| UPCOMING GAMES |
| 5/21 |
LAK at SJS | | 5/23 |
SJS at LAK | | 5/26 |
LAK at SJS | | 5/28 |
SJS at LAK |
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LAST 10 GAMES
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| 5/16 |
SJS 3 at LAK 4 |
Won |
F |
| 5/14 |
SJS 0 at LAK 2 |
Won |
F |
| 5/10 |
STL 1 at LAK 2 |
Won |
F |
| 5/8 |
LAK 3 at STL 2 |
Won |
OT |
| 5/6 |
STL 3 at LAK 4 |
Won |
F |
| 5/4 |
STL 0 at LAK 1 |
Won |
F |
| 5/2 |
LAK 1 at STL 2 |
Lost |
F |
| 4/30 |
LAK 1 at STL 2 |
Lost |
OT |
| 4/27 |
SJS 2 at LAK 3 |
Won |
F |
| 4/24 |
LAK 1 at DET 3 |
Lost |
F |
| Won-7 Lost-2 OT-1 |
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| Kings goalie Jonathan Quick abuses officials, gets game misconduct and $200 fine (Video) (Puck Daddy) |
| Jonathan Quick is typically a laid back dude. But after seeing the referees give the Los Angeles Kings two minor penalties in the final minute of regulation – leading to Logan Couture’s game-winning OT goal and a 2-1 San Jose Sharks’ win – Quick sought out the officials at the end of the game and was anything but laid back.
Watch Quick go zebra hunting (with an odd soccer highlight set to “C.O.P.S.” music after the clip):
The Sharks had a 5-on-3 power play to start overtime after Robyn Regehr went off for hooking Tommy Wingels at 19:18 of the third and Trevor Lewis went off for goalie interference for running into Antti Niemi with five seconds left.
That candor earned Quick a game misconduct. As per NHL Rule 23.2, that means Quick is hit with an automatic $200 fine, and could be subject to supplemental discipline although that’s not gonna happen .
Any guesses what he said? |
| Posted: 05/19/2013 |
| NHL Three Stars: Niemi, Couture shine for Sharks; Wings even up Hawks (Puck Daddy) |
| No. 1 Star: Antti Niemi, San Jose Sharks
The Sharks netminder made 26 saves and bailed them out on defensive lapses on several occasions, as San Jose defeated the Los Angeles Kings in OT 2-1 , to cut their series deficit to 2-1.
No. 2 Star: Henrik Zetterberg, Detroit Red Wings
The Red Wings captain assisted on goals by Brendan Smith and Valtteri Filppula, while frustrating Jonathan Toews all game, in Detroit’s 4-1 win over the Chicago Blackhawks. The series is tied 1-1.
No. 3 Star: Logan Couture, San Jose Sharks
The Sharks forward scored the OT game-winner at 1:29, on the power play, to give the San Jose the 2-1 win. That came after he was injured in the second period, returning to the game about 15 minutes later.
Honorable mention: Dan Boyle and Tyler Toffoli had the other goals in the Kings/Sharks game. … Jonathan Quick made 38 saves for the Kings. … Patrick Kane scored his first of the playoffs. … Damien Brunner scored his fourth for the Wings. Johan Franzen also netted his fourth. … This Brad Stuart hit was awesome:
Conn Smythe Watch: 1. Evgeni Malkin, Pittsburgh Penguins; 2. David Krejci, Boston Bruins; 3. Jonathan Quick, Los Angeles Kings; 4. Henrik Lundqvist, New York Rangers; 5. Corey Crawford, Chicago Blackhawks; 6. Patrice Bergeron, Boston Bruins; 7. Sidney Crosby, Pittsburgh Penguins; 8. Henrik Zetterberg, Detroit Red Wings; 9. Drew Doughty, Los Angeles Kings; 10. Joe Pavelski, San Jose Sharks.
