Game 47: Sharks 5 Jets 2 post-game report

Everyone will be talking about the Mark Stuart hit in the 2nd period which levelled Joel Ward but more importantly allowed the Sharks Timo Meier to walk in alone to score on a breakaway and give San Jose a commanding 2-0 lead.

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Audio:

Blake Wheeler:  On the shorthanded goal giving the Sharks momentum.  How did the Sharks take over the 2nd period?  On the frustration with the way the Jets have played.

Mathieu Perreault:  On the frustration the team is feeling after this road trip.  What is it they need to do as a team that they haven’t been able to accomplish?  On the Sharks team.  On how it has “turned so quickly” after a good start to January.  Having next four games at home.

Mark Scheifele:  His thoughts on the first 40 minutes of the game.  Team was playing well in Florida, where has it gone sideways?  On the first/third Sharks goals against.  On what has been going wrong for the Jets.

Michael Hutchinson:  Assessing the game overall.  On the first/third Sharks goals against him.

Coach Maurice:  Which goal gave the Sharks the momentum?  What is the most concerning part of this road trip?  Are players trying to do too much?  Thoughts on Hutchinson’s performance?  Can he use this game to show his group “their speed”?  Is there any consideration to call up Ondrej Pavelec?

All audio courtesy of TSN 1290 Winnipeg.