Every game the Sharks always end up giving up the first goal. What I have noticed is they are always a team of resillience. Most teams let themselves fall when they are down, but the Sharks always seem to still fight. I like to see that the Sharks still work together and put out effort.
Late in the third period the Sharks put on a push. They were behind 3-2 but a great pass from Logan Couture to Patrick Marleau decided the tying goal with 22 seconds left. The game went to sudden death overtime, which ended up scoreless. The game ended in a shootout where the Sharks could not finish their remarkable last second comeback.
You can't really blame anybody for the Sharks' loss. It would have been a lot nicer to see the Sharks snap their 3 game skid. Joe Pavelski tied it in the shootout, giving the Sharks a chance to end it in the next round. San Jose needs to find a way to get the lead in games while keeping them at the same time.
Anti Niemi had a great game as usual. The Sharks defense still isn't performing the way I would like to see them in front of Niemi. The Sharks have a strong offense, and seeing them not use it is just a bummer. Sharks need to step it up once again to get anywhere in the standings.
Big Pavs & Clowe
Yeahhh buddy.
Wednesday, December 14, 2011
Monday, December 12, 2011
Sharks Rip Stars
Seeing two Pacific Division rivals going head to head is always very exciting. The hated Dallas Stars came into the Shark Tank thinking that they could leave with a win. They thought wrong, Logan Couture and Jamie Mcginn scored in the first minute of the first period, devastating the Stars.
The Stars offense started to come into action after the two early goals by the Sharks. Dallas tallied twice tying the game in the second period. The game started to get a little chippy with a couple scrums after whistles.
Halfway through the second period, Ryane Clowe scored to make the game 3-2. Dallas took a step back on their heels which gave San Jose the green light to destroy the Dallas Stars' defense and goaltending. This flury included goals from Brad Winchester and a goal by Torrey Mitchell. This onslaught discouraged the visiting team.
Also Anti Niemi had a couple of brilliant saves. One in particular that really caught my eye was the save against Jamie Benn. I like the way Niemi stuck with Benn and had patience all throughout the game. He never fell for any of the dekes, or fakes, from Benn. Anti Niemi's net minding is what is keeping the Sharks in close games.
The Stars offense started to come into action after the two early goals by the Sharks. Dallas tallied twice tying the game in the second period. The game started to get a little chippy with a couple scrums after whistles.
Halfway through the second period, Ryane Clowe scored to make the game 3-2. Dallas took a step back on their heels which gave San Jose the green light to destroy the Dallas Stars' defense and goaltending. This flury included goals from Brad Winchester and a goal by Torrey Mitchell. This onslaught discouraged the visiting team.
Also Anti Niemi had a couple of brilliant saves. One in particular that really caught my eye was the save against Jamie Benn. I like the way Niemi stuck with Benn and had patience all throughout the game. He never fell for any of the dekes, or fakes, from Benn. Anti Niemi's net minding is what is keeping the Sharks in close games.
Wednesday, December 7, 2011
Wild Quiet Sharks
Starting the game off Joe Pavelski had a beautiful goal putting the Sharks ahead 1 nothing. The Sharks buzzed and had all the momentum most of the first period untill the Wild stepped up their game leading to a dissapointing San Jose Sharks loss at the Tank. It really gets me frustrated to see the Sharks play like this because in my opinion they are the best team in the NHL.
In the first period Wild starting goaltender Josh Harding was injured by an elbow from his own player. Matt Hackett came in on backup and put on a show, standing on his head for the Wild. For some reason all goaltenders seem to have a great game against this San Jose powerhouse.
Niemi had a decent game although he let 2 goals that he should have snagged in. Sharks D has to be a lot better for Niemi. I don't think all of the work should be put on the goaltender. It reminded me of last game against the Panthers which in my opinion was a horrible game for San Jose. The Florida Panthers are a horrible team and losing to them 5-3 is just unacceptable.
I think if the Sharks want to get anywhere in the playoffs, they have to step up their game. Underestimating teams is not a smart thing to do in the NHL. Although these games lead to dissapointment, the San Jose fan base will always be behind them. I am looking forward to seeing Sharks' rivals, Dallas Stars, tomorrow. Hated player Steve Ott will be recieving some chirping from the Tank.
In the first period Wild starting goaltender Josh Harding was injured by an elbow from his own player. Matt Hackett came in on backup and put on a show, standing on his head for the Wild. For some reason all goaltenders seem to have a great game against this San Jose powerhouse.
Niemi had a decent game although he let 2 goals that he should have snagged in. Sharks D has to be a lot better for Niemi. I don't think all of the work should be put on the goaltender. It reminded me of last game against the Panthers which in my opinion was a horrible game for San Jose. The Florida Panthers are a horrible team and losing to them 5-3 is just unacceptable.
I think if the Sharks want to get anywhere in the playoffs, they have to step up their game. Underestimating teams is not a smart thing to do in the NHL. Although these games lead to dissapointment, the San Jose fan base will always be behind them. I am looking forward to seeing Sharks' rivals, Dallas Stars, tomorrow. Hated player Steve Ott will be recieving some chirping from the Tank.
Monday, December 5, 2011
Sharks Remarkable Comeback Against Canadians
This whole game the Sharks fell behind and then came back. Being able to come back and not completely fall behind is a very strong skill to obtain. This tenacious Sharks squad always finds a way to rally on the other teams flaws when behind. The Canadians giveaways and horrible puck movement led to a late Sharks goal by Ryane Clowe tying it at 3 with 1:26 left in the period.
The game went scoreless in overtime leading to a shootout. Anti Niemi finished the shootout with a win by stopping sniper P.K Suban with a pad save. This was a remarkable comeback on the Sharks part to be ablw to bounce back from being down late in the period.
Joe Pavelski scored in the shootout to put the Sharks ahead of the Canadians. Pavs has a lazer of a shot and rarely get stopped in the shootout. Joe always seems to do the right things on and off the ice. He is a very smart hockey player which leads to all of his clutch goals.
I was also very happy to see Marty Havlat in the shootout. Seeing that Sharks head coach trusts Havlat is very nice to see considering he is a new Sharks player that has been injured. Marty Havlat has also been playing very well which is a great thing to see considering he is a new comer to the Sharks.
The game went scoreless in overtime leading to a shootout. Anti Niemi finished the shootout with a win by stopping sniper P.K Suban with a pad save. This was a remarkable comeback on the Sharks part to be ablw to bounce back from being down late in the period.
Joe Pavelski scored in the shootout to put the Sharks ahead of the Canadians. Pavs has a lazer of a shot and rarely get stopped in the shootout. Joe always seems to do the right things on and off the ice. He is a very smart hockey player which leads to all of his clutch goals.
I was also very happy to see Marty Havlat in the shootout. Seeing that Sharks head coach trusts Havlat is very nice to see considering he is a new Sharks player that has been injured. Marty Havlat has also been playing very well which is a great thing to see considering he is a new comer to the Sharks.
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