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Post by jamnjon on Feb 18, 2023 14:07:56 GMT -8
Game no. 57
Stats
Sharks
Record: 17-28-11
Streak: L2
Goals Leader: Timo Meier (31 G, 21 A)
Assists Leader: Erik Karlsson (18 G, 55 A)
Power Play: 19.7% (-0.2%)
Penalty Kill: 83.8% (+0.7%)
Goals For/Game Played: 2.98 (-0.04)
Goals Against/Game Played: 3.64 (-0.03)
Shots For/Game Played: 29.6 (-0.01)
Shots Against/Game Played: 31.3 (+0.01)
Sabres
Record: 27-22-4
Streak: W1
Goals Leader: Tage Thompson (36 G, 34 A)
Assists Leader: Rasmus Dahlin (14 G, 44 A)
Power Play: 25.1%
Penalty Kill: 72.8%
Goals For/Game Played: 3.7
Goals Against/Game Played: 3.47
Shots For/Game Played: 32.5
Shots Against/Game Played: 32.5
How to Watch
Tonight’s game will be broadcast regionally on NBCSCA and ATTSN-PT. Streaming is available with a subscription to ESPN+ (blackout restrictions may apply). The radio call will be streamed through the Sharks Audio Network. Puck drop is at 7:30 p.m. PT/10:30 p.m. ET at the Shark Tank in San Jose.
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Post by caopine on Feb 18, 2023 15:22:34 GMT -8
In a weird way, competing for the bottom three is more exciting than competing for the top three. It has me following other games more closely. And yes, it's a lottery but just to play devil's advocate, finishing last means more than finishing first; in this century, the President's Trophy winner has won the Stanley Cup in 2013 (Chicago), 2008 (Detroit), and then back to 2002 (Detroit) and 2001(Colorado). In the last eleven years, outside of that 2013 season, only one President's Trophy winning team has made it past the quarterfinals. (I wonder if over time, being in the top three means less than it used to due to more teams/game changing-more parity, etc).
So yes, as a long-time Sharks fan, things I have to tell myself: competing for the bottom three is more interesting/important! And it means all sorts of weird things: rooting for zero points and losing "the right way", rooting for last minute goal comebacks by the opposing team (which is losing the wrong way), four-point-division-rival games defined as other teams in the bottom 5, rooting for the Ducks??!!
Year Presidents' Trophy Playoff Result
2022 Florida Panthers Lost Quarterfinal (Tampa Bay)
2021 Colorado Avalanche Lost Quarterfinal (Vegas)
2020 Boston Bruins Lost Quarterfinal (Tampa Bay)
2019 Tampa Bay Lightning Lost Preliminary (Columbus)
2018 Nashville Predators Lost Quarterfinal (Winnipeg)
2017 Washington Capitals Lost Quarterfinal (Pittsburgh)
2016 Washington Capitals Lost Quarterfinal (Pittsburgh)
2015 New York Rangers Lost Semifinal (Tampa Bay)
2014 Boston Bruins Lost Quarterfinal (Montreal)
2013 Chicago Blackhawks Won Stanley Cup
2012 Vancouver Canucks Lost Preliminary (Los Angeles)
2011 Vancouver Canucks Lost Final (Boston)
2010 Washington Capitals Lost Preliminary (Montreal)
2009 San Jose Sharks Lost Preliminary (Anaheim)
2008 Detroit Red Wings Won Stanley Cup
2007 Buffalo Sabres Lost Semifinal (Ottawa)
2006 Detroit Red Wings Lost Preliminary (Edmonton)
2004 Detroit Red Wings Lost Quarterfinal (Calgary)
2003 Ottawa Senators Lost Semifinal (New Jersey)
2002 Detroit Red Wings Won Stanley Cup
2001 Colorado Avalanche Won Stanley Cup
2000 St. Louis Blues Lost Preliminary (San Jose)
1999 Dallas Stars Won Stanley Cup
1998 Dallas Stars Lost Semifinal (Detroit)
1997 Colorado Avalanche Lost Semifinal (Detroit)
1996 Detroit Red Wings Lost Semifinal (Colorado)
1995 Detroit Red Wings Lost Final (New Jersey)
1994 New York Rangers Won Stanley Cup
1993 Pittsburgh Penguins Lost Quarterfinal (New York)*
1992 New York Rangers Lost Quarterfinal (Pittsburgh)
1991 Chicago Blackhawks Lost Preliminary (Minnesota)^
1990 Boston Bruins Lost Final (Edmonton)
1989 Calgary Flames Won Stanley Cup
1988 Calgary Flames Lost Quarterfinal (Edmonton)
1987 Edmonton Oilers Won Stanley Cup
1986 Edmonton Oilers Lost Quarterfinal (Calgary)
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Post by tcsharkie11 on Feb 18, 2023 16:55:34 GMT -8
It's been stated for most situations that finishing with the best record takes so much effort, mentally and physically, that by the time the playoffs start, you're shot.
