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Sharks @ Blue Jackets 151122

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Sharks right back at it on Sunday afternoon, in Columbus, looking to complete a perfect road trip.

Marleau notched his milestone 1000th point Saturday in Pittsburgh, leading to a 3-1 win, with goals from Burns (2) and Martin (back visiting his former team). Boughner, Spott and Hedberg were behind the bench with DeBoer out for personal reasons. (Unclear if he’ll be out for Sunday‘s game as well.)

While in Pittsburgh, Couture hit the ice for the first time in gear since getting a broken leg. (My guess – he’s out at least another week. Conditioning needed.)

Saturday’s win put them in a point-wise tie with (idle) Kings for 1st in Pacific Division.

It won’t be easy against Columbus. Sharks are playing 6 games in 9 days. Jackets are playing 4 games in 6 days. But the Sharks haven’t forgot that 19 days ago the Jackets were the victor at the SAP Center.

Bob will probably be in net. Bobrovsky had the shutout over Nashville Friday. Under Tortorella, the Jackets are blocking a lot of shots.

Jackets missing a number of players. Dubinsky out with elbow for weeks. D Goloubef broke his jaw in Friday’s game and is out indefinitely; D Tyutin had an upper body injury and did not complete Friday’s game. Bodnarchuk recalled after Goloubef had surgery for his broken jaw.

Update: Stalock vs Bobrovsky. DeBoer in NY heading to game (may make game or be late) — arrived before the puck drop.

Sharks @ Penguins 151121

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Sharks won the defensive battle in Philadelphia 1-0 with an odd-man rush in OT. The Melk Man delivered! And Jones notched his 10th career shutout.

But Marleau is still sitting at 999 points. Perhaps he’ll reach the milestone in Pittsburgh?

Penguins have holes in their roster. Maata is out 3-4 weeks after being hit into open bench door, and overnight hospital stay; Warsofsky recalled from AHL to replace him on the roster. Dupuis is still having issues with blood clots. But Malkin and Crosby scored to help them win 4-3 over the Avalanche on Thursday (but the GM hasn’t been satisfied with the results so far this season; and the players don’t think major changes are needed). Letang, Hornqvist and Cullen took a maintenance day Friday.

Pittsburgh is 3rd in division. 29th in PP (Sharks have 21st PK) and 6th rated PK (Sharks are 28th in PP).

Saturday is the penultimate game on the Sharks’ road trip, with the finale on Sunday in Columbus. It might be that Jones gets both starts of the weekend, or the starts are split with Stalock.

Sharks are 4-0 on the six game road trip, so regardless of the results of this weekend’s games, will have a winning record. SI thinks the Sharks are just getting by on luck, not sound play. (Not accounting for return of Karlsson to NHL lineup? Line shuffling? And the opponent? Better to be surprised by attack from below the water/ice by a Shark, I guess.)

Update: Sharks announce DeBoer will not be behind the bench for Saturday’s game due to a personal matter. Jones starting.

Barracuda @ Heat 151121

After sweeping in San Diego and losing in the SO at Bakersfield, the Barracuda travel on to Stockton for a Saturday game. This is their last game in California (PT zone) for a week. 2-1-1 through the first four games of their (multi-week/state) seven game road trip.

Minor line change on 4th, with Gallant replaced by McLaren in Friday’s practice. Parkes has his (external) stitches out, but continues to play with jaw protection. Appearances at practice are that Grosenick will start.

Heat celebrating Star Wars night. And they’re giving out youth jerseys to young fans.

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Grosenick in nets; he made 49 saves. Barracuda actually got the lead early in the third. But the game was lost in the shootout (to cold backup goalie to had to come in when starter was injured after first round of shootout). And the Barracuda extend their point streak. (Sunday off; early morning Monday flight to east coast for final two games of road trip.)

Barracuda @ Condors 151118 (10:30am)

First morning game of the season.

Boys had the day off Sunday after returning from San Diego. With an optional practice on Monday, and full practice on Tuesday, with newly arrived Mike Aviani (ECHL Florida) and the three from ECHL Allen. They’re heading to Bakersfield Tuesday afternoon and spending the night to be ready for their morning game. Parkes, with 41 stitches (inside and out) skating with jaw protection.

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Dell in net. Lerg scored the only ‘Cuda goal in regulation in the third, after the Condors took a 1st period lead. Nothing was decided in OT. No Barracuda player was able to score in the shootout.

So, the team extends their point streak, but end their win streak at two.

