Month: February 2016

Sharks @ Predators 160206

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Sharks and Blues were without a goal in the first, but the Sharks scored two in the second, and an insurance goal in the third, to take the game 3-1. Shot blocking mentioned as one of the reasons the Sharks won.

Sharks continue their road trip in Nashville. This is their second meeting of the season; the Sharks fell 1-2 at SAP Center earlier this season.

Nashville is looking for their first home victory of the month and have lost their first two games of the month, including giving up six goals to Philadelphia on Thursday (defense, more than goal tender was blamed).  Ribeiro will be playing his 1000th game.  Rinne is 9-5-4 in his career against the Sharks. They’ve tried many combinations but have not found a good option for left win on the top line.

My guess is that it’ll be Jones vs Rinne.

Barracuda @ Reign 160205

The Barracuda get back at it after the ASG, finishing their road trip with a couple of back-to-back games in Ontario.  Tonight is the Reign’s “Pink in the Rink” celebration.

To summarize the recent AHL player movement… Jevpalovs was assigned to ECHL Allen for a couple of games last weekend; now recalled.  Torres cleared waivers and has been assigned to the Barracuda (he’s looking to get back on track with this AHL stint).  Pinkston recalled from ECHL Allen.

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Dell in net.  Barracuda managed 4 shots in first, one in second. A respectable number of shots in third, but the team was shut out.  0-1 loss.

Sharks @ Blues 160204

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Sharks lost a one goal game, breaking their point streak and winning streak.  But the rust should be off and the desire turned up for their next game.

They’re traveling into St Louis, for their first trip this season.  (And the second, and final, trip of the season is later this month.)

The Blues won in Nashville (1-0) on Tuesday.  Schwartz continues to rehab from broken ankle, but won’t be available for Thursday’s game.  Paajarvi returned to play on Tuesday. G Elliot has been playing in the zone.

Guessing it’ll be Jones vs Elliot.

Sharks @ Ducks 160202

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Sharks had a late afternoon practice Monday in San Jose (the only week-day practice of the month) before flying to Anaheim.  (Burns participated; Pavelski did not.)

Ducks will be without Horcoff, suspended for 20 games. Fowler is hoping to return from knee injury and Depres could be returning from concussion. Ducks are 3-0-0 in recent games; starting with the Sharks, the Ducks play three straight against divisional opponents, all above them in standings. LW Zolnierczyk has been recalled from AHL San Diego.

It’ll be Anderson vs Jones in the battle from the nets. And Fowler will be in the line up.  Looks like Zubrus will be in and Brown out (on the 4th line).