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Back home after sweeping through Albert. Devils are up.

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Former Sharks on opponent: Ryane Clowe (LTIR), Tyler Kennedy; Chris Terreri, goaltending coach; Patrick Rissmiller, development coach

In his second start, Reimer got his first shutout of the season for the Sharks.   Couture (2) and Pavelski provided the offense needed for the win. The Oilers did not seem able to match the Sharks speed or physicality (unless sucker punching an unsuspecting player – see Nurse on Polak; DoPS hearing for incident Thursday morning).

Devils are kinda playing out the season, being 6 points out of a wild card spot.  #1 goalie Corey Schneider is out with a knee issue. Cammalleri, Elias and Josefson are staying in New Jersey, rather than travel to California. Sislo and Helgeson have been recalled to provide depth/healthy bodies. Lines are being tweaked due to personnel changes.

I’m expecting Jones to be back in the net tonight.

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Tuesday’s win in a shutout puts Jones 44 seconds from tying franchise record (held by Stalock). Paul Martin skated in his 700th game. And a successful first coach’s challenge from DeBoer kept it a shutout. (Ovechkin did not play as he overslept and missed morning skate, violating team rules.)  Sharks are crediting their improved shot blocking as one reason why they are up 3-0 this season.

Big news before morning skate is that Couture broke his fibula in practice yesterday; returning to SJ for surgery (on Saturday); expected to be out 4-6 weeks.  Goldobin has been recalled, but appears to be replacing Donskoi in the lineup; Smith expected to make his season debut.  Hertl has moved up to be the 2nd line center from morning skate reports; more may be expected of him.

DeBoer is returning to his previous coaching gig; he was fired the day after Christmas last year, but did take the team to the Stanley Cup final in his first season behind their bench.

On the other side of the ice, the Devils, 0-3-0 are still looking for their first win. Schneider missed the last game for the birth of his son, so could have some extra motivation in net. The Devils have yet to have a lead this season, playing from behind. Zajac hoped to return to the lineup against the Sharks after missing some practices, but remains out with nagging injury.  Larsson moves on from former bench boss, ready to face his team.  Tootoo was fined for a dangerous trip in the Devils last game (max CBA amount).