Dishonorable mention: The Kings took two penalties in the last minute of regulation to give the Sharks a 5-on-3 power play to start overtime. … Jonathan Quick received a game misconduct at the end of the game. … Dave Bolland was a minus-2 with three minor penalties. |
| Posted: 05/19/2013 |
| Sharks win in overtime to get on board against Kings (Reuters) |
| (Reuters) - Logan Couture scored early in overtime to help the San Jose Sharks to a 2-1 victory over the Stanley Cup champion Los Angeles Kings in Game Three of the NHL's Western Conference semi-finals on Saturday. The Sharks clawed back into the best of seven series after Couture took advantage of a power play penalty just 1:29 into the extra period. The Kings' Robyn Regehr (hooking) and Trevor Lewis (interference) were both penalized inside the final minute of regulation to give San Jose a five-on-three situation into overtime. ... |
| Posted: 05/18/2013 |
| NHL-Sharks win in overtime to get on board against Kings (Reuters) |
| May 18 (Reuters) - Logan Couture scored early in overtime to help the San Jose Sharks to a 2-1 victory over the Stanley Cup champion Los Angeles Kings in Game Three of the NHL's Western Conference semi-finals on Saturday. The Sharks clawed back into the best of seven series after Couture took advantage of a power play penalty just 1:29 into the extra period. The Kings' Robyn Regehr (hooking) and Trevor Lewis (interference) were both penalised inside the final minute of regulation to give San Jose a five-on-three situation into overtime. ... |
| Posted: 05/18/2013 |
| Logan Couture scores OT winner in Game 3, gives Sharks new life vs. Kings (Puck Daddy) |
| Logan Couture of the San Jose Sharks was injured in the second period of Game 3 on Saturday night vs. the Los Angeles Kings on a hit from Jeff Carter. He left for the trainers’ room, but returned later in the period to an ovation from the fans.
They would give him an even bigger ovation in overtime.
Couture scored the power-play game-winner 1:29 into overtime to give the Sharks a 2-1 victory and to cut the Kings’ lead in the series to 2-1.
The Sharks began overtime on a 5-on-3 power play after Robyn Regehr went off for hooking Tommy Wingels and 19:18 of the third and Trevor Lewis went off for goalie interference for running into Antti Niemi with five seconds left.
After the first power play ended, Couture set up in the slot and received a one-touch pass from Patrick Marleau, burying the puck high past Jonathan Quick for the win and his fourth of the playoffs. |
| Posted: 05/18/2013 |
| Sharks 2, Kings 1 (OT) (The SportsXchange) |
| SAN JOSE, Calif. -- Logan Couture's power-play goal at 1:29 of overtime gave the San Jose Sharks a 2-1 win over the Los Angeles Kings in Game 3 on Saturday night at HP Pavilion. |
| Posted: 05/18/2013 |
| Sharks fined $100,000 for GM's comments (The Associated Press) |
| SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) -- The NHL fined the San Jose Sharks $100,000 on Saturday for general manager Doug Wilson's comments criticizing the league for forward Raffi Torres' suspension for the rest of the second round of the playoffs. |
| Posted: 05/18/2013 |
| Sharks fined $100,000 for comments on Torres suspension (Reuters) |
| (Reuters) - The San Jose Sharks were fined $100,000 for public comments made by general manager Doug Wilson over the suspension of forward Raffi Torres, the National Hockey League said on Saturday. Torres was suspended for the remainder of the Western Conference semi-final series against the Los Angeles Kings for his hit against Jarret Stoll in Game One of the best-of-seven series. It is the fourth career suspension for Torres, who is considered a repeat offender. Wilson later issued a statement saying the team disagreed with the suspension. ... |
| Posted: 05/18/2013 |
| NHL-Sharks fined $100,000 for comments on Torres suspension (Reuters) |
| May 18 (Reuters) - The San Jose Sharks were fined $100,000 for public comments made by general manager Doug Wilson over the suspension of forward Raffi Torres, the National Hockey League said on Saturday. Torres was suspended for the remainder of the Western Conference semi-final series against the Los Angeles Kings for his hit against Jarret Stoll in Game One of the best-of-seven series. It is the fourth career suspension for Torres, who is considered a repeat offender. Wilson later issued a statement saying the team disagreed with the suspension. ... |
| Posted: 05/18/2013 |
| Chicago Blackhawks streaking again, this time on the penalty kill (Puck Daddy) |
| In 2012, the Chicago Blackhawks’ penalty kill failed them in the Stanley Cup Playoffs.
