Gambrell, Sharks strike late in 3-2 win over Kings
Dylan Gambrell scored in the third period to give the San Jose Sharks a 3-2 win over the Los Angeles KingsAPRIL 4, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
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On modest three-game point streak Knyzhov posted an assist and two hits in Saturday's 3-2 win over the Kings.
Impact Knyzhov has a modest three-game point streak going -- he's posted a goal and two helpers in that span. The Russian defenseman is up to seven points, 27 shots on net, 48 hits and 36 blocked shots through 37 contests. Expect the 23-year-old to continue working on the second pairing alongside Erik Karlsson.
APRIL 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Bags helper in win Leonard recorded an assist and three shots on goal in Saturday's 3-2 win over the Kings.
Impact Leonard set up Dylan Gambrell for the game-winning goal at 15:23 of the third period. The 22-year-old Leonard continues to provide the Sharks with depth scoring. He has 11 points, 43 shots on net and a minus-3 rating through 31 contests in his rookie season.
APRIL 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Chips in with helper Couture notched an assist in Saturday's 3-2 win over the Kings.
Impact Couture set up Evander Kane for the Sharks' second goal of the game. The 32-year-old Couture is beginning to warm up on offense with assists in two of the last three contests. He's produced only seven points in 19 games since the start of March. For the year, the center has 25 points, 86 shots on net, 39 hits and a minus-5 rating in 37 appearances.
APRIL 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Deposits game-winner Gambrell scored a goal and blocked two shots in Saturday's 3-2 win over the Kings.
Impact Gambrell converted on a pass from John Leonard at 15:23 of the third period. The goal stood as the game-winner, Gambrell's first such tally this season. He has three goals, six assists and 34 shots on net in 33 contests. The 24-year-old also has 38 blocked shots this year, which ranks fourth among all forwards in the league.
APRIL 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
One of each Saturday Labanc scored a goal on two shots and added an assist in Saturday's 3-2 win over the Kings.
Impact Labanc was credited with the opening tally at 4:37 of the first period. He also helped out on linemate Evander Kane's second-period goal. Labanc has 22 points (nine goals, 13 apples), 92 shots on net, 37 hits and 20 PIM through 37 contests this season. He's not as notable as Kane or center Logan Couture, but Labanc has earned his place on the Sharks' top line.
APRIL 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Posts two points in win Kane scored a goal on three shots and added an assist in Saturday's 3-2 win over the Kings.
Impact Kane was initially credited with the opening tally, but that was changed to Kevin Labanc. The 29-year-old Kane settled for an assist on that play and then left no doubt as to who scored the Sharks' second-period tally. The winger has racked up 16 goals, 33 points, 124 shots on net, 60 hits and 36 PIM in 37 contests this year as a steady first-liner.
APRIL 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Collects fourth straight win Jones saved 35 of 37 shots in Saturday's 3-2 win over the Kings.
Impact Jones won his fourth straight game Saturday. He allowed goals to Dustin Brown (even strength) and Trevor Moore (shorthanded), but it was another solid outing for Jones. The 31-year-old goalie is up to 14-7-2 with a 3.03 GAA and a .905 save percentage through 24 games. He's the hot hand for the Sharks, so it wouldn't be surprising to see head coach Bob Boughner roll with Jones on Tuesday versus the Ducks.
APRIL 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Dealing with upper-body injury Vlasic is dealing with an upper-body injury, Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now reports.
Impact Vlasic left Saturday's game versus the Kings after the first period and did not return. He is expected to be evaluated further Sunday to determine the severity of his injury. Consider the blueliner day-to-day ahead of Tuesday's home game versus the Ducks.
APRIL 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Doubtful to return Saturday Vlasic (undisclosed) left Saturday's game versus the Kings in the first period and is doubtful to return, Curtis Pashelka of The San Jose Mercury News reports.
Impact Vlasic didn't appear to suffer any sort of injury, and Pashelka relayed that the team didn't not designate an injury status. It's unclear if an update of Vlasic's status will surface in head coach Bob Boughner's postgame comments, but more should be known ahead of Tuesday's game versus the Ducks.
APRIL 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
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APRIL 3, 2021 • MERCURYNEWS.COM
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Patrolling crease Saturday Jones will defend the road goal in Saturday's game versus the Kings, Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now reports.
