Sharks Team Report
(Fri, 19 Mar 2010 02:30:50 PDT)
The Sharks' struggles since the Olympic break combined with Phoenix's strong play have turned the Pacific Division into a race again.
The Sharks were sitting pretty when play halted in mid-February for the Vancouver Games, leading the Coyotes by 10 points in the standings. But that lead has shrunk to a mere three because the Sharks, losers of four straight, have gone 3-4-1 since the season's restart while the Coyotes have gone 7-1, with those seven victories representing their current winning streak.
Should the Sharks be concerned? Absolutely. They are only halfway through what is turning into a disastrous six-game road trip. The Sharks have lost all three at the start, and take their shaken confidence into a schedule that sees them play the second of back-to-backs Friday in...
Canucks beat Sharks 3-2
(Thu, 18 Mar 2010 23:05:33 PDT)
The Vancouver Canucks didn't have any problems getting focused and motivated for this opponent. The Canucks bounced back from a lopsided loss to the lowly New York Islanders two nights earlier with a 3-2 victory over San Jose on Thursday, beating the Sharks for just the second time in 10 games over three seasons.
Hockey Night's 3 Stars (CBC.ca)
(Thu, 18 Mar 2010 22:52:20 PDT)
CBCSports.ca senior hockey writer Tim Wharnsby picks Thursday's top NHL performers.
Thursday's Three Stars: Pominville hits for three; Vokoun's blunder
(Thu, 18 Mar 2010 22:28:14 PDT)
No. 1 Star: Jason Pominville, Buffalo Sabres During a 6-2 rout of the Tampa Bay Lightning, Pominville recorded a...
Puck Previews: Orr says Cooke focus 'silly'; Sharks face Canucks
(Thu, 18 Mar 2010 16:08:47 PDT)
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Maple Leafs look to spoil Devils' visit (CBC.ca)
(Thu, 18 Mar 2010 10:53:25 PDT)
The New Jersey Devils are jockeying for top spot in a hotly contested divisional race and visit Toronto looking for an elusive late-season road win while the Maple Leafs try to play spoiler for the fifth straight season.
Devils have a hold on Penguins (CBC.ca)
(Wed, 17 Mar 2010 11:27:30 PDT)
The Pittsburgh Penguins don't have a win against the New Jersey Devils in five tries this season, but just one at the right time could see them off and running for the Atlantic Division title.
Flickering Flames need scoring spark (CBC.ca)
(Wed, 17 Mar 2010 09:00:57 PDT)
Struggling to score once again, the Calgary Flames are trying to avoid falling farther out of the Western Conference playoff picture as they visit another tough opponent Wednesday in the Colorado Avalanche.
Puck Daddy chats with Shane Doan about Phoenix as hockey market, casting 'Seinfeld', meeting Johnny Cash, headshot rule
(Wed, 17 Mar 2010 08:30:58 PDT)
Shane Doan is an original member of the Phoenix Coyotes . His rookie season found him playing during the final...
Plekanec, Habs suspend talks: Take 5 (CBC.ca)
(Wed, 17 Mar 2010 07:54:37 PDT)
HNIC's senior online reporter Tim Wharnsby dishes out the latest news, buzz and inside information from the hockey world, including the latest on Tomas Plekanec's contract talks with the Canadiens, and Washington's success without Alex Ovechkin.
Tuesday's Three Stars: Kari Lehtonen kicks them out; John Tavares shows off; Olympic goalies struggle
(Wed, 17 Mar 2010 01:57:48 PDT)
No. 1 Star: Kari Lehtonen, Dallas Stars On paper it was a tall order, a starting assignment against the potent...
Ribeiro, Morrow, Lehtonen lead Stars over Sharks
(Tue, 16 Mar 2010 21:45:23 PDT)
Dallas Stars coach Marc Crawford will remember his 500th victory for the performance by his goaltender, not his team's season-best offensive outburst. Kari Lehtonen made 44 saves in his second start of the season, Mike Ribeiro and Brenden Morrow each scored twice -- including short-handed goals in the third period -- and the Stars boosted their fading playoff chances with an 8-2 rout of the...
