Fear The Fin May 18, 2019
Quick Bites: Binnington, Blues beat Sharks in Game 4
The series now tied at two games apiece. The San Jose Sharks lost last night, but the real worry for Sharks fans should be the condition of Erik Karlsson. Karlsson was laboring at the end of the game and it looked like his groin wasn’t right. He wasn’t on the ice for a seven-minute stretch in the third period, despite the fact that the Sharks were trailing. It’s possible that all he needs is rest, but it’s also possible that we could see Tim Heed in Game 5, which is a scary proposition with the series tied. As usual, Sharks Captain Joe Pavelski summed it up best: “We battled, we...
Fear The Fin May 17, 2019
What’s wrong with Sharks’ power play?
What’s wrong with the San Jose Sharks’ power play? It’s hard to imagine such a star-studded power play struggling, but here we are: Since the Vegas series, San Jose has the worst power play in the league. They’ve scored just one goal at 5-on-4 in the last 10 games. The better question: What’s not wrong with their power play? Even when they’ve gained the zone, they’re not creating second chances. Joe Pavelski said after Game 2: “It was just one and done. Those little things that help you sustain an attack in zone, we weren’t good enough.” Since topping the Golden Knights,...
The Mercury News May 13, 2019
Big Pavelski: There’s the Sharks player, and then there’s the sushi roll
Here's why the San Jose hockey team captain rules the menu at Yuki Sushi
Fear The Fin May 12, 2019
Winning Play: “It starts with the center.”
It’s easy to forget when you eviscerate a team 6-3, but the San Jose Sharks actually had their hands full against the St. Louis Blues to start Game 1. Craig Berube agreed: “I thought our first few shifts were good. Got in on the forecheck, got a couple opportunities.” This was the opening shift: San Jose wanted to exit the zone up the wall: Tomas Hertl (48), from the corner, filtered it up to Joe Pavelski (8). However, Joel Edmundson (6) rebuffed Pavelski. Oskar Sundqvist (70) followed up with a behind-the-back, between-the-legs pass to Alexander Steen (20). Martin...
Sportsnet.ca May 11, 2019
Joe Pavelski bangs in own rebound after Jordan Binnington save
Brent Burns sends a no look pass to Joe Pavelski on a 5-on-3, the first shot is saved by Jordan Binnington of the St. Louis Blues, but Pavelski bangs in his own rebound to give the San Jose Sharks a 2-1 lead. The post NHL appeared first on Sportsnet.ca.
Golden Gate Sports May 11, 2019
San Jose Sharks: Joe Pavelski shines in his return
Spoiler Alert: The San Jose Sharks are headed to the Western Conference Final. The return of captain Joe Pavelski was just what the team needed to close out Game 7 against the Colorado Avalanche. San Jose Sharks captain Joe Pavelski suffered a head injury in Game 7 of the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs against the Vegas Golden […] San Jose Sharks: Joe Pavelski shines in his return - Golden Gate Sports - Golden Gate Sports - A Bay Area Sports Site
Last Word on Hockey May 11, 2019
San Jose Sharks Stanley Cup Season May Be Reality
.The San Jose Sharks Stanley Cup quest continued after beating Colorado Avalanche after a 3-2 victory in Game 7. San Jose rode the return of their captain Joe Pavelski and an excellent performance by goaltender Martin Jones. The Sharks advanced to the franchise's fifth conference title appearance. Wednesday's win over the Avalanche was the second game 7 win for the Sharks of the playoffs so far. Taking on the St. Louis Blues in the Western Conference Finals, the Sharks are battle tested. Their experienced group has been pushed to the brink in their previous two series. However, they may just...
Hochman: Pavelski-led Sharks are an intimidating bunch. Will that be motivation for Blues?
Fewer things in sports are less-intimidating than the teal-clad uniforms of the San Jose Sharks, or the cheesy, in-arena prop shark with cartoonish fangs. That being said … fewer things in sports are more-intimidating than the actual San Jose Sharks.
The Hockey Writers May 9, 2019
Pavelski Helps Sharks Back to Conference Final
SAN JOSE, Calif. — Ever since Joe Pavelski went down with a gruesome head injury in the first round of the playoffs, the mantra for the San Jose Sharks has been to stay alive in the post-season long enough for their captain to come back to the ice. Wha... The post Pavelski Helps Sharks Back to Conference Final appeared first on The Hockey Writers.
Last Word on Hockey May 9, 2019
Joe Pavelski Returns To Spark San Jose Sharks in Game 7 Win
Another Game 7 for the San Jose Sharks, and another big moment of Joe Pavelski. The Sharks captain got hurt in their last Game 7 exactly 15 days ago. His return was just in time for the Game 7 of the second round. In the battle of two banged-up stars, Pavelski on one side and then Nathan MacKinnon on the other, the Sharks made it to the Western Conference final. The emotional Pavelski return was the spark needed for San Jose in their Game 7 victory. Joe Pavelski Makes Surprise Return to Lift San Jose Sharks Before this series started, we expected a very tough battle. The Colorado Avalanche...
Fear The Fin May 9, 2019
Quick Bites: Return of the Captain
Whoa-oooh, we’re halfway there! The San Jose Sharks are heading back to the Western Conference Final after their 3-2 Game 7 win over the Colorado Avalanche. The biggest story of the night, of the series, was the return of Sharks’ Captain Joe Pavelski to the ice. Pavelski had not played since suffering a significant head injury, resulting in a concussion, in Game 7 of the Sharks’ first round series against the Vegas Golden Knights fifteen days ago. The Captain made his presence known, scoring a goal and assisting on another to help the Sharks to an early 2-0 lead. .@jpav8 with the...
Sportsnet.ca May 9, 2019
Triumphant return for Joe Pavelski with big Game 7 performance
The Hockey Central panel discuss a wild Game 7 between the San Jose Sharks and Colorado Avalanche. The post NHL appeared first on Sportsnet.ca.
The Hockey Writers May 9, 2019
Sharks Beat Avalanche in Game 7 – Pavelski Leads the Way
SAN JOSE, Calif. — Captain Joe Pavelski made a triumphant return from a gruesome head injury by posting a goal and an assist in the first period that helped send the San Jose Sharks into the Western Conference final with a 3-2 victory over the Colorado... The post Sharks Beat Avalanche in Game 7 – Pavelski Leads the Way appeared first on The Hockey Writers.
Minneapolis Star-Tribune May 9, 2019
Healthy Pavelski helps lead Sharks back to conference final
Ever since Joe Pavelski went down with a gruesome head injury in the first round of the playoffs, the mantra for the San Jose Sharks has been to stay alive in the postseason long enough for their captain to come back to the ice.
Fear The Fin May 9, 2019
Avalanche 2, Sharks 3: Conference Final bound
Eight more wins, baby. And then there were four. The San Jose Sharks will be representing the Pacific Division in the Western Conference Final, facing off against the St. Louis Blues in Game 1 on Saturday. But to wrap up their round two series against the Colorado Avalanche tonight, the Sharks dominated the first two periods of play, taking an early lead courtesy of returning Captain Joe Pavelski. The Sharks found opportunities and jumped on them, especially after Nathan MacKinnon lost and edge and fell into the boards, missing much of the first period. At the end of two, the Sharks held a...
