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“There’s just a few more hours, that’s all the time I’ve got” — until Christmas break for the Sharks.  They actually get an additional day (23-26), while most of the league is just off from Christmas Eve through Boxing Day (24-26).  So there will be a mental aspect to focus on the game rather than reflect on the holidays.

Sharks had an optional practice on Sunday before flying to SoCal, after a perfect homestand.

The Ducks are returning home from a 9-day, 5-game road trip.

Sharks will be without Mueller (WJC), Nieto (ankle), Brown (broken bone), Kennedy (shoulder), Torres (knee). Ducks will be without Perry (knee) and Beauchemin (broken finger); Lindholm should be back from nursing back injury.

Starters: Niemi vs Anderson

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• NHL: San Jose Sharks have Brent Burns and blueline balance
• Sharks’ McLellan had help staying focused when job security was in question
• With break on horizon, Sharks hope to keep their focus vs. Ducks
• WTC: Sharks vs. Ducks pregame: Teams talk fast starts, and why these kind of games scare McLellan

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• Sharks’ Brown out at least another month; Nieto not ready
• KKurzCSN 9:54am via TweetDeck In the Crease: #SJSharks play final game before Christmas break in Anaheim csnbayarea.com/sharks/crease-…
• KKurzCSN 11:25am via TweetDeck #Ducks coach Boudreau anticipated #SJSharks returning to form csnbayarea.com/sharks/ducks-c…
• KKurzCSN 12:51pm via TweetDeck An honest McLellan talks about how he handled rumors about his job status three weeks ago #SJSharks csnbayarea.com/sharks/sharks-…
• KKurzCSN 1:09pm via TweetDeck Surging #SJSharks have one final test before Christmas Vacation. Notes and quotes from the dressing room in Anaheim: csnbayarea.com/sharks/surging…

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• curtiszupke 1:38pm via Twitter Web Client Ducks trying to avoid poor start, McLellan concerned about pre-Christmas crash, plus lineups for SJS-ANA. nhl.com/gamecenter/en/…

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NBC/PHT

• Red-hot Sharks have tough stretch ahead

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• LeBrun: Figuring out the Sharks is no easy task

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Anaheim Ducks

• Practice Report: Perry, Beauchemin Join Ducks for Full Practice
• AnaheimDucks 9:05am via Twitter for iPhone Home sweet home! The #NHLDucks return to @HondaCenter for a matchup with the rival @SanJoseSharks. PREVIEW: bit.ly/Preview_122214 #SJSvsANA
• AnaheimDucks 9:17am via Twitter for iPhone Don’t forget your ugly sweater! Wear it to tonight’s game for exclusive discounts and more: bit.ly/UglySweaterNig…
• AnaheimDucks 10:32am via Twitter for iPhone Many of the #NHLDucks have discussed the importance of a good start tonight. @RevLovejoy6: “We need to be wide awake for this one.”
• AnaheimDucks 10:36am via Twitter for iPhone .@Ryan_Kesler: “We just need to focus on our starts, focus on a good first period and go from there.” #ANAvsSJS
• AnaheimDucks 10:42am via Twitter for iPhone .@patmaroon on playing the Sharks: “I think everyone is excited. Everyone’s ready to get up and at ’em and go into this break happy.”
• AnaheimDucks 11:01am via TweetDeck Boudreau confirmed @HampeLindholm will return to the lineup tonight. He also said both Perry and Beauchemin will probably not play.
• AnaheimDucks 1:35pm via Twitter Web Client “This is a huge game, and the guys are excited.” — @RevLovejoy6 and the #NHLDucks talks SJS: bit.ly/MorningReport_…
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Orange County Register (paywall)

• Ducks know they need to start stronger vs. Sharks
• icemancometh Dec 21, 10:35pm via TweetDeck In this third meeting, Ducks have something to prove to a Sharks team that’s in a better place these days. ocregister.com/articles/game-…
• icemancometh 10:08am via TweetDeck So Corey Perry is on the ice taking some line rushes with the boys. OK. #theplotthickens
• icemancometh 10:23am via TweetDeck Freddie Andersen getting back in net for the Ducks tonight against San Jose.
• icemancometh 12:35pm via TweetDeck Expected lineups and some quick-hit notes ahead of Ducks-Sharks tonight (7 p.m. PT) at Honda Center. ocregister.com/ducks/last-645…

