who the scratches might be. Their confidence is being questioned. What/how can you fix things, when everything seems to be broken?

Even though Columbus is 2-10 for October, their worst month in franchise history, and at the bottom of the Metropolitan Division and the entire league in standings, the Sharks are not taking the team lightly.  Injuries pulled them down last year, and on paper they have a much better team this season.

Patrick Marleau is sitting at 996 points.  Teammates and coaches are impressed with his long career.

Barracuda v Reign 151101

The Barracuda had more than a week off.  Mueller, Lerg and McCarthy returned from NHL.  Helewka, 2015 draft pick, returned to his WHL team for the season.  Mueller was recalled for Sharks 10/28 game and returned.  Lerg and DeMelo were called up 10/30 for Sharks weekend games.  Karlsson has missed a few days of practice, continuing to heal up from training camp injury.

The Barracuda are still looking for their first win on home ice.

The Reign are coming off a 1-2 OTL home loss Saturday against the Rampage.  So the Barracuda will have the benefit of being the rested team.

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And on a Sunday afternoon, the Barracuda finally get their first home win.  Whew.

And Mirco Mueller became the first goal by a Barracuda defenseman this season.

The team has Monday off.  Next game will be Saturday – the first (annual) teddy bear toss.

Sharks @ Avalanche 151101

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Sharks played Dallas on Saturday; Sunday in Denver.

With Stalock playing against the Stars, Jones is scheduled to start against the Avs.

The Avalanche return home after ending a three-game road trip Friday in Carolina with a 2-3 loss.

Former Shark Brad Stuart has been a healthy scratch for all but two games this season.

Sharks had some success with special teams on Saturday, scoring two PPGs and a SHG, but also let in a SHG and two PPG.  DeBoer used his time out to challenge a goal (offsides), but was unsuccessful in the challenge (but like the previous unsuccessful time, did give the team a chance for a “longer” timeout to regroup).