Tag Archives: San Jose Sharks

Inconsistent Officiating Continues To Plague 2019 Stanley Cup Playoffs

Posted on June 8, 2019 by

Photo: The Boston Globe If you have been watching the 2019 Stanley Cup Playoffs, no one can blame you for being frustrated and yelling expletives in front of the television as the officiating has been dreadful this postseason. The NHL will … Continue reading →

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NHL Postseason Inconsistencies: The Performance of the On-Ice Officials Is An Eyesore to the League

Posted on May 16, 2019 by

The NHL’s postseason officiating has been poor and changes must be made. Continue reading →

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Western Conference Final Preview and Readers Poll: Pacific #2 Sharks vs. Central #3 Blues

Posted on May 10, 2019 by

Photo: Brandon Magnus/Getty Images The San Jose Sharks, who finished the regular season with the second-most points in the Pacific Division and Western Conference (101), and the St. Louis Blues, who tied the Winnipeg Jets for the second-most points in … Continue reading →

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Who Now, If At All? A Rooting Case For and Against The Remaining Teams in the Stanley Cup Playoffs

Posted on April 27, 2019 by

Photo: Steve Babineau/NHL via Getty Images With the Washington Capitals eliminated from the 2019 Stanley Cup Playoffs, their fan base has a decision to make: Should they “forget” about hockey until the Draft, or should they choose to root for … Continue reading →

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Checking In With Old Friends: Philipp Grubauer Is Taking the Colorado Avalanche to the Second Round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs

Posted on April 21, 2019 by

Former Washington Capitals netminder Philipp Grubauer is taking the Colorado Avalanche further into the postseason. Continue reading →

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Playoff Drama: Early Storylines Through the First Couple of Playoff Games

Posted on April 14, 2019 by

After two games of each playoff series, the 2019 Stanley Cup Playoffs are looking a bit unpredictable. Continue reading →

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2019 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs Primer

Posted on April 9, 2019 by

The 2019 NHL Playoffs begin on April 10. Continue reading →

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Tom Wilson’s Goal Against Sharks A Career-high and A Sign of His Evolved Playing Style

Posted on February 15, 2019 by

While T.J. Oshie’s 500th point and two-goal outburst in the Capitals’ 5-1 Valentine’s Day thrashing of the San Jose Sharks occupied most of the headlines from the game, right wing Tom Wilson’s empty-net goal at the end of the game … Continue reading →

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Capitals Thump Sharks 5-1; T.J. Oshie Scores Two Goals And Registers 500th Career NHL Point

Posted on February 15, 2019 by

Photo by Brandon Magnus/NHLI via Getty Images The Washington Capitals began their annual west coast swing with a convincing 5-1 victory over the Sharks at SAP Center in San Jose Thursday night. The win improves the Capitals record to 32-19-7 … Continue reading →

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Shark Night: Capitals Spend Thursday Night With The Sharks

Posted on February 13, 2019 by

Photo: WTOP The Washington Capitals take on the San Jose Sharks on Thursday night in the second and final meeting of the season between the two teams. The Sharks won an overtime thriller by a score of 7-6, a game … Continue reading →

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