Best, most recent example is the Warriors when they won 73 games. They went far but ultimately probably did them in.
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Post by tcsharkie11 on Feb 18, 2023 18:56:20 GMT -8
Fuck Vegas
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Post by peanutgallery on Feb 18, 2023 19:01:04 GMT -8
It’s almost a no lose situation. If the Sharks play well and win, we get to enjoy a fun victory. If they lose, we improve our draft lottery chances. The only bad thing is getting the stupid loser point. Those piss me off.
Go Sharks and Fuck Vegas!
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Post by SurfCitySharksFan on Feb 18, 2023 19:16:38 GMT -8
Go Sharks! FV!! Go Tank!!!
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Post by SurfCitySharksFan on Feb 18, 2023 19:30:13 GMT -8
With CBJ's win earlier today, the Ducks are now in last place. Need to keep up.
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Post by tcsharkie11 on Feb 18, 2023 19:34:17 GMT -8
Buffalo with the best goalie name in the NHL
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Post by SurfCitySharksFan on Feb 18, 2023 19:40:56 GMT -8
Buffalo with the best goalie name in the NHL Say that name 3 times fast  |
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Post by dilacerated on Feb 18, 2023 19:43:05 GMT -8
Watching Burnzie outdoors. Caps look like they bet on losing this game.
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Post by SurfCitySharksFan on Feb 18, 2023 19:44:59 GMT -8
Ugh! I mean, Yay
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Post by SurfCitySharksFan on Feb 18, 2023 19:48:33 GMT -8
Watching Burnzie outdoors. Caps look like they bet on losing this game. The Caps aren't particularly good this year (and they are missing Ovie tonight). Hell, the Sharks beat them. |
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Post by tcsharkie11 on Feb 18, 2023 19:56:28 GMT -8
Not much of a reach but Washington is unlikely to make the playoffs. In fact they have so many UFA's that if they lose a few more in a row, look for them to start selling off
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Post by SurfCitySharksFan on Feb 18, 2023 19:57:31 GMT -8
Even if they make the playoffs, they won't make it out of the 1st round in the East.
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Post by SurfCitySharksFan on Feb 18, 2023 20:00:15 GMT -8
I was looking at the standings yesterday, I noticed only one team (CBJ) in the East had fewer than 50 points. In the West, 5 teams are under 50 points. The divide between the 2 conferences is so huge that it is really unfair to the Eastern teams.
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Post by SurfCitySharksFan on Feb 18, 2023 20:07:36 GMT -8
Svechnikov!
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Post by tcsharkie11 on Feb 18, 2023 20:08:48 GMT -8
Even if they make the playoffs, they won't make it out of the 1st round in the East. Finishing as a wild card in the East seems like a futile effort |
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Post by SurfCitySharksFan on Feb 18, 2023 20:09:51 GMT -8
You get to play either Boston or Carolina. That's a quick out.
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Post by dilacerated on Feb 18, 2023 20:09:53 GMT -8
Who the hell told Evgeny scoring was acceptable?!?
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Post by SurfCitySharksFan on Feb 18, 2023 20:11:28 GMT -8
He needs a visit to the Tim Heed Memorial Press Box seat
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Post by SurfCitySharksFan on Feb 18, 2023 20:11:52 GMT -8
PP
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Post by SurfCitySharksFan on Feb 18, 2023 20:14:24 GMT -8
Lots of end-to-end action. 1-1 after 1
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Post by tcsharkie11 on Feb 18, 2023 20:21:00 GMT -8
Curtis Brown looks really good tonight. I'm glad he shaved his mustache
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Post by SurfCitySharksFan on Feb 18, 2023 20:27:05 GMT -8
LOL!
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Post by SurfCitySharksFan on Feb 18, 2023 20:40:30 GMT -8
Lucky post for the Sharks
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Post by SurfCitySharksFan on Feb 18, 2023 20:41:56 GMT -8
Sharks D at its finest
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Post by tcsharkie11 on Feb 18, 2023 20:44:21 GMT -8
To be fair, I don't see any defense being played by anyone tonight. Fast and loose |
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Post by SurfCitySharksFan on Feb 18, 2023 20:49:35 GMT -8
Offside fest the last few minutes
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Post by peanutgallery on Feb 18, 2023 20:54:48 GMT -8
Barbie!
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Post by SurfCitySharksFan on Feb 18, 2023 20:54:49 GMT -8
Barbie!
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