Sharks @ Flyers 151119

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After trading goals with Bruins, Sharks pulled ahead, with five different scorers and held on to win in Boston, with four of the five goals scored against the B’s top defensive D/F: Bergeron, Chara. Marleau notched his 999th point.

On to Philadelphia. On Tuesday night, they hosted the Kings, losing in shootout. They’ve been playing through some injuries. Streit out 6 weeks after pubic plate detachment surgery (as if I knew what that meant; tl; dr — call it a hip injury). Umberger still out. Neuvirth is ready to return to the lineup. Rookie Gostisbehere, taking Streit’s roster spot, seems to have provided spark to lineup.

Sharks had an optional practice at Penn State Wednesday (in part because arena had basketball game on Wednesday). Marleau would like to get his 1000th point to get the milestone behind him, and keep earning points.

Update: Mason starting for Philadelphia. Jones starting; same lineup.

Sharks @ Bruins 151117

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Whew. Sharks won for only the SECOND time in Buffalo. In OT. Sigh.

And great to have back-to-back wins (for the first time since the first four games of the season). Sorry McGinn and Gorges – Sharks won the bragging rights.

Now to continue to notch the wins and increase the points, climbing the division standings.

Next up, the Boston Bruins.

Pastrnak is out with a broken foot.

On Monday, DeBoer indicated that Jones would be starting tonight.

(Dainius Zubrus has signed a PTO and is practicing with team. Expected to be around for a week before the team makes a decision to sign him or release him.)

Barracuda @ Gulls 151114

Teams are back it on Saturday. The Barracuda would like to get another 2 points, while the Gulls would like to get two points (not one) after last night.

I’ll expect Dell to be in net for the ‘Cuda tonight with Grosenick playing last night.

Gulls lose a couple of players to NHL call ups (and replaced by a couple of guys), including (thorn in the side) Ritchie.

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Barracuda sweep 2-game series in San Diego. Sweet. Great to see things “working” and clicking on the ice so that the team gets a win.

Sharks @ Sabres 151114

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Friday night, the Sharks get a 3-2 win over the Red Wings, breaking a losing streak. But still didn’t score a power-play goal in two attempts.

Saturday, they’re in Buffalo to play the Sabres. Each team has an 8-8-0 record. Major changes to the Buffalo organization over the summer include the hiring of coach Bylsma and drafting of Eichel #2 overall. Lots of excitement in the city.

The Sabres are on a three-game winning streak. The Sharks are at a 1-game winning streak (and haven’t put together back-to-back wins since the first four games of the season). Doesn’t look like Bogosian is ready to return to the lineup against the Sharks.

Since Jones played Friday against the Red Wings, it’s likely that Stalock will get the start against the Sabres.

Update: Former Shark Jamie McGinn expected to skate for Sabres (and former Sharks Josh Gorges). Sabres looking for their first “winning” record since 2013 tonight.

Barracuda @ Gulls 151113

Game 2 (and 3) of road trip at San Diego. Team arrived in San Diego Thursday, and practiced, before Friday morning skate.

A few transactions: Arseneau and Steffes to ECHL Allen. Gallant (ECHL Utah) and Hanson (Allen), signed to PTOs; Doremus recalled from Allen.

Gulls are 9-2-0. Barracuda are 3-6-1. Barracuda are 0-2-1 against Gulls this season.

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A bunch of missed calls, disallowed goals. The Barracuda came from behind to tie it up late in regulation, apparently scored in OT (but was waived off/not reviewed), thwarted a penalty shot, and successfully negotiated the shootout to win over the Gulls.

Sharks @ Red Wings 151113

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Two games under 0.500, fourth in the division and ninth in the conference, the Sharks head out on a cross-country road trip, hoping to get some points against the Eastern Conference and get back in a playoff slot.

But that may not be the emphasis of the first game, with the national stage focusing on the pending season debut of Pavel Datsyuk. The Wings are desperate for scoring and hope to get a scoring and emotional lift from his return. Or the attention might be on Justin Abdelkader and his new 7 year extension. But Brad Richards and Kyle Quincey will be out.

The Sharks are coming off a disappointing four game homestand, where they had ONE win. And they still haven’t scored a power play goal at home this season, and now are last in the league in PP at 11.4%. On the bright side, has been the return of Melker Karlsson to the lineup from a pre-camp injury; although slated to play on the 3rd line, he was quickly promoted to the top line with the two Joes in an attempt to recoup their chemistry from last season.

Logan Couture is traveling with the team, but is still not healed enough to even start practicing with the team on this trip.

Update: Howard vs Jones. Bottom 3 lines shake up.