Blues flatten Sharks

Like Scotty on Star Trek, the San Jose Sharks are :giving it all they have” but it just isn’t enough right now.

On Saturday night, Jake Allen made 34 saves for the visiting St Louis Blues, in a 5-2 decision over the Sharks.

“We got better as the game went on,” Allen said. “I don’t think we started great. They’re a good team in this building in the first period, they always have been.”

Alex Pietrangelo struck for two third period goals, including the eventual game winner.

Jaden Schwartz added a single marker and three points in the win.

“They definitely know how to win,” St. Louis coach Craig Berube said. “It’s character and leadership, that’s a big part of it, for sure.”

Brent Burns and Stefan Noesen scored for the Sharks.

Jordan Kyrou also scored for the Blues and Ryan O’Reilly potted an empty-net goal for the final.

“We found a way,” Allen said. “We took a big deep breath after the second and we regrouped in here. (Tied) 2-2 on the road, we knew we were in a good spot. We knew we hadn’t come even close to playing our game, so as the third went on, we played better.”

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Martin Jones made 23 saves in the loss.

“We’ve got to find a way to raise our game in the third period in tight games, myself included,” Jones said. “We’ve just got to find another level, that’s all.”