[Open Thread] Game Five, Western Conference QF: Calgary Flames at San Jose Sharks

by Diecast Dude on Apr 17, 2008 3:57 PM PDT in Sharks News

(Series tied 2-2)

Y'all don't need me to tell you this is huge, right? Didn't think so.

For the Sharks, they need to maintain the level of play demonstrated in the second and third periods of Game Four. Nothing less will suffice against a game and grimly determined Calgary squad, especially with Mikka Kiprusoff trying to single-handedly steal the series. It will be intense. At least the Sharks had better be.

Okay, let's drop the puck.

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OMG!!!

The Flyer vs. Caps game is in overtime on VS!! I am in LA so i am out of market and thus missing the beginning of the game. THIS BLOWS!!!! Please update me regularly until the first game is over!!

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by OakFoSho on Apr 17, 2008 7:01 PM PDT reply actions

I'm on it.

by Diecast Dude on Apr 17, 2008 7:08 PM PDT reply actions

The Tank...

... is rocking'!

by Diecast Dude on Apr 17, 2008 7:12 PM PDT reply actions

18:59 1st

Flames brought their refs. Phantom trip by Ehrhoff. Calgary power play.

by Diecast Dude on Apr 17, 2008 7:15 PM PDT reply actions

Sharks kill penalty

Followed by great shift!

by Diecast Dude on Apr 17, 2008 7:17 PM PDT reply actions

16:09 1st

Kippet stalls for time with "equipment problem"

by Diecast Dude on Apr 17, 2008 7:19 PM PDT reply actions

15:09 1st

Another phantom trip, this time by Mitchell

by Diecast Dude on Apr 17, 2008 7:21 PM PDT reply actions

And the Kill???``

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by OakFoSho on Apr 17, 2008 7:22 PM PDT reply actions

14:38 1st

Calgary penalty! 4 on 4.

Rivet and Iginla jawing.

by Diecast Dude on Apr 17, 2008 7:23 PM PDT reply actions

KILL HIM RIVET!!!

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by OakFoSho on Apr 17, 2008 7:24 PM PDT reply actions

13:50 1st

SJ will have :20 of PP

by Diecast Dude on Apr 17, 2008 7:24 PM PDT reply actions

STUPID OVERTIME WILL NOT END!!!!

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by OakFoSho on Apr 17, 2008 7:24 PM PDT reply actions

Nothing on PP

Back and forth. Lots of hitting. And hugging after the play. But they ain't loving!

11:36 1st

by Diecast Dude on Apr 17, 2008 7:29 PM PDT reply actions

Halfway through 1st

Great action!

by Diecast Dude on Apr 17, 2008 7:32 PM PDT reply actions

7:42 1st

Shelly is completely inside Calgary's heads. Every time he's on the ice they lose focus and focus instead on him.

by Diecast Dude on Apr 17, 2008 7:35 PM PDT reply actions

5:20 1st

That was close... Nabby was without a stick for about 20 seconds, but SJ finally cleared.

by Diecast Dude on Apr 17, 2008 7:40 PM PDT reply actions

4:12 1st

More back and forth. A few scoring chances for each side.

by Diecast Dude on Apr 17, 2008 7:42 PM PDT reply actions

2:26 1st

EEEK! Big Joe gave the puck away and Calgary hit the post!

by Diecast Dude on Apr 17, 2008 7:45 PM PDT reply actions

23.5 1st

Major "hugging" after the play. No penalties.

by Diecast Dude on Apr 17, 2008 7:49 PM PDT reply actions

End 1st

Even more "hugging" after the horn. Don't think there are any penalties.

Sharks had advantage during first half of period, Flames slight edge latter half. Very wide open at both ends of the ice.

by Diecast Dude on Apr 17, 2008 7:54 PM PDT reply actions

Terrible Penalties

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by OakFoSho on Apr 17, 2008 8:18 PM PDT reply actions

12:06 2nd

Calgary definitely brought their refs tonight. Ah well. Gotta play through it.

by Diecast Dude on Apr 17, 2008 8:22 PM PDT reply actions

Memo to Joe Thornton

Next time you're on a shorthanded breakaway...

... try shooting before you're behind the net.

by Diecast Dude on Apr 17, 2008 8:25 PM PDT reply actions

He tried but it slipped off his backhand on the

replay. ITS ALL GOOD NOW THOUGH!!! Pavelski!!!

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by OakFoSho on Apr 17, 2008 8:29 PM PDT up reply actions

JOE FREAKIN PAVELSKI!!!!