They gave up 4 goals on 19 chances in a loss to the Phoenix Coyotes, who entered the postseason with the 29th best power play in the NHL. The Hawks had the 27th best PK in the regular season; those struggles continues in the playoffs.
So they remedied that in the offseason, bringing in Los Angeles Kings assistant coach and penalty kill architect Jamie Kompon. After the lockout ended, they converted offensive forwards Marcus Kruger and Michael Frolik in special teams defenders.
The results were stunning: The PK provided the backbone for the Blackhawks’ 24-game streak with at least one point earned, and the team gave up the fewest power-play goals in the regular season (18) while finishing with the third-best penalty kill (87.2 percent).
In the 2013 Stanley Cup Playoffs … well, it’s been perfect: 20 times shorthanded, 20 kills, including a perfect 17-for-17 in Round 1 against the Minnesota Wild (17.9 percent in the regular season. |
| Posted: 05/18/2013 |
| Torres suspension angers Sharks (The SportsXchange) |
| San Jose forward Raffi Torres decided not to appeal his suspension for the remaining games in the Western Conference semifinal series against the Los Angeles Kings, but the that doesn't mean the Sharks are happy about the length of his banishment. |
| Posted: 05/17/2013 |
| NHL Three Stars: Crosby’s trick gives Pens 4-3 Game 2 victory (Puck Daddy) |
| No. 1 Star: Sidney Crosby, Pittsburgh Penguins
Crosby recorded his second career postseason hat trick during the Penguins' 4-3 win over the Ottawa Senators in Game 2. He tallied his first two goals during a three-goal opening period for the Penguins, then completed the trick early in the second period on the power play. Crosby is the fifth player in Penguins franchise history to reach 100 career points in the playoffs.
No. 2 Star: Paul Martin, Pittsburgh Penguins
Martin continued his stellar play assisting on a pair of goals to give him 15 points in his last 16 games. He's now on 9 points, good enough to be tied for fourth in playoff scoring.
No. 3 Star: Brenden Morrow, Pittsburgh Penguins
Morrow scored his first playoff goal since 2008 by deflecting a Paul Martin shot midway through the second period. That goal would stand as the game winner. Late in the game, as the Penguins were hanging on to their 4-3 lead and time running out, Morrow killed seconds deep in the Senators' zone by protecting the puck along the boards. |
| Posted: 05/17/2013 |
| Raffi Torres won’t appeal ban; Sharks’ GM challenges NHL’s interpretation of rule (Puck Daddy) |
| For a second straight postseason, San Jose Sharks forward Raffi Torres was suspended by the NHL for an illegal hit. After he was banned for the remainder of the Sharks' series with the Los Angeles Kings -- which could end up being between 3-6 games -- there was a thought that Torres could be the first test case of the appeal system negotiated in the new CBA.
According to ESPN.com's Pierre LeBrun , Torres has decided otherwise and will not challenge the suspension handed down by Brendan Shanahan on Thursday.
Despite Torres' decision, Doug Wilson had a few things to get off his chest about the suspension. Late Friday, the Sharks' general manager released a statement vehemently disagreeing with Shanahan's decision and challenging the wording in Rule 48.1 and how it was applied:
From the Sharks :
The Sharks organization fully supports the NHL in its efforts to remove illegal and dangerous hits from the game but we strongly disagree with the NHL's decision to suspend Raffi Torres.
Upon review of the incident, it is abundantly clear that this was a clean hockey hit. As noted by the NHL, Raffi's initial point of contact was a shoulder-to-shoulder hit on an opponent who was playing the puck. He did not leave his feet or elevate, he kept his shoulder tucked and elbow down at his side, and he was gliding - not skating or charging.
As stated in the NHL's Player Safety video, Rule 48.1 says, "A hit resulting in contact with an opponent's head where the head is targeted and the principal point of contact is not permitted." Thus, with the use of the word "and", this rule clearly states that two elements must occur in order to violate the rule. Raffi absolutely did not target his opponent's head on the play. The call on the ice specifically acknowledged that the head was not targeted and nowhere in the NHL's ruling does it insinuate or suggest that the opponent's head was targeted.
