[Open Thread] Game Two, Western Conference SF: Dallas Stars at San Jose Sharks
Once again... let's try this again.
One strongly suspects how, given Ron Wilson's strong words after Game One, the Sharks will be far more aggressive in their shotblocking efforts. I don't remember Patrick Marleau doing the bunnyhop on Dallas' game winner, but obviously there it was. One also suspects the effort to check Mike Modano hard along with generate traffic in front of Marty Turco will also see a substantial increase. Or at least it better.
Okay, let's drop the puck.
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(14:31 1st) Thus far...
... it's the Sharks & Stars. Dallas is playing the trap to perfection. It's up to San Jose to figure out how to break it, since the clutch / grab / hold isn't going to be called. Some good chances on the power plays, but no conversions. Sharks have done a good job of limiting Dallas' offense.
by Diecast Dude on Apr 27, 2008 6:25 PM PDT 0 recs
(9:01 1st) Sharks back on PP
They need to take advantage (again) of the Stars lack of discipline.
by Diecast Dude on Apr 27, 2008 6:32 PM PDT 0 recs
(4:23 1st) Bad things happen...
... when you don't clear the puck. Morrow is schooling Ehrhoff behind the net.
by Diecast Dude on Apr 27, 2008 6:42 PM PDT 0 recs
(End 1st) Fit to be tied
Pardon the pun. Sharks need to start winning the puck possession battles in their own end. And put more direct pressure on Turco.
by Diecast Dude on Apr 27, 2008 6:49 PM PDT 0 recs
(13:35 2nd) Ouch
Great stop by Dallas on that otherwise sure-fire tip-in. Ah well.
by Diecast Dude on Apr 27, 2008 7:13 PM PDT 0 recs
(10:51 2nd) This period can best be described...
... as grungy. On both sides.
by Diecast Dude on Apr 27, 2008 7:18 PM PDT 0 recs
Seems like Dallas is able to hold it in the Sharks zone but the Sharks are forced to play the offensive zone on transition only.
by drink409 on
Apr 27, 2008 7:25 PM PDT
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(5:06 2nd) Michalek!
That is using your skills to the max!
by Diecast Dude on Apr 27, 2008 7:30 PM PDT 0 recs
(1:02 2nd) Business is picking up
The Morrow line is a big problem for the Sharks.
by Diecast Dude on Apr 27, 2008 7:36 PM PDT 0 recs
Some REALLY BoneHead passes at the end...
But really glad to have a lead right now
by drink409 on Apr 27, 2008 7:37 PM PDT 0 recs
(End 2nd) At least they're ahead
Still way too many bad plays with the puck in their own end. They are doing better at breaking the press and generating scoring chances, but this is still anyone's game.
by Diecast Dude on Apr 27, 2008 7:41 PM PDT 0 recs
I went to grab something to eat
How did the Stars get 2 goals in less than a minute?
by Caught Backcourt on Apr 27, 2008 8:03 PM PDT 0 recs
not sure if you were filled in yet but..
Pavelski gave it away in the Sharks zone leading to a goal. Then a BS penalty on the Sharks to make up for a blown call by the refs earlier led to a PP goal for Modano. Lame.
by drink409 on
Apr 27, 2008 8:29 PM PDT
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Thanks
I was following on the Yahoo boxscore, but the only thing it reports is "Modano, PP Goal."
Nothing the Sharks can do about blown calls, but they really need to start tightening up their game.
by Caught Backcourt on
Apr 27, 2008 8:35 PM PDT
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(16:21 3rd) Hoo boy.
by Diecast Dude on Apr 27, 2008 8:07 PM PDT 0 recs
(12:40 3rd) Hoo boy. Again.
by Diecast Dude on Apr 27, 2008 8:10 PM PDT 0 recs
(8:20 3rd) {{shakes head}}
This is more than a little frustrating to watch.
by Diecast Dude on Apr 27, 2008 8:14 PM PDT 0 recs
(6:47 3rd) A Dallas time out?
Wonder why, since most everything is going their way.
by Diecast Dude on Apr 27, 2008 8:18 PM PDT 0 recs
Dang Sharks!
Don't miss your assignments!
by oaklandSMASH on Apr 27, 2008 8:20 PM PDT 0 recs
(6:05 3rd) Goodnight.
The Sharks know exactly what Dallas is going to do, and does nothing to counter it. Meanwhile, they continue to routinely fumble the puck. Expect some lineup changes for the next game. Be nice if they'd grow some between now and then.
by Diecast Dude on Apr 27, 2008 8:23 PM PDT 0 recs
No Intensity, No Sense of Urgency
Looks like there's gonna be no Game 5 back in HP.
by jtoj on Apr 27, 2008 8:23 PM PDT 0 recs
True
I had such high hopes for the Sharkies, but they are playing like it was good enough just to be invited to the dance.
by oaklandSMASH on
Apr 27, 2008 8:33 PM PDT
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Yeah
Seems like we're heading down the same path as last year.
by Caught Backcourt on
Apr 27, 2008 8:37 PM PDT
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(2:45 3rd) Wonder if Ron Wilson...
... will really shake things up and start Boucher next game. He just came in for Nabokov, who went straight to the locker room.
by Diecast Dude on Apr 27, 2008 8:27 PM PDT 0 recs
(1:15 3rd) Stars get empty netter
For what it's worth.
by Diecast Dude on Apr 27, 2008 8:29 PM PDT 0 recs
Wow...
many, many mistakes. Hopefully we can take two in Dallas.
by drink409 on Apr 27, 2008 8:31 PM PDT 0 recs
Open net goal
the cherry on top of a ***tty sharks performance.
by oaklandSMASH on Apr 27, 2008 8:31 PM PDT 0 recs
(End 3rd) Good grief.
That was as embarrassing as it gets. Total ineptitude. What's worse, they gave no indication of caring. Very disheartening.
They've now put themselves into a position where they have to win back to back games on the road just to even the series. Swell.
by Diecast Dude on Apr 27, 2008 8:37 PM PDT 0 recs
Last season
weren't we up two on the Red Wings only for them to come back?
The Sharks can do it if they play to their capacity, with their backs to the wall.
For all our sakes, they better collectively look themselves in the mirror and get that hunger they should have for the rest of the postseason.
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Apr 27, 2008 9:24 PM PDT
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