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SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP)—Joe Pavelski collapsed like a kid on rented skates, nudging the puck straight to Brad Richards as he fell. Richards, who has a few big playoff goals in his past, turned that turnover into the Dallas Stars’ tying score before the Sharks even knew they were doomed.
- GREG BEACHAM, AP Sports Writer
That quote by Greg Beacham pretty much sums up todays game between the Dallas Stars and San Jose Sharks.
The Sharks did come out swinging, and took the early lead off a Joe Pavelski goal. Mike Ribeiro leveled the score however not long after, setting the scene for a fast paced end to end hockey match.
The 2nd period saw Milan Michalek put the Sharks ahead once again, a lead they held going into the third period.
It was the 3rd however where the Sharks collapsed, the the Stars shone bright! Just 30 seconds into the match Joe Pavelski lost an edge while attempting to clear the puck from his zone. In his attempt to control the puck while falling, he handed it right to Brad Richards, who put it past Nabokov before anybody knew what had happened.
Like a puncture wound in a well used tire, the Sharks momentum deflated in an instant, and the Stars grabbed the advantage. Mike Modano put the Stars ahead 3 minutes later on the Power Play, and Niklas Hagman put up the insurance goal in the 13th minute of the period. A goalie change by San Jose was not enough, and Hagman picked up his 2nd of the night, an empty net goal to finish off the game.
“We’ve had amazing third periods so far in the playoffs,” said Modano, who has six goals in six games in San Jose this season. “It was a big trip for us. Now it’s up to us to respond to this at home. We know this is far from over, but at the same time, we had a great two days here. Every shift, every night, we’ve looked hungry.”
- Yahoo! Sports
Games 3 and 4 will be back to back games, held in Dallas this Tuesday and Wednesday.
Please click the link below to view the results from the following games played today:
Detroit Red Wings Vs Nashville Predators (G1)
Montreal Canadiens Vs Boston Bruins (G1)
San Jose Sharks Vs Calgary Flames (G2)
Anaheim Ducks Vs Dallas Stars (G1)
Due to popular demand today I have a full update here on the blog. What I will do is to a major update once a week and highlight any key videos. Todays featured videos are the first of our 2008 Stanley Cup Playoff videos.
my NHL Playoff Tree 2008
this is how i think things will go this year including San Jose winning the Stanley Cup
Category: 2008 Stanley Cup Playoffs
NHL Playoff Preview 2008
guess whos back, the nhl playoff guru and these predictions are researched and will make your NHL playoffs so much better
Category: 2008 Stanley Cup Playoffs
Ace Bailey Got Skills Overview
Overview of the history of the Ace Bailey Got Skills competitions featuring an interview with Glen Sather and an introduction from Wayne Gretzky.
Category: Interviews
Spezza on-ice interview vs Bruins - Apr 4/08
Courtesy of Dagwood of SensNetwork.com Check out the website for all the latest news on the Ottawa Senators. News, chat, forum, videos and pictures! Largest Ottawa Senators community on the web, next to facebook. jason spezza spezz spez spetz spets tits pierre mcguire
Category: Interviews
Redden vs Whitney Apr 9, 2008
Wade Redden vs Ryan Whitney from the Ottawa Senators at Pittsburgh Penguins game on Apr 9, 2008. via http://www.hockeyfights.com
Category: Hockey Fights
Konopka vs Jackman Apr 5, 2008
more @ http://Konopka_vs_Jackman_Apr_5_2008.52.saves-the-whales.com - Konopka vs Jackman Apr 5, 2008 - hockey fight fights zenon konopka barret jackman columbus blue jackets st. louis blues Konopka vs Jackman Apr 5, 2008
Category: Hockey Fights
Michalek vs Crombeen Apr 6, 2008
Milan Michalek vs B.J. Crombeen from the San Jose Sharks at Dallas Stars game on Apr 6, 2008. via http://www.hockeyfights.com
Category: Hockey Fights
Murray vs Crombeen Apr 6, 2008
Doug Murray vs B.J. Crombeen from the San Jose Sharks at Dallas Stars game on Apr 6, 2008. via http://www.hockeyfights.com
Category: Hockey Fights
Shelley vs Ott Apr 6, 2008
Jody Shelley vs Steve Ott from the San Jose Sharks at Dallas Stars game on Apr 6, 2008. via http://www.hockeyfights.com
Category: Hockey Fights
Darcy Tucker vs. Josh Gorges,April 5/08
Tucker looked like he killed Josh there. These two got in a scrap in the final game of the 07/08 season. Honours for This Video April 8/08: —– 67 - Most Discussed (Today) - Sport 29 - Top Rated (Today) - Sport
Category: Hockey Fights
BOLLED OVER - THE JARED BOLL COMPILATION
LEAD THE LEAGUE IN FIGHTS AND YOU TOO CAN HAVE YOUR VERY OWN COMPILATION. EDITED BY 4TH LINE PRODUCTIONS AND FEATURES MUSIC FROM KORN.
