Oskar Sundqvist (70) celebrates his first period goal – Photo by Jack Lima
SAN JOSE, Calif. – The St. Louis Blues managed a 5-0 shutout against the San Jose Sharks in game five of the Western Conference playoffs before a sold-out crowd at the SAP Center.
Just under six minutes into he game, Oskar Sundqvist scored an unassisted goal from the top of the circle. That would be the only goal in the first period.
Early in the Second period, Jaden Schwartz scored his first of three goals, when Martin Jones in the Sharks net turned a shot away, handing it right to his stick. The shot was unassisted.
A Blues breakaway opportunity was held back by Brent Burns, when he threw himself down and allowed his stick to trip up Vladimir Tarasenko resulting in a penalty shot opportunity. Tarasenko’s shot beat Jones near the top of the net, putting the Blues up 3-0.
Jaden Schwartz (Right) celebrates his third period hat-trick goal with Vladimir Tarasenko (91) – Photo by Jack Lima
The Sharks seemed to be moving a little slow as they came out in the third. Erik Karlsson didn’t return to the ice from the break, and Joe Pavelski skated only a few minutes, leaving the bench as well. Joonas Donskoi took a puck to the face, and also left the ice.
Two consecutive Sharks penalties gave the Blues a five-on-three opportunity by the Blues, allowed Schwartz to score his second goal of the night. Then, with just over three minutes remaining in regulation, a pass across the crease to a waiting Schwartz, gave him the hat-trick goal, leaving Jones sprawled on the ice.
Blues center Ryan O’Reilly skakes up ice – Photo by Jack Lima
Blues forward Sammy Biais (9) looks to make a pass up ice – Photo by Jack Lima
Joe Pavelski (8) battles with Blues goalie Jordan Binnington in front of the net – Photo by Jack Lima
Sammy Biais (9) and Erik Karlsson (65) look for the puck after a face off – Photo by Jack Lima
Sharks defenseman Brent Burns looks to make a pass – Photo by Jack Lima
Sharks defenseman Joakim Ryan (47) attempts to block a shot by Blues forward Sammy Blais (9) – Photo by Jack Lima
Sharks defenseman Brent Burns talks to Linesman Trent Knorr during a break in action – Photo by Jack Lima
Sharks center Tomas Hertl moves the puck around the net during first period action – Photo by Jack Lima
Sharks defenseman Joakim Ryan (47) moves the puck up ice – Photo by Jack Lima
Sharks Evander Kane (9) tips a shot off the goal post past Blues goalie Jordan Binnington
Sharks Joe Pavelski (8) and Blues Ivan Barbashev (49) fight for the puck
Sharks defenseman Justin Braun (61) dives to knock the puck away from David Perron (57) – Photo by Jack Lima
Sharks goalie Martin Jones make a stop on a shot from Vladimir Tarasenko which resulted in a penalty and penalty shot – Photo by Jack Lima
Sharks goalie Martin Jones makes a save on a shot attempt by Blues forward Jaden Schwartx (17) as Marc-Edouard Vlasic (44) defends
As both teams head off to St. Louis for game 6, the Sharks will try to come back after this loss to stay in the hunt for the final.
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