Long Beach Press Telegram/Daily Breeze

• Anaheim Ducks renew rivalry with San Jose Sharks

Los Angeles Times

• latimespugmire 10:43am via Twitter for iPhone Based on fresh hockey pants just set in players’ pads, Corey Perry appears out as expected tonight.
• latimespugmire 11:16am via Twitter for iPhone Boudreau says Perry, Beauchemin will not play.
• Corey Perry to sit out Sharks’ game tonight
• Todd McLellan once had ‘tremendous roommate’ in Ducks’ Bruce Boudreau

SBN: Anaheim Calling

• Ducks v. Sharks Preview: Round Three

I predicted: “Could be a real nasty game, a real dispirited game, a real hard-hitting-all-business game.” Was mainly the latter two (the dispiritedness happening in the 3rd when the Ducks came back to within one).

But it’s a win.  Two points.  Four game losing streak ended.

Couture gutted it out (he looked a bit green during warm ups; had been at hospital most of the day getting antibiotics via IV for swollen face near eye), and notched two goals.  Wingels had a big night (1G, 3A — new career high), and Long Beach native Nieto broke his goalless streak.

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• SharksStats 10:25pm via Twitter Web Client Tommy Wingels with a career-high 4 points (1 G, 3 A). His previous was 3, March 27, 2013 vs Ducks (1 G, 2 A).
• SharksStats 10:43pm via Twitter Web Client Frederik Andersen surrendered a career-high 5 goals tonight. Career vs SJ: 0-4-0, 4.41 GAA, .860 Sv Pct. Allowed 3+ goals in each game.
• DanRusanowsky 11:38pm via Twitter for Websites FINAL: #SJSharks 6 @AnaheimDucks 4. Listen to the Sharks Instant Replay radio podcast here: chirb.it/9by1D1 @KFOX @BretHedican

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San Jose Mercury News

• San Jose Sharks hold off Anaheim Ducks
• WTC: Couture gets healthy in more ways than one even if Sharks’ rout over Ducks turns into a nail-biter

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• Game thread
• Instant Replay: Wingels, Couture help end Sharks’ losing streak
• Rewind: Couture powers through difficult day to lead Sharks
• Shot of the Game: Couture nets breakaway, shorthanded goal

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• Sharks Halt Skid Against Division Rivals

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• Sharks top Ducks to end four-game skid

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• Sharks activate Brown, place Kennedy on IR
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• SOTN: #1 Wingels

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• Dose: Ducks sick of Couture
  Couture spent the morning at the hospital

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Anaheim Ducks

• AnaheimDucks 10:17pm via TweetDeck Final horn. Well, at least it was interesting. #NHLDucks fall to Sharks, 6-4. #ANAvsSJS
• AnaheimDucks 10:57pm via TweetDeck RECAP: #NHLDucks claw back, can’t complete the come-from-behind effort against San Jose: bit.ly/Recap_112914 pic.twitter.com/5ZZo9G5Ldk
• AnaheimDucks 11:20pm via TweetDeck #NHLDucks Postgame Video:Perry: bit.ly/CoreyPerryPost…
  Boudreau: bit.ly/BoudreauPost_1…

Orange County Register (paywall)

• icemancometh 10:50pm via TweetDeck BB was clear that he was trying to get Getzlaf and Perry going by splitting them apart. Pushing buttons.
• Brewer saw trade to Ducks coming
• Ducks wake up, but not in time

Los Angeles Times

• latimessports 11:07pm via dlvr.it Ducks get divided before being conquered by Sharks lat.ms/1xYmdfQ
• What we learned from the Ducks’ 6-4 loss to the San Jose Sharks

SBN: Anaheim Calling

• The Defense Is Bad And I Feel Bad: Ducks Lose 6-4 in San Jose

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Sharks practiced on Thanksgiving, and were back practicing on Friday, with some new pairings and line combinations.  Two more days to brood about losing streak (and who might be the next roster move away).