Furthermore, the rule goes on to say: "However, in determining whether such a hit should have been permitted, the circumstances of the hit, including whether the opponent put himself in a vulnerable position immediately prior to or simultaneously with the hit or the head contact on an otherwise legal body check was avoidable, can be considered."
As evidenced in the video, just prior to Torres making contact with the opposing player, that player altered his posture to play a bouncing puck with his hand, placing himself in a vulnerable position.
Comparing the facts of this incident against the actual wording of Rule 48.1, it appears that the NHL has not only made an inappropriate application of this rule but is trying to make an example out of a player who is being judged on past events, one who has changed his game dramatically this season and taken only six minor penalties in 39 games.
We are proud of the work Raffi has put in to successfully adjust his game. Although it's unfortunate that Jarret was injured on the play, we feel this decision is grossly unfair to the Raffi, his teammates and our fans. However, Raffi does not want to be a distraction to his teammates and has decided not to appeal this suspension and we respect that decision.
After Torres changed his ways following the massive suspension a year ago for his hit on Marian Hossa, with this suspension and the spotlight shining very, very brightly on him going forward, how much will this affect his game going forward?
Follow Sean Leahy on Twitter at @Sean_Leahy
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| Posted: 05/17/2013 |
| Gritty Kings find a way to keep winning in the playoffs (Reuters) |
| By Mark Lamport-Stokes LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - A year ago, the unfancied Los Angeles Kings delivered their own unforgettable Cinderella story as they beat the odds en route to claiming the franchise's first Stanley Cup. They snuck into the National Hockey League's postseason as an eighth seed and went on to beat the Western Conference's top three teams before defeating the New Jersey Devils 4-2 in the best-of-seven Stanley Cup finals. This season, they are seemingly at it again. ... |
| Posted: 05/17/2013 |
| NHL-Gritty Kings find a way to keep winning in the playoffs (Reuters) |
| By Mark Lamport-Stokes LOS ANGELES, May 17 (Reuters) - A year ago, the unfancied Los Angeles Kings delivered their own unforgettable Cinderella story as they beat the odds en route to claiming the franchise's first Stanley Cup. They snuck into the National Hockey League's postseason as an eighth seed and went on to beat the Western Conference's top three teams before defeating the New Jersey Devils 4-2 in the best-of-seven Stanley Cup finals. This season, they are seemingly at it again. ... |
| Posted: 05/17/2013 |
| Defensive forwards center stage in NHL playoffs (The Associated Press) |
| CHICAGO (AP) -- Pavel Datsyuk is one of the NHL's most feared scorers, a wizard with the puck who is equally adept at setting up his teammates for easy plays. Jonathan Toews has at least 23 goals in each of his six seasons in the league, and Patrice Bergeron is one of the top offensive threats for one of the league's best teams. |
| Posted: 05/17/2013 |
| Kings fan trolls sad Sharks fans with dramatic reading of HF Boards post (Video) (Puck Daddy) |
| Game 2 of the Western Conference semifinals was like a kick in the stomach for San Jose Sharks fans whose stomachs have already been kicked frequently than a game ball at the World Cup. Two goals in 22 seconds, with the Sharks taking two costly late-game penalties. Ouch.
You want to feel sorry for them. OK, most of us do. This Los Angeles Kings fan didn’t, and decided to troll hard with a dramatic reading for a San Jose Sharks fan’s sad lament on the HF Boards about the defeat. This is deliciously brutal ( one PG-13 word) :
Well that was a hundred paper cuts treated with a lemon juice and salt mixture and then slapped with a ruler for two hours …
The original post was by “StreetSharks”, who cites “#19 Joe Trollton” under its HF Boards name. The post:
What else do you expect him to say? When you lived the same failures the Sharks lived before last year, you know how it feels to be disappointed as a die hard fan.
Then put yourself in our place, a bunch of people taunting, trolling, and being cocky as hell against us after your win last year, how would you feel?
Basically, you were one of us.. respected us.. and somehow it all went downhill to a bunch of new age cocky jerks.
I'll accept the Kings win, it was a badass comback, but to come back here after being silent when it was 3-2 sharks to taunting the living **** out of us, how do you expect many of us to react?
Sorry I'm ranting to you bro, the trolls got to me tonight, cheers.
