SHARKS shutout Avalanche 5-0...
3/1/20
San Jose, CA- Martin Jones(23-17-6) had 28 saves to get his 3rd Shutout of the year as the San Jose Sharks(37-20-8) continue to chase Anaheim for the Pacific Division lead as March kicks off.
The Sharks trail their California Rivals by 6 Points after their 5-0 Shutout over the Colorado Avalanche(33-26-7) on Sunday Night to keep pace for the Division Title.
Colorado drops to 10th Place in the Western Conference Playoff Race 2 points behind Winnipeg for the final Wildcard.
"It was a blow for sure but luckily it wasn't the knockout punch. We still have a Month to play." Avalanche Head Coach Jerad Bednar stated.
San Jose(37-20-8) got on the board 1-0 in just 57 Seconds when Captain Joe Pavelski scored his 30th Goal of the year.
2nd Year James Carr scored his 11th of the year for the Sharks 2-0 lead inside the SAP Center.
"Getting on the board first really set the tone for how we wanted to play. Get up fast on them and control the Game." Sharks Head Coach Peter DeBoer said.
In the Second Period the Sharks continued their onslaught when William Karlsson(26) and Joe Pavelski(31) both scored to give the Fins a 4-0 lead over Colorado.
James Carr(12) scored again in the Third Period for the 5-0 win. The Avalanche continued to stick with Goalie Phillipp Grubauer(14-6-1) who had 17 Saves and allowed all 5 Goals with Jimmy Howard on the bench.
"Jimmy's done a lot for us this Season. It was the right call." Avalanche Head Coach Jared Bednar stated.
San Jose(37-20-8) will host the Ottawa Senators(33-27-5) on Wednesday Night.
The Sens are in the Playoff Hunt currently holding onto the final Wildcard Spot in the Eastern Conference.