Sharks vs Kings 160124

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Former Sharks on opponent: Christian Ehrhoff; GM Dean Lombardi, coach Darryl Sutter

Sharks extend their point streak to 8 games with win over the Wild from a late goal by the captain to break the tie.

Kings are coming off a one-goal loss to the Coyotes.  But they may be without  Lucic tonight who was ejected from last night’s game for a sucker punch to the head (and/or might be suspended for abuse of official); he has a hearing with the NHL Department of Player Safety this afternoon.

With back-to-back games, I’m thinking there may not be any morning skate.  Jones may start.

Sharks vs Wild 160123

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Former Sharks on opponent: Charlie Coyle (draft pick)

Sharks took the first game against the Coyotes this season 3-1.  Strong play by the visiting team (making their dads’ proud as they watched on) and lack of offense from the home team.

First of a double header weekend, with military honoring, with Saturday matinee and Sunday evening games.

The Wild are coming off a 3-0 win over the Kings.

Barracuda vs Reign 160123

After the loss, both teams got on buses and drove to San Jose to go back at it again Saturday night.

With Dell starting last night, it’s likely that Grosenick gets tonight’s start.

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Another game without a win.  Point streak snapped.  And Sommer still hasn’t tied game win record.

Three more games (on the road) this month, before the ASG.  Guys will be flying to Texas for games against the Stars and Rampage.

Barracuda @ Reign 160122

The Barracuda take on the Reign in back-to-back/home-and-away games:  Friday in Ontario, Saturday evening in San Jose.

Raffi has been ruled out for Friday’s game.  Ben Smith cleared waivers (Thursday) and was officially announced as assigned on Friday.

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The Barracuda got out to a two-goal lead in the first, and held on until the third, with Dell making some great saves.  But some bad penalties let the Reign tie it up in the third, and win it early in OT.

Sharks @ Coyotes 160121

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Sharks had a couple of mental errors, were burned by a (bad) goal review, and lost in the shootout to the Senators. Win streak ended.

After a day off the ice, and an evening celebrating the team’s 25 years, it’s back to business and heading off to the desert for the first meeting of the season between the Sharks and the Coyotes, with the dads (or brothers).  Ben Smith was put on waivers Wednesday and with either report to his new team, or the AHL Barracuda; that move was made so that Zubrus could be activated from the IR for the game.  (Torres is still on conditioning stint in the AHL, but had a set back after playing back-to-back games on the road over the weekend.)

The Coyotes are coming off a 1-2 loss to the Sabres on Monday, their third straight loss. This puts them in a three-way tie for 2nd in the division with the Sharks and Canucks. But they’ll be celebrating tonight: captain Shane Doan’s 380th goal, which gives him the franchise title.

Jones likely to start for the Sharks.

Update: Smith clears waivers.

Sharks vs Senators 160118

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Former Sharks on opponent: Milan Michalek (feature); Shean Donovan, player development coach

Sharks are coming off their first home win (since LAST January) that the opponent scored first.  And their first win over former Shark Niemi since he was traded.

But now they face the Senators, who grabbed the points in a game against the Kings on Saturday.  And would like to sweep the season series over the Sharks.

Barracuda vs Condors 160118

Back from the midwest, the Barracuda are looking for an afternoon win to allow Sommer to tie the AHL record for wins.

Bakersfield Condors are on the road to play in San Jose.

Greger Hansen was released from PTO.

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Too many penalties taken, not enough defense.  Sommer does not tie AHL winning record for another game.

Sharks vs Stars 160116

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Former Sharks on opponent: Travis Moen, Jason Demers, Antti Niemi; Tom Holy, PR

Sharks fought the Oilers in a very defensive game, but prevailed in the shootout where Pavelski and Donskoi scored, but Jones let nothing in. The first time this season they’ve had a home win streak; four win streak on the line Saturday.  With 3 games in four days, the guys got an unscheduled day off Friday.

Now the Stars come ‘avisitin’. They were in Anaheim Friday night and had a frightening 4-2 loss with Lehtonen in net.  So that may mean that Niemi gets to defend the blue paint for the Stars against the Sharks.

With a healthy team, the Sharks are starting to “fire on all cylinders” now.  Missing key pieces in the first half of the season did not allow DeBoer to put players in positions to succeed, but moreso to stem the hemorrhaging.

Barracuda @ Wild 160116

After their Friday night win, the guys got on the bus for a four hour ride to Des Moines.  They’ll have a chance to sleep in and report to the arena this afternoon to face the Iowa Wild.

As Grosenick started yesterday, it’s likely that Dell will start today.

Sommer needs one win to tie the AHL all time coaching win record.

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Dell kept a shutout going until the third, but the game headed to OT and the Barracuda lost to the Wild 1-2.  But their point streak continued.  Sommer is one win from tying AHL record for wins.

Barracuda @ Ice Hogs 160115

Point streak continues.  Barracuda head to the midwest for two.

Torres to make regular season debut.

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Grosenick in net; had fan club (family and friends) from Wisconsin head down to Illinois to cheer him on.

Barracuda led the game 2-1 after first period, traded goals in 2nd period, and put the hammer down in the third to win 5-2.