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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.