Flames need to fly on Wings again (CBC.ca)
(Mon, 15 Mar 2010 08:36:10 PDT)
It's déjà vu all over again for the Calgary Flames, who for the second straight week head into a big game with Detroit just behind the Red Wings for the eighth and final Western Conference playoff spot.
The Vezina Race: Ryan Miller vs. the Western Conference
(Mon, 15 Mar 2010 08:18:27 PDT)
The NHL's 30 general managers vote on the Vezina Trophy, making it one of the most crassly political and...
What We Learned: As pattern persists, what to do with Ovechkin?
(Mon, 15 Mar 2010 06:50:36 PDT)
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Selanne scores 599th goal, Ducks beat Sharks
(Sun, 14 Mar 2010 21:15:33 PDT)
The Anaheim Ducks haven't had much to pat themselves on the back about. A great deal of their misery has been caused by the San Jose Sharks. But Anaheim's 4-2 victory over the Western Conference leaders Sunday night salvaged a shred of dignity for the Ducks, who avoided getting swept by their Pacific Division rivals in a six-game season series for the third time.
Saturday's Three Stars: Pronger's heroics, Bryz blanks Canes
(Sat, 13 Mar 2010 23:58:56 PST)
No. 1 Star: Chris Pronger, Philadelphia Flyers Who says Pronger's lost a step? With less than 20 seconds...
Allen's OT goal leads Panthers past Sharks 3-2
(Sat, 13 Mar 2010 16:41:19 PST)
The Florida Panthers showed the San Jose Sharks what it's like to be on the wrong side of a third-period comeback. Bryan Allen scored with 2:14 left in overtime to help the Panthers rally from an early two-goal deficit to beat the Sharks 3-2 on Saturday for their first win in San Jose in 10 years.
Puck Headlines: Avery on scratch; Preds staying through 2012
(Fri, 12 Mar 2010 11:51:00 PST)
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Sharks rally to beat Predators 8-5
(Thu, 11 Mar 2010 23:10:35 PST)
After watching his team rally for the third straight game with a six-goal third period, all San Jose coach Todd McLellan wanted to talk about was the listless play the first two periods that put the Sharks in the hole. "We were clearly outworked, outplayed, outhustled for two periods and that's very disappointing," McLellan said.
Thursday's Three Stars: Pavelski owns 3rd, scores amazing goal
(Thu, 11 Mar 2010 23:05:05 PST)
No. 1 Star: Joe Pavelski, San Jose Sharks The Sharks forward had two goals and two assists in the third period,...
Puck Previews: Reebok hands out reward; Preds vs. Sharks
(Thu, 11 Mar 2010 16:36:53 PST)
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Marty Turco on Stars' playoff chances, Semin's shootout fail
(Tue, 09 Mar 2010 08:09:50 PST)
The goal cam on NHL broadcasts has given fans a goalie's-eye view of remarkable saves and thrilling...
Puck Headlines: Playoff goalie headaches; no NBC ratings bump
(Mon, 08 Mar 2010 11:10:23 PST)
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Can Steve Downie really be part of the NHL's best line?
(Mon, 08 Mar 2010 10:05:40 PST)
One can argue that, overall, the Washington Capitals ' Ovechkin/Backstrom/Knuble trio or the San Jose Sharks...
What We Learned: Why would Olympic fans watch this nonsense?
(Mon, 08 Mar 2010 06:48:12 PST)
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Saturday's Three Stars: Stewart trick breaks Avs drought
(Sat, 06 Mar 2010 23:25:46 PST)
No. 1 Star: Chris Stewart, Colorado Avalanche According to the AP, it had been 199 games since the Avalanche...
