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Barracuda opened scoring in 2nd, fell behind and managed to tie it up before the end of regulation. But Gulls win it.

Barracuda back at it on Sunday afternoon (hopefully against a tired Stockton team as their outdoor game was delayed a day).

Sharks @ Senators 151218

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Sharks went up 2-0, then gave up 4; but came back to tie the game in regulation, with Burnzie scoring in OT to give the Sharks a 2-0 record on the trip. Whew.

Sharks have no time to celebrate. They’re back at it in Ottawa on Friday. Stalock scheduled to be the starter. Anderson scheduled to start for the Senators.

Will this be the battle of the Karlssons? Melker for the Sharks and Erik for the Sens.

No Milan Michalek tonight for the Sens; the former Shark is out with a broken finger.

Sharks @ Maple Leafs 151217

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Sharks played a physical style that the Canadiens were not able to handle. Scoring three straight, they chased Tokarski from the net in the middle of the game.

Now on to the English speaking center of hockey in Canada, Toronto.

Jones vs Sparks. Hertl is expected back in the lineup; Braun missed morning skate but is expected to play.

Sharks @ Canadiens 151215

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Sharks managed to get zero goals against the Wild, with their new configuration. A six-game winless streak. Carpenter was returned to the AHL after making his NHL debut Saturday. Before the team left Monday, Ben Smith was recalled from his conditioning stint and Barclay Goodrow was also recalled. Couture is not traveling with the team on this trip, recovering from emergency surgery to repair an arterial leak in his thigh.

Sharks start a five game cross-country road trip that fills the days before the Christmas break. They start in arguably one of the most hallowed cathedrals of hockey in Montreal. The team is hoping for a good road trip like the last one they had, not continuing to be mediocre, points from the bottom of the division. And hoping that the players added over the summer prove out.

Tokarski is starting for the Habs who are starting to count the days before they participate in the Winter Classic against the Bruins in Boston. They host the Sharks and Kings before hitting the road until after the New Year. Former Shark Torrey Mitchell is expected to be in the lineup after missing four weeks. Paul Byron started the season with the Calgary Flames and was picked up on waivers; he is now centering the top line. Gallagher is still on the shelf; Price not expected back until the middle of January.

Barracuda @ Reign 151213

Meal in SJ and then a 6 hour bus ride to Ontario, arriving about midnight. Puck drops at 3pm.

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Parkes scored on a Cundari shot late in the first period. But the Reign tied it up late in the third and scored in OT to win it.

Sharks vs Wild 151212

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Sharks continued to play poorly and added to their losing streak (now at five games). Couture missed the third period with a Charlie Horse in his thigh, and on returning to San Jose had emergency surgery to repair an arterial leak; out indefinitely. Vlasic returned to practice on Friday and may be available to play Saturday.

Ben Smith has been activated from IR and assigned to the Barracuda on a conditioning stint. Mueller has been assigned to the Barracuda, and Ryan Carpenter has been recalled to the NHL for the first time (could make his debut Saturday if Nieto is not available).

Another double header day (which scouts love). Tonight is Mike Rathje alumni night. But it’s a single home game before another long road trip leading up to Christmas.

Jones scheduled to start for the Sharks.

On the Wild’s side, they lost in Arizona Friday, with Kuemper starting; Dubnyk is out this weekend. Backstrom could get the start Saturday.

Barracuda vs Gulls 151212

Barracuda have had the week to practice. Mueller assigned; Carpenter recalled. Ben Smith assigned on conditioning stint with team. Goldobin is looking for consistency while playing in AHL.

With a win and some opponent losses, the Barracuda could be in a playoff position by the end of the weekend.

The Barracuda are collecting food, handing out scarfs for Saturday’s first game of the double header.

Gulls were shut out in Bakersfield Friday night. A proud team, they will be looking for some points on Saturday afternoon.

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Dell started, but was pulled early in 1st after giving up 3 goals. Barracuda shut out 0-5.

Sharks @ Oilers 151209

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A rusty Couture was not enough to counter the tide of Calgary’s offense. Jones was pulled after giving up four goals (even though the last was disallowed for being offside).

Sharks face their former coach for the first time. Jones back in net. Edmonton looking at how tight the standings are and hoping to climb the division rankings with a win (their 4th in a row). Sharks are hoping not to have a fifth sequential loss.

Sharks @ Flames 151208

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Sharks still have not won a game this season when they’ve tailed after 20 minutes. While the effort was there to get to within one goal by the final buzzer, there are no points for losing in regulation.

Sharks head to Alberta for a couple of back-to-back games. First up: Calgary.

And they’ll have to do it without Vlasic, out with a lower body injury, who did not even travel with the team. But they may have Couture, who was activated from the IR before the team left California. (There were some recalls and assignments to/from the AHL, but it washed out.) Smith put on IR (concussion).

Barracuda vs Condors 151205

Barracuda look to get a home win streak going, and get above 0.500 for the season.

Game start is about 18 hours after last night’s start. So here’s hoping that the boys got a good night’s sleep and refueled well. Condors had their last game 18 hours apart as well, and they had to travel.

Haley assigned, Mueller recalled.

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