The Ducks hosted Chicago Friday evening before flying up, losing 1-4.

So, neither team should be in good humor. Could be a real nasty game, a real dispirited game, a real hard-hitting-all-business game.  Will be interesting to see which.

Prior to Friday’s game, the Ducks acquired D Eric Brewer (after putting two more D on IR). Seems like he may make his Ducks debut tonight.

Sounds like Stalock is healed enough he’ll probably be the back up (guess he and Grosenick will swap spots on IR). And Brown could come off of the IR (so, who’s moving? — ends up being Kennedy with lower body injury).

For those with DISH satellite service, due to contract issues, you might not have CSNCA to watch the Sharks as of Monday.

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• DanRusanowsky 1:52pm via Twitter Web Client LISTEN: #SJSharks radio vs. @AnaheimDucks on @KFOX & affiliates starting at 7:00 PT. RADIO PREVIEW: sharks.nhl.com/club/podcastpl… @BretHedican
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San Jose Mercury News

• New technology allows Sharks fans to feel the smash
• WTC: Sharks gear up for Anaheim, updates on Stalock and Brown and where’s the balanced scoring?
• Struggling San Jose Sharks host mighty Anaheim Ducks
• PollakOnSharks 11:53am via Twitter Web Client McLellan: #SJSharks Couture not feeling well, could miss tonight’s game against ANA. mercurynews.com/sharks/ci_2703…
• Couture questionable for Sharks against Anaheim Ducks
• Sharks forward Mike Brown could be back in lineup against Ducks
• WTC: Struggling Sharks may be facing Ducks without Couture in lineup, though Brown likely to return

CSN Bay Area/California

• 10 Sharks thoughts and observations: Who is next to depart?
• Sharks Stalock likely to dress vs. Ducks; Brown close
• Sharks hope visit from Ducks jolts them again
• KKurzCSN 11:50am via TweetDeck #SJSharks Couture questionable vs. #Ducks, Brown likely, and McLellan talks mumps csnbayarea.com/sharks/sharks-…
• In the Crease: Sharks going for second win over rival Ducks
• Sharks put Kennedy on injured reserve

The Gackle Report

• Do The Sharks Have Enough Secondary Scoring?
• Couture Questionable, Brown Ready To Go
• Sharks Looking To Get Physical With Rival Ducks

San Francisco Chronicle

• McKeon: Will Wilson or McLellan pay for Sharks’ start?

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• Daily Picks: Liking Ducks to extend Sharks’ skid

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• Goalie Nods: Crawford, Blackhawks conclude circus trip in L.A.

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• Yost: Thornton still performing at an elite level

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• Which non-playoff teams can qualify; who is toast?

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Anaheim Ducks

• AnaheimDucks 9:00am via TweetDeck The NorCal/SoCal rivalry heads to the Bay Area as the #NHLDucks and Sharks renew their rivalry tonight: bit.ly/DucksPreview_1… #ANAvsSJS

Orange County Register (paywall)

• icemancometh Nov 28, 8:57pm via TweetDeck Plenty went on with the Ducks. Some during and much of it aside from their 4-1 home loss to Chicago. ocregister.com/articles/estep…
• icemancometh 1:25pm via TweetDeck Expected lineups and some quick-hit notes ahead of Ducks-Sharks tonight at SAP Center. ocregister.com/ducks/goal-643…

Los Angeles Times

• latimespugmire Nov 28, 8:21pm via Twitter for Websites Ducks’ thinned defense is no match for Blackhawks in 4-1 loss fw.to/82WocrV

SBN: Anaheim Calling

• Ducks @ Sharks Preview: Moving On In A Big Hurry

My, my, my, my, my!  The Sharks and Ducks really do not like each other.  Sharks had a commanding 4-0 lead, when every whistle included tussles and fights.

But the Sharks ended their losing streak.  And Burns continues his scoring (and potential Norris candidacy).

