Category: Game News

Pre- and/or post-game news from wire reports, teams, news services

Sharks vs Lightning 151205

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Friday night, the Sharks were in SoCal. Jones let one goal in, and no Shark could get one past Gibson.

Back at it on Saturday against the Tampa Bay Lightning.  Stalock probable starter for the Sharks.

Lightning’s head coach Cooper signed a multi-year extension on Friday.  Lots of talk about Stamkos possibly on the trade block if not re-signed as his contract expires in June and he’ll be a UFA. Drouin may be the player to keep an eye on.

Sharks Foundation collecting toys with Marine Corps for Toys for Tots before game.

Haley assigned, Mueller recalled.

Barracuda vs Heat 151204

Friday is the first of two back-to-back games: evening against Stockton on Friday, and afternoon (starting 18 hours after previous game) against Bakersfield on Saturday. At least there’s no travel.

On Wednesday, the Barracuda had their Season Ticket Holder Christmas party.

Dell and Grosenick are still splitting games.  When will the true #1 goalie step out of the shadows to claim the crease?

DeMelo and Haley were recalled to NHL; Mueller assigned to AHL, and is seeing the benefit of playing in AHL.  Timmons is out perhaps a month with a knee sprain.

Former Shark Freddie Hamilton will be returning to San Jose tonight.

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Dell started and got the 5-3 win. Stockton made it a game getting within one goal late in the 3rd, but the Barracuda win at home, and back to 0.500 for the season.

Sharks @ Ducks 151204

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The Sharks could only get one goal past Fleury, while the Pens got many more behind Jones.  There was nearly a 15 minute period where the Sharks did not have a single shot on goal!  Definitely room for improvement (but only slightly better than some of the stinkers @ SAP this season). Still a losing record at home.

Mirco Mueller was assigned to the AHL Barracuda after Tuesday’s game.

On the road the Sharks go for one game in SoCal. Owen Nolan will be making his broadcasting debut on the radio with Dan Rusanowsky for the game.

Sharks will have their hands full with an improving Ducks team that lost to the Lightning Wednesday night.  (Before they return to SJ for a Saturday game hosting those same Lightning.)

Jones is expected to start on Friday.  (And Stalock may start Saturday.)

Sharks vs Penguins 151201

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Sharks scored two power play goals 50 seconds apart in the second period to put a domineering stamp on the game, up 4-0.  In the third, the Flames broke the shutout, but the Sharks answered 25 seconds later to keep the four goal lead.

Braun and Couture returned to the ice to practice with the team on Monday, but neither is expected to be in the lineup on Tuesday. After Saturday’s game, DeMelo and Haley were assigned to the AHL Barracuda.  On Tuesday, Stollery was recalled.

Penguins got to town in time to practice on Monday. They are looking for their first win in San Jose since 1997.  Pens looking for good things from a reunion of Crosby, Dupuis, and Kunitz.  But Maatta is still out. Rookie Warsofsky to make NHL debut tonight.

Barracuda vs Stars 151129

Barracuda want to get a home win streak going. (And the Stars would like to redeem their weekend with a split.)

With Grosenick starting on Saturday, guessing that Dell will start on Sunday.

DeMelo and Haley assigned to Barracuda.

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Improvement over past losses: team did not collapse when giving up first goal(s), they did not get shut out, they kept working.

But a few bad penalties, missed opportunities (including the PP and penalty shot opportunities) pushed the team to under 0.500 again.  Currently ranked 6th (of 7) in division.

Team has the day off Monday before heading back to the ice on Tuesday to prep for Friday’s home game against Stockton.

Barracuda vs Stars 151128

Home again. Second double header of the season on Saturday.

Team is traveling on Thanksgiving, and should practice Friday before hosting the Texas Stars on Saturday and Sunday afternoons. Texas is the AHL affiliate of the NHL Dallas Stars.

Two wins this weekend, and the Barracuda would be in a playoff position.

Crane assigned to ECHL Allen.  Gallant out injured.

Update: DeMelo recalled

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Barracuda came from behind twice (2-0 and 3-1), scoring four in the second, and notched only their second home win.  Goldobin scored two; Bergman got the game winner – his first pro goal – in the final minute of the third period.

Teams are back at it on Sunday afternoon.

Sharks vs Flames 151128

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Sharks finally notched a power play goal on home ice, but fall to 3-6-0 at home, losing to the defending Stanley Cup champions. Disappointing, but not the end of the world.

However, there were a few casualties.  Hertl and Wingels were benched for the third period, and called out at Thursday practice.

Braun is out from a staph infection (elbow); no timetable for return.  But it provides an opportunity for Tennyson to show his worth.  Couture is still out after his broken leg, but participated in a full practice with the team on Friday.

On the other side, are the Flames, played Friday in Arizona (losing in OT) before their Saturday game in San Jose. They are sixth in the Pacific Division, 29th in league, with a 3-8-2 road record. Can Sam Bennett be the Flames’ savior?

Ramo played Friday, so logical guess is that Hiller will be the starter for the Flames.

And I’m guessing that Jones will get the start.

Update: DeMelo recalled

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Sharks come off of a very successful road trip (sixth team in NHL history to sweep 6+ game road trip).  Patrick Marleau scored his 1000th point (and counting).  And the team swept a 6-game road trip for the first time in franchise history. And Couture has started skating (I’d estimate he won’t be back until at least 12/1 game).

For his actions, Martin Jones was named #1 Star of the Week.

Sharks signed Dainius Zubrus to a one year, two-way contract. He’s expected to be in the line up (4th line) on Wednesday.

Meanwhile, back at the Tank, the Sharks have a 3-5-0 record at home.  They have yet to score a power play goal on home ice.  The Sharks would like to have both those things improve. The confidence from their road wins should help.

They’ll have to do it playing the defending Stanley Cup Champions, with hundreds of their fans in attendance (traditionally; especially as an Original Six team, and the only one remaining in the Western Conference). And without Couture; he is still on the IR and no return date has been set.

Chicago is coming off a 3-6 loss in Vancouver on Sunday; they are 1-1-1 through the first three games of their 6-game Circus Trip.  How did they spend the days off since?  Team bonding in Vegas (and they aren’t sharing any details). Teravainen (upper body) is doubtful for Wednesday; more likely for the weekend. Crawford’s starting. Patrick Kane is looking toward US record of 18 straight games scoring a point (currently held by Eddie Olczyk); he’s at 16 games.

Former Sharks on the Chicago roster include Andrew Desjardins (traded for Ben Smith last season), Brandon Mashinter. And you can add in the San Jose connection to Viktor Tikhinov.

Update: Jones starting.  Braun out (day-to-day, upper body); missed practice yesterday too.

Barracuda @ Checkers 151124

4-game point streak (2-0-2) on the line, and the Barracuda are finishing up their seven game road trip with a pair in North Carolina against the Charlotte Checkers.

Goldobin was assigned to Barracuda Sunday (flew from Ohio to North Carolina and joined the team there). Gallant was left behind in San Jose (day-to-day).

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Larry Robinson was in the stands watching the game. Dell was in nets.

The Barracuda increased their league-worst first period goal differential giving up three (including a couple on the PK). Langlois prevented the shutout with a goal in the last minute.

Barracuda have a chance to exact some revenge as the teams meet again on Wednesday.