That last line might replace “ don’t let the bastards get you down ” as our favorite post-frustration mantra of all-time.
s/t reader Jim |
| Posted: 05/17/2013 |
| LA Kings shock Sharks with 2 late goals (The Associated Press) |
| LOS ANGELES (AP) -- Although Trevor Lewis knows all about postseason heroics after scoring two goals in a Stanley Cup-clinching victory last season, even he was a bit overwhelmed by the Los Angeles Kings' latest spectacular playoff feat. |
| Posted: 05/17/2013 |
| Kings stun Sharks with late goals, go 2-0 up (Reuters) |
| By Mark Lamport-Stokes LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Stanley Cup champions Los Angeles fought back from a goal down with less than two minutes to play to stun the San Jose Sharks 4-3 in a frenzied finish to Game Two of their Western Conference semi-finals on Thursday. With the Kings on a five-on-three powerplay, captain Dustin Brown tied the score with a backhand shot at 18:17 in the third period to spark thunderous roars from a sellout crowd of 18,527 at Staples Center. ... |
| Posted: 05/16/2013 |
| NHL-Kings stun Sharks with late goals, go 2-0 up (Reuters) |
| * Los Angeles take advantage of 5-on-3 powerplay * Score twice in 22 seconds to take 2-0 series lead (Adds quotes, detail) By Mark Lamport-Stokes LOS ANGELES, May 16 (Reuters) - Stanley Cup champions Los Angeles fought back from a goal down with less than two minutes to play to stun the San Jose Sharks 4-3 in a frenzied finish to Game Two of their Western Conference semi-finals on Thursday. With the Kings on a five-on-three powerplay, captain Dustin Brown tied the score with a backhand shot at 18:17 in the third period to spark thunderous roars from a sellout crowd of 18,527 at Staples Center. ... |
| Posted: 05/16/2013 |
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| GAME STATS |
|
GP |
W |
L |
OT |
| HOME |
29 |
24 |
4 |
1 |
| AWAY |
27 |
9 |
13 |
5 |
| TOTAL |
56 |
33 |
17 |
6 |
| MAY STATS |
|
GP |
W |
L |
OT |
| HOME |
5 |
5 |
0 |
0 |
| AWAY |
2 |
1 |
1 |
0 |
| TOTAL |
7 |
6 |
1 |
0 |
| PACIFIC DIVISION |
| Team |
GP |
W |
L |
OT |
PTS |
GF |
GA |
| ANA |
48 |
30 |
12 |
6 |
66 |
140 |
118 |
| LAK |
48 |
27 |
16 |
5 |
59 |
133 |
118 |
| SJS |
48 |
25 |
16 |
7 |
57 |
124 |
116 |
| PHX |
48 |
21 |
18 |
9 |
51 |
125 |
131 |
| DAL |
48 |
22 |
22 |
4 |
48 |
130 |
142 |
| WESTERN CONFERENCE |
| Team |
GP |
W |
L |
OT |
DF |
PTS |
| 1. CHI* |
48 |
36 |
7 |
5 |
53 |
77 |
| 2. ANA* |
48 |
30 |
12 |
6 |
22 |
66 |
| 3. VAN* |
48 |
26 |
15 |
7 |
6 |
59 |
| 4. STL |
48 |
29 |
17 |
2 |
14 |
60 |
| 5. LAK |
48 |
27 |
16 |
5 |
15 |
59 |
| 6. SJS |
48 |
25 |
16 |
7 |
8 |
57 |
| 7. DET |
48 |
24 |
16 |
8 |
9 |
56 |
| 8. MIN |
48 |
26 |
19 |
3 |
-5 |
55 |
| 9. CBJ |
48 |
24 |
17 |
7 |
1 |
55 |
| 10. PHX |
48 |
21 |
18 |
9 |
-6 |
51 |
| 11. DAL |
48 |
22 |
22 |
4 |
-12 |
48 |
| 12. EDM |
48 |
19 |
22 |
7 |
-9 |
45 |
| 13. CGY |
48 |
19 |
25 |
4 |
-32 |
42 |
| 14. NSH |
48 |
16 |
23 |
9 |
-28 |
41 |
| 15. COL |
48 |
16 |
25 |
7 |
-36 |
39 |
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