Colorado Avalanche vs San Jose Sharks
[Applause] and we are about set to drop the pop tonight the ABS wi the opening face off and we are underway with this one poked Away by Addison quick feed to land the sharks have a hold of it in the defensive Zone and the puck Boot It Away the Sharks move to the offensive zone scops up the puck three directed off a stick and a good use of the body to knock the Pu loose and that’s turned aside fruz looks pretty efficient in his crease here James as he gets tested early in his first game of the season perrero moving the Pu through his own Zone CH in front and that’s sto lots of time left in this period still no score in this one coutur won the face off and now let’s see what they can do Colorado start the P grabs it at his own end C to the pain oh puts it wide and oh you know he’ll want that one back well you can see the frustration right there I think there was a sense of urgency but he had more time than he thought and a huge stop by theend at Point Blank Range No Quarter given here as they battle for the loose Puck along the boards looking to make something happen in the offensive zone the Avalanche have taken possession of their own end oh and a board r hit right there W certainly was lined up perfectly body on body weight distribute it right in there the ABS get a hold of the puck along the boards from the left side they enter the offensive zone fires it on scor there it is his first of the season I’d like to call this a quiet shot James what that means is the goal tender can’t see it so he’s listening for it and it buzzes right by him because he cannot catch up to it can’t find it with his eyes and can’t find it with his [Applause] body the apps finally break the ice and get the game’s first goal yeah and it’s an important one James because there’s not much room out there and not much separating these two teams so that little bit of a pushing may give them the stir the Press they need to be more consistent TR another one on the [Applause] board takes the pass he knows he’s only one goal away from his next smone that’s why he’s possessing the Pu tonight and the puck stopper hangs on to get a breather here for the team getting closer to the halfway point of this Frame the a lead at one nothing well that’s one way to win the draw as he skates away with the puck after the two centers were tied up ‘s got oh save the play wow oh that’s gr Larson James I mean he just stole one away from his opponent what a save save he’s on it tonight some last second communication with the D as C get ready to drop the Pu the Sharks start with the puck in the rad end s Jose got a hold of the puck moves it around along the Hop wall just saved by the goalie Puck is frozen and will get a face off the Sharks win the face off Let’s It Go and that cars off a p in traffic s it quickly thr pter San Jose’s got a hold of the puck now oh Big Time use of physicality on that one you want to send a message to your opponent early in the game and that early delivery of a bone crushing hit that does just that San Jose’s won The Face Off deep in their own end and he slides it quickly to Coan the pass as it goes off a stick picked up along the boards by perzy oh he caught him oh that’s a thunderous hit along the boards it’s bone crushing James you feel that one right from your toes all the weight up to your shoulders talk about finishing a check oh saved it what a stop desperation at it finest to be able to get to that Puck and send a clear message to his team that he’s behind him he’s going to be the foundation tonight keeps the hold of it on the play scooped up along the wall by Stern and that’s blocked Colorado’s got the puck along the boards gaining momentum along the wing poked away at Center by Addison carries the puck through the neutral zone it across too much congestion in front the Sharks gain control of the Pu oh that hits the cage that’s in your head that was a hard shot and The Mask makes the save he got his Bell rung on that one James I got two words for you new game yeah certainly is James and who’s going to come out on top by the beginning of this face off you want to be able to get that in the offensive and find a way to continue to attack oh he’s flashing the Lea looking for that huge Club save James but you got to stop it first if you want to make the Highlight re that one winds up in the back of the neet the halfway mark of this period it’s all tied up dro we are back underway blosic got it along the wing quick feed down low here’s a shot Jam in front that’s broken up Qui possession along the wall gives some nothing in front there’s the whistle as the puck stopper ales to hang on teams are ready to go and we’re about moments away from p drop the Sharks win the draw on their own end here they come up along the wing tried to get two Q with it and loses possession receives the pass Puck scooped up by Benning hurdles got it into offensive territory oh and he stops that one there’s the whistle as the puck goes out of play here in the going of the period we got a tie game playay resumes here as he wins the draw inside the offensive zone Frank KZ hangs on to the puck to stop the play the ABS take possession off the face off Colorado control of it now from their own end and he denied that opportunity the asss have it now and he slides it quickly to Wood shot turned aside by the goal tender covers it up we get a stoppage in play [Applause] [Music] [Applause] San Jose’s taking possession in their own end they’re picking up steam through the neutral zone the ABS look to start the transition game slides it diagonally to Wood centering feed couldn’t complete the pass oh love the defensive stick work there to poke that one away the as gain possession along the wall Fire’s got it against the boards denies him on the play centering feed and he denies that great opportunity there centers glide into the dots we’re ready to get things back going again and momentum on their side as they win the draw here inside the offensive zone and we’ll get the whistle after the go tender HS R’s dangerous when he shoots PS that are flat and settled on the ice his schnip own ability is that accuracy from having full control of the puck coutur want it in their own end takes it behind the net here’s a short pass to Ferraro Quick Pass to kachur brings the puck into the offensive end now and loses possession