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Sharktistical Analysis: Even Strength Play
Sharktistical Analysis: Even Strength Play
The Sharks win column hasn't taken too much of a hit the last three weeks (besides that awful shellacking in Detroit), but I don't think it's a stretch to say San Jose has been less dominant in the month of December- Saturday's performance in the third period against New York being a good example.
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  • TheProgram TheProgram
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    San Jose did look less dominant than usual especially against a shaky New York Ranger team.  The Rangers got a moral victory that is going to give them some confidence.
    Posted 12/23/2008 respond (flag)
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