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Sharks win over Predators

18/11/2008 22:16

San Jose Sharks center Joe Thornton (19) fights with Nashville Predators center Scott Nichol (12) in the third period of an NHL hockey game in Nashville, Tenn., Monday, Nov. 17, 2008. The Sharks won 4-1. From AP Photo by Mark Humphrey.

On Monday night hockey, the San Jose Sharks have beaten the Nashville Predators by 4 - 1. However, Shark of the week Devin Setoguchi had another two point game, as he scored a Powerplay goal, as well as giving a assist. The Sharks having now 33 Points in the Pacific Division and strenghtened their top position!!

The opener for the team tale had Devin Setoguchi, as his wrist shot passed Nashville goalie Dan Ellis for a Powerplay goal on 14:38 in the first period.

Then Jody Shelley scored for the first time this season, as a Rob Blake blue line slap shot ended up in traffic in front of the goal, so that Shelley could tap the puck from close range into the net on 16:05.

Tomas Plihal gave then the Sharks the 3:0 lead with a wrist shot on 7:43, before Captain Patrick Marleau raised his goal tally on 9, as he strucked home with a rebound goal on 11:12 . Both Goals are scored inside the second Period.

Predators forward David Legwand destroyed then Brian Boucher's hopes for a shutout, as he started a breakaway and passed with the second attempt the Sharks goalie on a rebound.

Next game for the Sharks is on Saturday evening against Alex Ovechkin's Washington Capitals at HP Pavilion!! 

 

Three stars

1

DEVIN SETOGUCHI

2  

BRIAN BOUCHER

PATRICK MARLEAU

 

 

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2008-2009 Season
SKATERS: GP G A +/- Pts
D. Setoguchi 20 11 11 6 22
P. Marleau 20 9 13 7 22
J. Thornton 20 4 16 1 20
J. Pavelski 20 7 9 1 16
D. Boyle 19 6 10 5 16
C. Ehrhoff 20 2 14 6 16
R. Clowe 20 9 6 4 15
R. Blake 20 2 11 -1 13
M. Michalek 18 6 5 1 11
M. Vlasic 20 1 9 5 10

 

Pacific Division

San Jose 16 3 1 33
Anaheim 10 7 2 22
Phoenix 8 8 0 16
Los Angeles 7 8 2 16
Dallas 6 8 3 15

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