GDT: SJ Sharks @ Columbus
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Via TSN:
Although the San Jose Sharks are tied for the fewest regulation losses at home in the NHL, it's their sterling play on the road that is turning heads of late.
The Sharks carry a six-game road winning streak into Saturday's tilt against the Columbus Blue Jackets, who will open their five-game homestand by introducing trade acquisition Matt Duchene to the crowd at Nationwide Arena.
San Jose has outscored the opposition by a 31-14 margin and is 8-for-26 on the power play during its road winning streak, which was extended after the Sharks opened a four-game trek with a physical 4-0 victory vs. Pittsburgh on Thursday.
"We just started a road trip, and it was a huge game for us. We need this game before we have the three tough games coming up," said Tomas Hertl, who scored a pair of power-play goals against the Penguins.
Hertl has nine goals to go along with five assists in his last 10 contests, with the Sharks posting an 8-1-1 mark.
Defenseman Brent Burns has 12 of his club-best 56 assists and 15 of his team-leading 68 points in that 10-game stretch.
Against Pittsburgh, Kevin Labanc set up a pair of power-play goals to boost his point total to 10 (six goals, four assists) in his last nine contests. The 23-year-old, who also scored his team's lone tally in a 4-1 setback to Columbus on Nov. 1, is aware that the Sharks reportedly have entertained dealing him prior to Monday's trade deadline.
"I have no control over what they think or do," Labanc told the San Jose Mercury News of his team's personnel moves. "I just need to give it my all every game and prove that I'm part of this team."
Duchene became a part of the Blue Jackets after he was acquired from Ottawa on Friday in exchange for fellow forwards Vitaly Abramov and Jonathan Davidsson, a first-round pick in the 2019 NHL Draft and a conditional first-round selection in the 2020 draft.
"We have a good team and we want to win this spring," Blue Jackets general manager Jarmo Kekalainen said. "We want to win. We want to prove to our fan base that we are serious about winning and we are in to win it.
"(Duchene) was the guy that we had targeted. The No. 1 guy for our needs, and that's why we're willing to take the risks he could just be a rental."
Columbus posted a 3-0 win over the Senators on Friday to pull even in points with Pittsburgh for third place in the Metropolitan Division.
Josh Anderson continued his torrid streak with his seventh goal in 11 games in the win. The 24-year-old, who pushed his career-high goal total to 22 on the season, also tallied in the first meeting with the Sharks.
Sergei Bobrovsky finished with 44 saves in that first encounter with San Jose and turned aside 22 shots against the Senators on Friday to improve to 6-2-0 this month. The two-time Vezina Trophy recipient likely will give way on Saturday to fellow goaltender Joonas Korpisalo, who has permitted 11 goals during a personal three-start losing skid.
Although the San Jose Sharks are tied for the fewest regulation losses at home in the NHL, it's their sterling play on the road that is turning heads of late.
The Sharks carry a six-game road winning streak into Saturday's tilt against the Columbus Blue Jackets, who will open their five-game homestand by introducing trade acquisition Matt Duchene to the crowd at Nationwide Arena.
San Jose has outscored the opposition by a 31-14 margin and is 8-for-26 on the power play during its road winning streak, which was extended after the Sharks opened a four-game trek with a physical 4-0 victory vs. Pittsburgh on Thursday.
"We just started a road trip, and it was a huge game for us. We need this game before we have the three tough games coming up," said Tomas Hertl, who scored a pair of power-play goals against the Penguins.
Hertl has nine goals to go along with five assists in his last 10 contests, with the Sharks posting an 8-1-1 mark.
Defenseman Brent Burns has 12 of his club-best 56 assists and 15 of his team-leading 68 points in that 10-game stretch.
Against Pittsburgh, Kevin Labanc set up a pair of power-play goals to boost his point total to 10 (six goals, four assists) in his last nine contests. The 23-year-old, who also scored his team's lone tally in a 4-1 setback to Columbus on Nov. 1, is aware that the Sharks reportedly have entertained dealing him prior to Monday's trade deadline.
