by Angie Carducci | Apr 13, 2017 | Homepage, Pittsburgh Penguins
From the time their first-round playoff opponent started coming into focus, the Penguins knew what they were getting from the Columbus Blue Jackets. The Blue Jackets, as always, would try to establish a physical game. They’d bring a heavy forecheck, pressure the...
by Ana Kieu | Apr 13, 2017 | Homepage, Leagues, NHL, San Jose Sharks
Melker Karlsson delivered and the San Jose Sharks edged the Edmonton Oilers 3-2 in Game 1 of the Western Conference First Round at Rogers Place Wednesday. The Sharks opened up the first game of the best-of-seven series on the road against the Oilers. Oscar Klefbom...
by Ana Kieu | Apr 9, 2017 | Homepage, Leagues, NHL, San Jose Sharks
The San Jose Sharks finished third in the Pacific Division following a 3-1 victory over the Calgary Flames at SAP Center Saturday. No goals were scored in the opening period. After a scoreless 20 minutes, the Flames edged the Sharks in shots 6-5. The Sharks opened the...
by Angie Carducci | Apr 8, 2017 | Homepage, Pittsburgh Penguins
The calvary isn’t coming. But if you’re writing off the Pittsburgh Penguins’ chance of defending their Stanley Cup without their most important defenseman, they plan to do their best to prove you wrong. “We’ve talked to our group all year long about this, and I think...
by Ana Kieu | Apr 7, 2017 | Homepage, Leagues, NHL, San Jose Sharks
Joel Ward and Brent Burns each scored a goal, but it wasn’t enough as the San Jose Sharks lost 4-2 to the Edmonton Oilers at SAP Center Thursday. The Sharks opened the scoring at 13:52 of the first period. Ward scored in his second straight game when he...