3 Games and 3 POINTS including that HUGE freakin goal!!!! AHHAHAHAHHAHAHHAHA!!!! GOOOOO SHARKS!!!!

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by OakFoSho on Apr 17, 2008 8:28 PM PDT reply actions

PICKLES!!

He just did something that tells me he is growing up real fast. HE FINALLY TOOK IT UPON HIMSELF TO CLEAR THE ZONE!! He usually just passes it....

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by OakFoSho on Apr 17, 2008 8:33 PM PDT reply actions

6:07 2nd

Flames are getting away with all kinds of cheap shots. Sharks need to start doing a much better job of clearing the puck out of their end.

by Diecast Dude on Apr 17, 2008 8:36 PM PDT reply actions

1:53 2nd

The Captain!

by Diecast Dude on Apr 17, 2008 8:43 PM PDT reply actions

Big Joe to the C!!!

2-1 SHAAAAAAARRRRRRKSSSSS!!! PATTY !!!!! SOUPY!!!! BIG JOE!!!

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by OakFoSho on Apr 17, 2008 8:43 PM PDT reply actions

End 2nd

This flirting with disaster in their own end routine has got to stop! But they have the lead, and that's what matters.
SJ is doing a good job of forcing Calgary to play wide open end to end, a game in which the Flames can't hope to keep up. Still, Kipper is keeping them on the game, so this is far from over.

by Diecast Dude on Apr 17, 2008 8:52 PM PDT reply actions

Nabby is having a great game!!

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by OakFoSho on Apr 17, 2008 9:05 PM PDT up reply actions

16:41 3rd

Sharks putting heavy pressure on. Doing much better with puck in own end.

by Diecast Dude on Apr 17, 2008 9:08 PM PDT reply actions

CHEECH!!!!

3-1 Sharks!!

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by OakFoSho on Apr 17, 2008 9:10 PM PDT reply actions

15:08 3rd

Cheech and Little Joe make it happen!

by Diecast Dude on Apr 17, 2008 9:11 PM PDT reply actions

CHEECH!!! AGAIN!!!! FORM THE C!!!!

4-1 SHARKS!!!!

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by OakFoSho on Apr 17, 2008 9:16 PM PDT reply actions

11:38 3rd

Cheech and the Captain!

by Diecast Dude on Apr 17, 2008 9:18 PM PDT reply actions

The Calgary Refs are trying to get them back

in the game. More crap penalties!!

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by OakFoSho on Apr 17, 2008 9:19 PM PDT reply actions

10:54 3rd

It's far from over. Flames score on the PP. 4-2 Sharks.

by Diecast Dude on Apr 17, 2008 9:20 PM PDT reply actions

5:50 3rd

SJ is playing a prevent offense, if you will... working on keeping the puck in Calgary's end, but not as much at trying to score.

by Diecast Dude on Apr 17, 2008 9:30 PM PDT reply actions

OMG!!!! COME ON SHARKS!!!!

4-3 Sharks!!! One Minute of DEFENSE!!!!! DEFENSE DEFENSE DEFENSE!!!! Clear the Zone!!

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by OakFoSho on Apr 17, 2008 9:35 PM PDT reply actions

1:17 3rd

Nervous time. Calgary pulls the goalie and scores. SJ being too timid.

by Diecast Dude on Apr 17, 2008 9:36 PM PDT reply actions

51.9 3rd

Nervous time

by Diecast Dude on Apr 17, 2008 9:37 PM PDT reply actions

PRESURE PRESURE PRESURE!!!!!

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by OakFoSho on Apr 17, 2008 9:37 PM PDT reply actions

AHAHAHHAHAHAHA SERIES 3-2 SHARKS!!!

Great Game!!

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by OakFoSho on Apr 17, 2008 9:39 PM PDT reply actions

WOO-HOO!!!

Sharks win!

Pavelski 3rd star, Cheechoo 2nd, Marleau 1st.

by Diecast Dude on Apr 17, 2008 9:41 PM PDT reply actions

Couldn't agree more.

Marleau is coming to play. So much respect for him right now.

by coma @ Fear The Fin on Apr 17, 2008 9:58 PM PDT up reply actions

F yeah

unfortunately had to miss the game due to the obligation of going to an A's game (never again). But thought you'd all might like to know that they showed highlights of the game at the Coliseum (3-1 sharks in 3rd) and the place went nuts. Place was louder for the sharks lead than they were for the A's. Go Sharks.

by drink409 on Apr 17, 2008 11:09 PM PDT reply actions