Deep Blue Sea: Sharks talk Gord Downie, Patrick Marleau hits a milestone

The Sharks are finally getting out of San Jose for the first time this season, securing their second win against the Montreal Canadiens on Tuesday. After a shaky home stand, we’re hoping the #RoadIceAdvantage makes a comeback.

There’s a lot to talk about with this Sharks group and we’re not the only ones doing it.

Here’s some can’t-miss Sharks news from around the web:

• Sharks headed in right direction, road trip to reveal who they really are | NBCS Bay Area
  The Sharks are starting to turn things around, but their upcoming road trip will show if that's built to last...
• Sharks mourn Tragically Hip frontman Gord Downie's death
  Logan Couture said that Gord Downie's death is like losing a 'friend or a brother'.
• Sharks' Boedker's comeback season is already hitting a snag
  Mikkel Boedker was demoted to the Sharks third line after less than four games.
• NHL: Sharks start road trip Friday vs. New Jersey Devils
  Sharks beat Montreal Canadiens to end homestand on positive note as Logan Couture, Joe Pavelski and Tomas Hertl had breakout nights
• There's one key difference between struggling Sharks, Canadiens | NBCS Bay Area
  After tonight, one team will feel much better about themselves, and the other team will be much closer to hitting the panic button...

Blood in the water from around the league (and a bit beyond):

• Golden Knights: Nothing funny about their sexist tweets
  Stealing scene from "Ted," Golden Knights' Twitter account describes Boston Bruins as bunch of girls
• Being Muslim in the NBA — The Undefeated
  There is a new private room in Madison Square Garden in Manhattan that will be used only on nights the New York Knicks play. It is for Muslim prayer for one of …
• Mexican Hockey League unveils eye-catching logos and uniforms | Chris Creamer's SportsLogos.Net News and Blog : New Logos and New Uniforms news, photos, and rumours
• Lightning's J.T. Brown spent day with Tampa police. Here's what happened | Tampa Bay Times
  TAMPA— J.T. Brown spent Friday afternoon getting shot at during a traffic stop.
• Jeff Carter Out Indefinitely After Sustaining Skate Cut to Left Leg - Jewels From The Crown
  Guess those prayer circles didn't quite work...
• JT Brown ceases to raise fist during anthem, continues to raise awareness - Raw Charge
  In a Twitter announcement, Tampa Bay Lightning forward JT Brown discusses his next steps in helping raise awareness for minority issues.
• How the NHL playoffs would be more fun with a pick-your-opponent format - SBNation.com
  An American minor hockey league has adopted a "pick your opponent" playoff format that’s undeniably interesting. What if the NHL stole it?
• Nico Hischier scores first 2 career NHL goals within moments of each other - SBNation.com
  The No. 1 overall pick made a strong statement in his seventh game of the season.
• Patrick Marleau to play his 1,500th game tonight - Pension Plan Puppets
  In only his seventh game for a team not the San Jose Sharks, Marleau hits a big career milestone.