April 21 – Free Play of the Day
San Jose Sharks @ Anahiem Ducks
After dropping the first two games of this series at home we expect to see a desperate team out there in the Sharks and this is exactly what they should be. The Sharks were not the best team in the league for nothing. They played a couple of games that were flat but we do not expect that tonight as they have something to prove. Their #1 ranking.
The Sharks realize another loss would all but seal their biggest postseason collapse ever, but they still claim to believe their superior process finally will yield results — even if it’s down to its last few chances. The Sharks have had some good oppurtunities in the first two games but did not cash in. We believe that Joe Thornton and Jonathan Cheechoo will be able to finish a couple tonight.
The road team has won the last 5 contest between these two opponents. That shows you that the home ice advantage means nothing when these two get together. We believe that San Jose is definately a better team and they will go out on the ice tonight and prove it.
The Sharks were 3rd in the league in shots on goal per game this season averaging 33.2 and were also the toughest team in the league to get shots against averaging just 27 shots against. The Sharks also had the 3rd best powerplay this season and as we all know special teams mean a lot especially in the playoffs. We look for that to also get going tonight as the Ducks average giving up 4.7 powerplays per game.
I can’t believe the Sharks lost the first two at home. I like the pick. I think they bounce back tonight.
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Karen - April 21, 2009 at 6:19 pm |