Impact Jones has been quite impressive lately, winning five of his last six starts while posting a .934 save percentage. Three of those wins were against the Kings, including a 30-save shutout Friday. The 31-year-old yielded just three goals on 116 shots among those contests.
APRIL 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
San Jose visits Los Angeles following shutout win
San Jose visits Los Angeles after the Sharks shut out Los Angeles 3-0APRIL 3, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Martin Jones, Sharks continue to frustrate Kings in 3-0 win Tomas Hertl had a goal and an assist, Martin Jones made 30 saves for his first shutout of...
APRIL 3, 2021 • SFCHRONICLE.COM
Kings silenced again by Martin Jones and the Sharks The former Kings goalie continues to stymie his former team, this time with a 3-0 win at Staples Center
APRIL 3, 2021 • DAILYNEWS.COM
Jones, Sharks continue to frustrate Kings in 3-0 win
Tomas Hertl had a goal and an assist, Martin Jones made 30 saves for his first shutout of the season and the San Jose Sharks defeated the Los Angeles Kings 3-0APRIL 3, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Points in consecutive games Knyzhov notched an assist, two shots on goal and two blocked shots in Friday's 3-0 win over the Kings.
Impact Knyzhov has a goal and an assist over his last two games. The Russian blueliner seems to be more comfortable in his second-pairing role lately. He's up to six points, 46 hits, 35 blocked shots and 35 PIM in 36 outings. Four of his points have come in the last eight contests.
APRIL 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Sets up empty-netter Burns posted an assist and three shots on goal in Friday's 3-0 win over the Kings.
Impact Burns had the lone helper on Rudolfs Balcers' empty-net goal in the third period. The 36-year-old Burns is up to 21 points, 83 shots on net, 64 blocked shots and 18 PIM through 36 contests. He'll continue to log plenty of ice time -- he's averaging 26:26 per game this year, a career high.
APRIL 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Fires at will Friday Meier scored a goal on a game-high eight shots and went plus-3 in Friday's 3-0 win over the Kings.
Impact Meier was a relentless shooter Friday, and he cashed in with a goal in the second period. He also snapped his nine-game goal drought in the process. The Swiss winger has seven tallies, 22 points, 102 shots and 50 hits through 34 games this year. His line with Tomas Hertl and Rudolfs Balcers combined for six points in Friday's win and have played reasonably well together for a couple of weeks.
APRIL 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Pair of points in win Hertl scored a goal on six shots, dished an assist and went plus-3 in Friday's 3-0 win over the Kings.
Impact Hertl opened the scoring just 2:57 into the contest. He also assisted on Timo Meier's second-period tally. Hertl has been steady as ever lately with five goals and eight helpers in his last 13 games. He's up to 24 points, 59 shots on net and 15 PIM in 30 contests overall.
APRIL 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Racks up three points in win Balcers scored an empty-net goal, dished two assists and went plus-3 in Friday's 3-0 win over the Kings.
Impact Balcers, Tomas Hertl and Timo Meier combined for six points as the Sharks' second line dominated Friday's game. The 23-year-old Balcers has been solid in his time as a top-six option with 12 points, 35 shots on net and 30 hits through 21 contests. The trio has some obvious chemistry, which could boost Balcers' value in DFS.
APRIL 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Shuts out Kings Jones posted a 30-save shutout in Friday's 3-0 win over the Kings.
Impact Jones turned in an excellent performance Friday, earning his first shutout of the year in the process. The 31-year-old improved to 13-7-2 with a 3.08 GAA and a .903 save percentage in 23 contests. With wins in five of his last six outings, Jones is on one of his best runs in years.
APRIL 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
On active roster Friday Jaros was promoted to the active roster Friday, per CapFriendly.
Impact Jaros continues to fulfill the seventh defenseman role in warmups, which sees him often end up as a healthy scratch on game days. That happened again for Friday's game versus the Kings.
APRIL 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Joins active roster Suomela was promoted to the active roster Friday, per CapFriendly.
Impact Suomela was promoted as injury insurance in case Dylan Gambrell (undisclosed) couldn't play Friday. Gambrell was fine, so Suomela was a healthy scratch.
APRIL 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
