Kings Beat Sharks 1-0, Stalock Sets New Shutout Record
(Originally published at Sports Radio Service)
The San Jose Sharks lost 1-0 to the Los Angeles Kings at SAP Center on Monday night. It was the first game in 15 between San Jose and Los Angeles that went to the visitor. In the middle of the loss, Alex Stalock broke Evgeni Nabokov’s franchise record for shutout minutes, set back in 2009. Stalock has reset the record at 178:55. (more…)
Three is Prime: Sharks Keep Stars in Place
(Originally published at Sports Radio Service)
The San Jose Sharks really like the number three. They needed three goals to win their sixth in a row Saturday night. All three goals were scored by the Sharks who just signed three year contract extensions: Joe Thornton and Patrick Marleau.
With those contract extensions, the Sharks propped open that window people talk about, the one that is supposed to be closing on them. Whether or not they also extend Dan Boyle, the team has locked up most of its most productive players for at least three years. (more…)
Sharks Extend Win Streak to 5, Another Shutout for Stalock
(Originally published at Sports Radio Service)
The Sharks won their fifth in a row, defeating the Jets 1-0. Alex Stalock got his second shutout in a row, the first being on January 16 in Florida against the Panthers.
Sharks head coach Todd McLellan was glad to see the Sharks play a much better game than they had Monday: (more…)
Sharks Underwhelm in 3-2 Win Over Calgary
(Originally published at Sports Radio Service)
The San Jose Sharks defeated the Calgary Flames Monday night. With a final score of 3-2, the game was distinctive for seeing three goals scored in a minute and 14 seconds. There was only one penalty called in the game, and the third period was scoreless. It was a muffled ending to a game that started with a bang.
Sharks head coach Todd McLellan was similarly underwhelmed by his team’s performance: (more…)
Sharks Taking One Game at a Time
(Originally published at Sports Radio Service)
The San Jose Sharks had a shootout against Washington, a shutout against Florida, and a wide-open nine-goal game with two hat tricks against Tampa Bay. Just like that, the Sharks have won three in a row after not being able to win more than one in a row for seven games. Perhaps the tide has turned. Perhaps the Sharks have really settled in and are doing what every team says they want to do, must do: take one game at a time. (more…)
Sharks Defeat Capitals in Shootout
(Originally published at Sports Radio Service)
It could be hard to remember when the Sharks struggled in the shootout, since they have now won in five in a row. Their defeat of the Washington Capitals on Tuesday was not a dominant one, but it was worth two points. It was also worth pride points, as the Sharks extended their current winning streak against Washington to six, and 17-1 since 1999. (more…)
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