Blue Jackets @ Sharks

San Jose Sharks v Columbus Blue Jackets

Win 2-1

18 games left

Injury Report:
Scott Nichol out with upper body injury for 7-10 days
Marc-Edward Vlasic Injured Reserve

Up & Down Game:

Ryan Vesce brought up

Jamie McGinn still up

League Leaders:
Jumbo - assist leader @ 61

Heater - tied with power play goals

Fights:

Brad Staubitz vs Boll = Staubitz, he actually got cut in that fight

Staubitz (again) vs Dorsett= not really a fight

Game Notes:

Man oh man did the Sharks come out strong or what. As much as I hate to admit it but you really didn't notice Nichol was missing everyone stepped up to the challenge. Some great chances through out the game, they pushed the puck well. In the middle period though they did take their foot off the gas but came back strong. The Blue Jackets tried to slow the pace but it never worked to their advantage. Mason had the Sharks shutout for 148.38 minutes till Heater broke out on the power play. Right after the goal man did they go into hyper drive.

Stars of the Game:
1. Heater - ended shutout

2. Stauby - fights, grit, heart

3. Pavs - game winning goal & face off wins

Scoring Summary:

Healtey's 34th - power play goal - from Marleau and Thornton

Pavelski's 18th - even strength - from Marleau and Clowe