Gameday Wrap Up: Sharks Beat Kings 2-1

I HATE shootouts!

But I’ll make an exception for this one

that was exciting and perverted at the same time

oh wait

Right up there with Arturs Irbe and Maris Ziedins

7 rounds…phew. I can’t wait to read the commentary from the fine folks in attendance.

don’t talk about anything too wierd without me

It’s a win. So for that I’m happy.

There were lots of things to be positive about, but over all, I have the feeling we escaped with a win. We still have to get a lot better in a short time

If Quick and Ersberg play like that next year, LA will go far………..

I watched him skate tonight, is it possible he has a minor injury that is not being talked about? He seems 3/4 stride off

yeah i think that some sort of confidence in cheechoo must have been jump started once he got into the locker room let alone once he beat ersberg and took the win. i guess we’ll find out tomorrow in anaheim. go sharks

all day…………………..hoo haaaaaaaaa

I gotta work tomorrow, and this place is dead tonight. I’m outta here. See y’all tomorrow

The first period was absolutely amazing (except for the inability to get more than one goal) and the second and third periods declined, but weren’t horrible like some have been this past stretch. In fact, if you disregard that the Sharks couldn’t score more than once, they went 0 for 8 on the PP, allowed something like 7 breakaways, and they had 20+ giveaways, it was a pretty good game. Er, that doesn’t sound that good, but you get the idea. They skated well, put a lot of pressure on the Kings, and got chance after chance by putting the pucks on net. But once again, they decide to make a backup goalie look like a Vezina candidate. Which is a good sign, since that means that they’re returning to the ways of old – right?

Regarding the 2 on 0 – I’m not sure which fails more, the fact that the Sharks gave up a 2 on 0 or the fact that the Kings didn’t even get a shot away. If I were Puck Daddy, I’d put that entire play from both sides (save Nabby) in the dishonorable mention section. The fact that it developed is bad, yes, but the fact that the Kings didn’t even get a shot off on probably the best scoring chance ever is even worse.

I hate the shootout. I hate it with the intensity of a thousand burning stars that have somehow collided, collapsed, and has formed a black hole that sucks anything and everything in the universe. Its like a heart attack and ulcer all rolled up into one big mess. And having to go through it fourteen times? Ugh. Thank god I was behind and ran in here to check who won so I didn’t have to go through the heart attack/ulcer again after the initial three rounds.

The Sharks really helped Nabby prep for the shootout by giving up all those breakaways, though. So I guess one good thing came from those giveaways/defensive breakdowns, right?

Yay for a win. Feels good that we got one without blowing a three goal lead in the process.

Seto, 3rd line, 2nd line, Boyle, Murray, Nabby.

Sharks continue to suck at getting the puck out of their zone. To give credit to the Kings, their forwards forechecked like heck and were very aggressive. To put the blame on the Sharks, they’re not sticking passes and making several ill-advised passes. Only player who consistently had success in getting a breakout was Boyle.

2nd line once again ghosting as the 1st line. I agree with the majority. Big Joe looks several strides behind. Overall it didn’t look like he was really skating very well or very hard. I’m also getting really sick of his giveaways along the boards. Marleau had some jump, but Seto really propelled that line tonight. I’m sure his goal scoring slump will end soon if he maintains the hard work he showed tonight. If not for Ersberg’s best Rogie Vachon impersonation, I’m sure Seto would’ve had 2 goals.

Unfortunately the injuries have worn the 3rd and 4th line thin, but Goc looked great. Made some very aggressive moves to the net and laid out some big checks.

That 2-0 was just an embarrassment at both ends. Nabby played the situation well. Nabby was very, very solid in his first game back. I’d presume the sharks will start Boucher tomorrow. If they show the same effort as they did tonight, they should win.

nothing to complain about.

Notes:
-Milan Michalek is FAST
-Patty looked like he was fired up
-Ersberg was studly
-I’m glad Nabokov is back, and looks to be in pretty good shape
-4 on 4 play seems to have improved
-Hopefully I’ll be able to catch more of tonight’s game.

See you guys then!

The Sharks keep pace with Boston and Detroit – those two are at 99 points, and the Sharks are at 98. All three teams can hit or break 100 points tomorrow: even though 26 of 30 teams played tonight, there are 14 playing tomorrow. Boston plays Pittsburgh, and Detroit plays Columbus. Columbus is looking mighty scary – but not to the point where I would want Detroit to beat them.

Nabby playing back-to-backs? I originally thought Boosh would be in, but Lurker and Gray convinced me otherwise.

Coming this week – all Pacific Division, (almost) all the time. Minus Nashville on Thursday, and Colorado next Sunday, we have 3 PacDiv matchups in addition to tonight’s game.

Final thought – I love that 99% of the audience cheered for Sean O’Donnell, who played in his 1,000th NHL game tonight. The 1% that booed are officially assholes, and I don’t want to be associated with them.

That 2 on none was really embarrassing. For both teams. Fail to to Sharks for letting it happen. And what, did Nabby’s angry glare scare the Kings into not taking a shot?

Officiating was pretty bad, and Don Koharski and Kerry Fraser weren’t even in the building. Blown and missed calls all over the place.

Can the Stealth please schedule their games around the Sharks schedule? I’m guessing the ice was pretty bad tonight cause guys on both teams kept falling.

Wasn’t exactly what I was hoping to see tonight, but two points is two points.