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San Jose Mercury News

• Sharks not changing plans despite fears of bacterial infection outbreak in Southern California 
• San Jose Sharks blast Ducks to halt losing streak

CSN Bay Area/California

• In the Crease: Slumping Sharks face red-hot Ducks
• Tierney responds after he’s pulled from Sharks lineup
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•  Instant Replay: Sharks bounce back against Ducks
• Sharks come together as team in nasty win over Ducks
• Shot of the Game: Vlasic sneaks one through Andersen’s pads

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• Video: Burns widens scoring lead among defensemen
• Cold Sharks best hot Ducks in wild, brawl-filled game
• Video: Scott leaves bench, starts fight with Ducks’ Jackman

Puck Daddy

• Ducks, Sharks spend three periods fighting, squeeze in some hockey
• SOTN: HM — “Antti Niemi made 33 saves and the San Jose Sharks got goals from Tommy Wingels, Marc-Edouard Vlasic, Joe Pavelski and Brent Burns en route to a 4-1, fight-filled win over the Anaheim Ducks.”

Hockey Fights

• John Scott vs Tim Jackman (first tussle)
• Tommy Wingels vs Corey Perry
• Joe Pavelski vs Ben Lovejoy
• John Scott vs Tim Jackman (second tussle)
• James Sheppard vs Ryan Getzlaf

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Anaheim Ducks

• Practice Report: Ducks Talk Win Streak, Defense Before Matchup With Sharks
• Morning Report: Ducks Go For Eight Straight Tonight vs. San Jose
• Postgame Quotes: October 26 vs. San Jose

Orange County Register ($$$)

• Vatanen making a powerful impact on Ducks’ power play
• Miller: Ducks fans can show their heart for ‘Mighty Max’
• Final: Sharks 4, Ducks 1

Inside SoCal

• Corey Perry, Ryan Getzlaf lead Anaheim Ducks against San Jose Sharks
• For a change, Anaheim Ducks don’t put on a very good show for home crowd

Los Angeles Times

• Sharks power their way past Ducks in fight-filled game

SBN: Anaheim Calling

• Shooting for Eight Straight: Sharks @ Ducks Preview
• Ducks Suffer First Home Loss in Violent Fashion

Final preseason game for both the Sharks and Ducks.

Sharks are looking to finalize who will be in the NHL roster for the season opener and fine tune some line and pairing combinations.

Ducks the same, with perhaps a bit of added revenge for the loss to the Sharks previously.

Niemi is expected to start this game.  (Stalock notched the winner against the Ducks in San Jose.) Looks like Ducks will start Andersen; former Shark Dany Heatley is out with groin injury.

Ducks enjoyed US Olympian Hillary Knight joining their practice on Friday.

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• DanRusanowsky 2:11pm via Twitter for Websites

  RADIO TONIGHT: #SJSharks at Ducks 6:30 PT @KFOX and affiliates. LISTEN NOW: Game Preview Radio Podcast chirb.it/Ik3O0s @BretHedican

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Anaheim Ducks

• Practice Report: Boudreau Gives Updates on Fowler, Heatley and Palmieri
• @AnaheimDucks 5h5 hours ago

  #NHLDucks host rival @SanJoseSharks on #GirlsPlayHockey Night @HondaCenter. PREVIEW: http://bit.ly/2014Preseason_Game7Preview …

• ‏@AnaheimDucks 1h1 hour ago

  In the #NHLDucks Morning Report: Intensity rises as #NHLDucks approach preseason finale & #GirlsPlayHockey Night: http://bit.ly/MorningReport_100414 …

Orange County Register (paywall)

• ‏@icemancometh 1h1 hour ago

  No line rushes today but BB said he’s not playing both Rakell and Karlsson. One will as he wants Getzlaf, Kesler and Thompson in.

Inside SoCal

• @ElliottTeaford 3h3 hours ago

  Looks like Freddie Andersen in goal tonight for the #NHLDucks against the #SJSharks. #lastexhibition

Los Angeles Times

• @latimespugmire 13m13 minutes ago

  Ducks aim to look sharp tonight in preseason finale against Sharks http://fw.to/axunlcE

SBN: Anaheim Calling

• Preseason Gameday: Only One More