Category: Hockey Fights
Sweeney vs Steinberg 12/18/88
From the Boston feed, fight starts during the commercial break. You can hear Jay Miller yelling “Get him Bobby!” at Sweeney. Rare. http://www.mediafire.com/?dte0tgrjsou
Category: Hockey Fights
Eric Boulton vs Tie Domi
Hockey fight between Eric Boulton and Tie Domi.
Category: Hockey Fights
Trevor Linden shakes hand with Calgary
Trevor Linden shakes hands with Calgary after April 5th game. Truly an amazing guy.
Category: NHL Game Highlights
Let’s Go, Blues
St. Louis Blues versus Nashville Predators 4-1-08
Category: NHL Game Highlights
Panthers/Capitals Countdown
The season ends and the Capitals clinch a playoff spot April 5, 2008 Video Courtesy of Comcast Sportsnet
Category: NHL Game Highlights
Linden after Apr 5, 2008’s game vs. Calgary
Immediately after the game on Apr 5, 2008, the team skated towards Sanford for a mini “celebration” with Linden. Linden also shook hands with the entire Calgary team.
Category: NHL Game Highlights
NHL Network Promo
Pretty sweet promo for the NHL Network. What&39;s the title of the background music?
Category: Shows & Commercials
Talking Playoffs With Hockey Legend Cam Neely
SportsCenter 5&39;s Mike Lynch sits down with Bruins Vice President and Hockey Hall of Famer Cam Neely to talk about the Bruins&39; chances in the 2008 Stanley Cup Playoffs against longtime nemesis Montreal.
Category: Shows & Commercials
Ducks Practice Bucket Drill
The Anaheim Ducks practicing at Anaheim Ice. They were trying to get the puck into the bucket. Sutherby made it twice, and Bertuzzi made it once.
Category: Other
Joe Pavelski and Milan Michalek led the San Jose Sharks to a new record tonight, defeating the Nashville Predators 2-1 on the road. The win, the Sharks 10th in row has them sitting atop the Pacific Division, 1 point ahead of the Dallas Stars and 4 points ahead of the defending Stanley Cup Champions, the Anaheim Ducks.
The Sharks, 10-0-0 in their last 10 games have been surging since acquiring Brian Campbell from Buffalo at the Trade Deadline. They have been favorites to win the cup since the beginning of the season, and are starting to make the push at the right time of the season.
“It is a battle in that Pacific Division,” said Joe Thornton, the team’s leading scorer. “I believe we’re going real good right now, and it’s a good time to play those good teams and see how good we actually are.”
Three key factors have put San Jose on track. First, Jonathan Cheechoo is healthy. Second, Patrick Marleau rediscovered his game. And last, the addition of defenseman Brian Campbell at the trade deadline added a new dimension to the team. - Yahoo! Sports
Threatening the Sharks for the Division Title are the Dallas Stars who are 6-4-0 in their last 10 games. The Stars made big news recently by acquiring Brad Richards from Tampa Bay in a blockbuster move at the Trade Deadline. The Stars have been leading the Division for the last month, but a few recent losses now see them having to compete hard to win the Division.
4 points back from the Sharks sit the Anaheim Ducks, who have also started to make a push. They are 7-2-1 in their last 10 games. The Ducks have been on again off again however and will need to push harder if they wish to compete with the Sharks and Stars.
The Sharks have 2 games in hand over both the Stars and the Ducks which could put them a few points ahead of their Division Rivals come the end of March.
That quote by Greg Beacham pretty much sums up todays game between the Dallas Stars and San Jose Sharks.
Like a puncture wound in a well used tire, the Sharks momentum deflated in an instant, and the Stars grabbed the advantage. Mike Modano put the Stars ahead 3 minutes later on the Power Play, and Niklas Hagman put up the insurance goal in the 13th minute of the period. A goalie change by San Jose was not enough, and Hagman picked up his 2nd of the night, an empty net goal to finish off the game.
Joe Pavelski and Milan Michalek led the San Jose Sharks to a new record tonight, defeating the Nashville Predators 2-1 on the road. The win, the Sharks 10th in row has them sitting atop the Pacific Division, 1 point ahead of the Dallas Stars and 4 points ahead of the defending Stanley Cup Champions, the Anaheim Ducks.
