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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.
