San Jose Sharks News & Opinion

NHL News & Notes: Kadri, Vigneault, Simmonds & More

Brandon Share-Cohen | April 15, 2019

In today’s News & Notes, Nazem Kadri has been suspended, the Philadelphia Flyers have hired Alain Vigneault as their head coach, the Nashville Predators will be without Wayne Simmonds and…

Golden Knights Top Sharks – Stone Nets Hat Trick

The Canadian Press | April 15, 2019

LAS VEGAS — Mark Stone had three goals and two assists, and the Vegas Golden Knights beat the San Jose Sharks 6-3 on Sunday night to take a 2-1 lead in their first-round playoff series.
Paul Stastny collected two goals and three assists as Vegas captur…

Golden Knights Tie Series With Sharks

The Canadian Press | April 13, 2019

SAN JOSE, Calif. — Mark Stone scored the tiebreaking goal on a power play created by a penalty that negated an apparent San Jose goal and the Vegas Golden Knights responded after blowing a three-goal lead in the first period to beat the Sharks 5-3 on F…

San Jose Sharks’ Poise Comes Up Large

Zeke | April 12, 2019

In the opening playoff series last season, the San Jose Sharks played an undisciplined Anaheim Ducks team and swept them in just four games. The more poised team won every…

Sharks Beat Golden Knights With Help of Pavelski’s Chin

The Canadian Press | April 11, 2019

SAN JOSE, Calif. — Joe Pavelski took a puck off his chin to score the opening goal and the San Jose Sharks raced past the Vegas Golden Knights with a 5-2 victory Wednesday night in Game 1 of their first-round series.
Brent Burns, Marc-Edouard Vlasic an…

Healthy Joe Thornton Is Key for Sharks

The Canadian Press | April 10, 2019

SAN JOSE, Calif. — Joe Thornton’s contributions to the San Jose Sharks in last year’s playoff series against Vegas were limited to pregame warmups and leadership.
After being hampered by knee injuries the past two postseasons, Thornton is healthy to st…

Golden Knights vs Sharks: Key Players

Jeff Paul | April 10, 2019

All of the remaining teams have a legitimate chance to win the Stanley Cup. Not a chance as in, “they made it, so they technically have a chance.” No, every…

Sharks’ Checklist for Success Against Golden Knights

Zeke | April 10, 2019

On Wednesday, the San Jose Sharks begin their quest for a Stanley Cup with an opening round series against the Vegas Golden Knights. The Golden Knights are a formidable foe,…

Sharks’ Belief in Goalie Remains High Despite Down Season

The Canadian Press | April 9, 2019

SAN JOSE, Calif. — With nine players with at least 50 points, four 30-goal scorers and three world-class defencemen, the San Jose Sharks have almost all the ingredients necessary to make a long playoff run.
The one major question facing the Sharks is i…

A Golden Knights Fan Guide to the San Jose Sharks

Zeke | April 9, 2019

Fans of the Vegas Golden Knights are comfortable viewers of Stanley Cup playoff hockey, and many are familiar with their upcoming opponent, the San Jose Sharks. For those who aren’t…

Sharks Road From Leading Contender to Longshot

Zeke | April 8, 2019

It happened quickly. The San Jose Sharks and Calgary Flames were battling for first place in the Western Conference with less than a month to go in the season. The…

Sharks Bury Avalanche – Kane Scores 30th

The Canadian Press | April 7, 2019

SAN JOSE, Calif. — Evander Kane scored to make San Jose the first team in 10 years with at least four 30-goal scorers and the Sharks wrapped up the second-best record in the Western Conference by beating the Colorado Avalanche 5-2 on Saturday night.
Br…