Looking at the San Jose Sharks
by Casey Richey on Nov 5, 2009 11:29 AM CST
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PrintSan Jose Sharks: 11-4-1, 23 points
Key Wins: 6-3 over CBJ, 7-3 over NYR, 4-1 over PHI, 3-1 over COL
Winners of six straight, the Sharks are on fire after a 2-2 start. Coming into tonight's game, both teams look to extend winning streaks in what will likely be a good defensive battle.
| Category | Stat | NHL Rank | Leading... | Stat | Player |
| Goals per game | 3.31 | 7th (5A) | Scorer (Points) |
22 (11 G, 11 A) |
|
| Goals against per game | 2.44 | 7th (16A) | +/- |
+7 |
|
| Power Play | 25.8% | 5th (5A) | Hits |
25 |
|
| Penalty Kill | 83.6% | 7th (20A) | PIM |
42 |
|
| Shots per game | 31.3 | 11th (6B) | Shots |
51 |
Patrick Marleau |
| Shots against per game | 29.2 | 12th (3B) | Blocked Shots |
37 |
|
| Faceoff percentage | 57.4% | 1st (14A) | Faceoffs |
63.9 % |
Scott Nichol |
| PIM per game | 14.6 | 20th (19B) | Wins |
10 |
|
| PP drawn | 66 | 5th (8A) | GAA (>5 games played) |
2.38 |
Evgeni Nabokov |
*The A and B next to the ranking is how many spots Above or Below the Red Wings the team is
The Sharks are in the top half of the league in nearly every category and are on of the best in the league. Head coach Todd McLellan took the Detroit game west to San Jose with him and has implemented the system in a very effective way. The solid defensive play and offensive attack make the Sharks a big threat to the hobbled/sick Red Wings.
Players to watch on offense: Patrick Marleau, Dany Heatley, Joe Thornton
Players to watch on defense: Rob Blake, Kent Huskins
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