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RT14 · 10-07-2007, 08:23 AM

After giving up 7 goals to the LA Kings the night before, Scott Niedermayer and company were determined to not let that happen again. So determined in fact, they pulled almost a complete 180 and turned the tables on the unsuspecting Oilers.

Despite being outshot 33-26 and having to make up for two seperate game misconducts by Sutherby in the 1st and top scoring winger Miroslav Satan in the 2nd, the Sharks made the most out of their opportunities and made this night one that the great Marty Brodeur will, unfortunately for him, not soon forget.

Game Stars
1 - Peter Budaj (SHA) - The young netminder was under some pressure to perform after having a rough pre-season and made a stellar case for himself as to why he should be the Sharks go-to guy down the road, stopping 32 of the 33 shots he faced.
2 - Scott Niedermayer (SHA) - Played like the teams best player should play. Logged 27 minutes and did everything out there. Assisted on a short handed goal early in the 1st, then scored his own short hander half way through the 3rd.
3 - Dimitri Afanasenkov (SHA) - Afana has had a great pre-season and has continued that to start the regular season! Scored the first shorthanded goal and with a goal and two assist after 2 games, he looks to be a blessing in disguise on the 3rd line.

Power Play Conversions
SHARKS 1 for 4
OILERS 0 for 6

Special teams was the name of the game for the Sharks in this one. One PP and two SH goals can go a long way in guaranteeing a victory on any given night. The Sharks penalty kill lines will be extremely dangerous all season with Forsberg, Tucker and Niedermayer defending. Although each one is defensively responsible, all three have an abundance of scoring ability and can turn an advantage into a disadvantage in the blink of an eye.

It is expected Budaj will be given the green light as long as he keeps up his amazing play, and after Gerber's performance (or lack thereof) last night, GM RT couldn't be happier that the young stopper chose this night to display his tremendous skills. We may actually have a "keeper" here!

10-07-2007, 08:23 AM	#14
RT14 First Line Centre Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Dead Rear, AB Exp:	Sharks 6 - Oilers 1 After giving up 7 goals to the LA Kings the night before, Scott Niedermayer and company were determined to not let that happen again. So determined in fact, they pulled almost a complete 180 and turned the tables on the unsuspecting Oilers. Despite being outshot 33-26 and having to make up for two seperate game misconducts by Sutherby in the 1st and top scoring winger Miroslav Satan in the 2nd, the Sharks made the most out of their opportunities and made this night one that the great Marty Brodeur will, unfortunately for him, not soon forget. Game Stars 1 - Peter Budaj (SHA) - The young netminder was under some pressure to perform after having a rough pre-season and made a stellar case for himself as to why he should be the Sharks go-to guy down the road, stopping 32 of the 33 shots he faced. 2 - Scott Niedermayer (SHA) - Played like the teams best player should play. Logged 27 minutes and did everything out there. Assisted on a short handed goal early in the 1st, then scored his own short hander half way through the 3rd. 3 - Dimitri Afanasenkov (SHA) - Afana has had a great pre-season and has continued that to start the regular season! Scored the first shorthanded goal and with a goal and two assist after 2 games, he looks to be a blessing in disguise on the 3rd line. Power Play Conversions SHARKS 1 for 4 OILERS 0 for 6 Special teams was the name of the game for the Sharks in this one. One PP and two SH goals can go a long way in guaranteeing a victory on any given night. The Sharks penalty kill lines will be extremely dangerous all season with Forsberg, Tucker and Niedermayer defending. Although each one is defensively responsible, all three have an abundance of scoring ability and can turn an advantage into a disadvantage in the blink of an eye. It is expected Budaj will be given the green light as long as he keeps up his amazing play, and after Gerber's performance (or lack thereof) last night, GM RT couldn't be happier that the young stopper chose this night to display his tremendous skills. We may actually have a "keeper" here!