Sharks start slow, run headfirst into Quick, and get shutout by the Kings 2-0
San Jose loses 2-0 to Los Angeles as Kings goaltender Jonathan Quick posts a shutout and the Sharks continue to struggle in the first period.
| Final - 11.28.2011 | 1 | 2 | 3 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Jose Sharks | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Los Angeles Kings | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
Stories
Kings-Sharks Preview: Do the Shuffle
The Kings shuffle the lines because that's their one answer to adversity, but at least Gagne and Richards have their first post-Philly reunion.
BoC Gameday: Old School
A depressing post discussing Dan Boyle's age.
Kings Vs. Sharks: Pacific Division Clash At Staples Center
The Los Angeles Kings welcome the San Jose Sharks to town on Monday night for a battle for first place in the Pacific Division.
Kings Gameday: Mahna Mahna
Thoughts on the Kings' new lines.
Sharks face Kings in a battle that's lost some shine
Fear The Fin previews tonight's game between the San Jose Sharks and Los Angeles Kings.
GameThreads
Kings Fans GameThread on Jewels From The Crown
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Sharks Fans GameThread on Fear The Fin
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Boxscore
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Jose | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Los Angeles | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| First Period |
|---|
| - 1, Los Angeles Goal - Ethan Moreau, unassisted at 8:37. Penalties - Frazer McLaren, San Jose (Unsportsmanlike conduct), 16:06. |
| Second Period |
| - 2, Los Angeles Goal - Mike Richards (11), from Simon Gagne and Willie Mitchell at 4:16. Penalties - Jarret Stoll, Los Angeles (Holding the stick), 4:01; Joe Thornton, San Jose (Hooking), 4:01; Justin Williams, Los Angeles (Too many men/ice - bench), 7:36; Joe Thornton, San Jose (Holding), 12:23; Jarret Stoll, Los Angeles (Holding), 15:24; Matt Greene, Los Angeles (Interference), 17:52. |
| Third Period |
| - No scoring. Penalties - Jim Vandermeer, San Jose (Hooking), 4:26; Trent Hunter, Los Angeles (Hooking), 5:45; Drew Doughty, Los Angeles (Tripping), 10:14; Ryane Clowe, San Jose (Roughing), 20:00; Ryane Clowe, San Jose (Roughing), 20:00; Jack Johnson, Los Angeles (Roughing), 20:00. |
Shots on Goal:
San Jose 11 + 9 + 13 = 33.
Los Angeles 16 + 9 + 8 = 33.
Power Play Conversion: San Jose 0-5. Los Angeles 0-3.
Goaltenders: San Jose, Antti Niemi 2-33-.939. Los Angeles, Jonathan Quick 0-33-1.000.
Referees: Jean Hebert, Don VanMassenhoven
Linesmen: Brian Mach, Pierre Racicot
Power Play Conversion: San Jose 0-5. Los Angeles 0-3.
Goaltenders: San Jose, Antti Niemi 2-33-.939. Los Angeles, Jonathan Quick 0-33-1.000.
Referees: Jean Hebert, Don VanMassenhoven
Linesmen: Brian Mach, Pierre Racicot