"I have no control over what they think or do," Labanc told the San Jose Mercury News of his team's personnel moves. "I just need to give it my all every game and prove that I'm part of this team."
Duchene became a part of the Blue Jackets after he was acquired from Ottawa on Friday in exchange for fellow forwards Vitaly Abramov and Jonathan Davidsson, a first-round pick in the 2019 NHL Draft and a conditional first-round selection in the 2020 draft.
"We have a good team and we want to win this spring," Blue Jackets general manager Jarmo Kekalainen said. "We want to win. We want to prove to our fan base that we are serious about winning and we are in to win it.
"(Duchene) was the guy that we had targeted. The No. 1 guy for our needs, and that's why we're willing to take the risks he could just be a rental."
Columbus posted a 3-0 win over the Senators on Friday to pull even in points with Pittsburgh for third place in the Metropolitan Division.
Josh Anderson continued his torrid streak with his seventh goal in 11 games in the win. The 24-year-old, who pushed his career-high goal total to 22 on the season, also tallied in the first meeting with the Sharks.
Sergei Bobrovsky finished with 44 saves in that first encounter with San Jose and turned aside 22 shots against the Senators on Friday to improve to 6-2-0 this month. The two-time Vezina Trophy recipient likely will give way on Saturday to fellow goaltender Joonas Korpisalo, who has permitted 11 goals during a personal three-start losing skid.
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Sharks are playing really, really well. I am not sure I have ever seen a better Sharks team.
I will watch with great interest and hope for an overtime game.
I will watch with great interest and hope for an overtime game.
... Sharks your Western Conference team?
Sore Loser
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Suddenly we're six points back of first again. What a weird division we are in.
Hopefully the boys aren't tired and don't play sluggish. If they do like last night, could be really, really ugly.
Hopefully the boys aren't tired and don't play sluggish. If they do like last night, could be really, really ugly.
Fortunately, the Jackets have played well at home in front of big crowds against good teams. Oh wait.....
That combined with playing less than 24 hours ago, 3 hour flight and customs. Hence, my prediction. Prove me wrong boys!
The team didn't waste any energy last night, should be fine tonight. At least in terms of energy. They might even outskate the Sharks. Outscoring them is another matter, that team is on fire.
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Heading to the game tonight.. Have been planning on doing so for a week (in case this was the last game I would see Panarin in a CBJ jersey). Now that we signed Duchene, it seemed like fun to be able to see him play as well. After the trade, I don't really foresee Columbus finding the right price in order to trade Artemi Panarin.
I personally wouldn't have made the decisions that Jarmo has done in being a big buyer this year... But, that doesn't mean that I'm going to not support my team or tell myself not to get excited. It's nice and refreshing to see Jarmo go for it. Maybe, we miss the playoffs, maybe we get eliminated in the 1st round... Or this could be the year that we advance a round or two in the playoffs. Maybe, we sign Duchene to an extension this season. I'll still be a CBJ fan and go to as many hockey games as I can.
Anyways, Go Blue Jackets! Hope for a win tonight, though it'll be tough
I personally wouldn't have made the decisions that Jarmo has done in being a big buyer this year... But, that doesn't mean that I'm going to not support my team or tell myself not to get excited. It's nice and refreshing to see Jarmo go for it. Maybe, we miss the playoffs, maybe we get eliminated in the 1st round... Or this could be the year that we advance a round or two in the playoffs. Maybe, we sign Duchene to an extension this season. I'll still be a CBJ fan and go to as many hockey games as I can.
Anyways, Go Blue Jackets! Hope for a win tonight, though it'll be tough
Unless he's getting traded, I think Bob should have the net again.
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All the existing trends suggest that this game is one that we will lose, and lose badly.
Therefore I think we're going to win. Because Blue Jackets.
Therefore I think we're going to win. Because Blue Jackets.
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