after a solid hit a spirited battle along theard for the puck passed up ahead puts it on neck makes a save gets a piece of it with the [Applause] G there’s the horns still 40 more minutes left in regulation time we’ll get to the second period right after this in restaurants it and the opening up here in Period number two is about set neither side GI up much in the opening frame and here we go still tied up in the second well Cheryl already a third of this one played what do you make of this one San Jose is in a tie game and really they’re lucky they are James because their opponent has really taken it to them why because they’ve mismanaged the puck and they’ve had way too many turnovers Addison’s got in the offensive end oh look at the pass that’s some heads up defensive play by McKinnon one-onone with theend t on the Breakaway oh he came up FL there well he really did anytime that you’re oneon-one you got to beat the shooter and that’s exactly what he does just a little too much contact and couldn’t hang on to the puck Mar’s taking it from his own End San Jose’s got the puck against the Boors and that goes off the glove and will play on Quick Pass to Mar here we go on man Rush the ABS have it in the offensive end his reflexes on display tonight M tenders at the last line of defense for a reason and this time he bails his team out and it’s a quick pass to leyan Smart read by the defender to come up with it shot here’s a shot and there’s a club save on the play we’re still in the early stages of this period the next goal could be a big one as we are tied Colton won a big draw on their own End San Jose’s got the puck along the wall oh what a stop with the pad by trans San Jose’s got possession here in the neutral zone looking to make something happen along the boards and he makes the save on that play I love the way that he battles and competes for this Puck James I mean he loses it for a second then he finds it and he makes a save grin’s got it in the defensive end moves the puck over to burrow picked up here in the neutral zone by kov the pass what a play [Applause] it takes hard work in the intangible to get available for a one in that low slot area you know it’s going to be a grind you’re going have to fight for your space he does a great job of it and buries it home San Jose’s gone up by one here in the second period been a lot of hard work and heavy lifting to get to this point just to get that one goal lead James not only do they want to hold on to extend it now and off the face off they take possession cing feed can’t connect the play slides it up to cono the asss played along the boards San Jose’s got the puck in their own end kof’s got it across the line fires it him in front there’s the whistle as the puck is frozen up playing time left in this Frame San Jose has been the better looking team over the last few minutes they’d love to build on this one goal lead Colorado’s got a hold of the puck moves it to Mar the ABS have it now slides it up front here’s a shot oh he got all of that what a save by sing as a cender you want to make yourself as big as possible and that’s exactly what he does right there and just takes away the net now he takes it over the line picks off the pass and now he moves it quickly to centerland gaining momentum up along the side moves it to feraro gains The Zone quick shot right off goalie mask that’s not a header in soccer but is a shot Off The Mask either way it’s a save down the left wing across into the offensive end moves it to the middle and it’s blocked they go on the attack to Center shot oh that’s just wide a beautiful opportunity right in front well a great a OPP oh he made the save how did he stop it I have no idea James I mean he was down and out but profound athleticism in desperation got him back in to make it play continues can you feel the Duke delivers Anthony [Applause] duclair man this game is highly entertaining so much speed a chance on one end gets countered quickly goes the other way and you catch the coverage off guard and then they’re able to score off the rush unbelievable play the sharks have patted their lead now extending it to two here in the second you’re over half through the now you’ve got a healthy lead but you got to find a way to keep the pedal to theal if you will James you have to put the gas on you want to attack you don’t want to sit back and give them any life moves the puck along the half wall and knocks it down out of midair San Jose’s got the Pu against the wall how did he stop that one you know there was an energy when we woke up we got down to the rink this morning felt like there was a buzz in the city and this sellout CR reflective of that here tonight this is Sport at its best James when there is a crowd like this and the energy in the building is electric as you mentioned it just creates so much passion around the game and just love feeling this energy more than half the frame has been played here San Jose’s got a two goal lead they’d love to build on it coutur won the face off here in the offensive zone dismissed that chance Johnson’s lugging the puck hard hit frees up the puck grabed along the board by Lin save by Swan [Applause] goldendent gliding up to the Face Off Dots [Music] here s Jose’s got the puck after winning the defensive Zone face off now a quick pass to Celli San Jose’s got it across the line the Avalanche have gained control of the p in their own Zone oh here’s the pass big by does a great job with some great pushes to get to the top of his grease and make the save from a high danger area hand the San Jose’s got a hole of it along the wall just slide and he takes the dish and now he angles it across to Wood slides the puck over to Couture quick feed to Johansson off a stick and they can’t connect sturs going to play it against the half wall the ads get a hold of the puck in their own end takes a shot blocked in traffic Colorado’s got the puck oh what a stop by swen what a fantastic save from a high just oh spectacular Save Right There wow unbelievable I mean it was all but in and he steals it because of that last Stitch attempt to find the just incredible save James tremendous pressure here in the offensive they’re coming in waves they dump it in and the D’s going to change it up here pass it up ahead oh he’ll feel that one Colorado’s got in the neutral zone M quickly over oh my goodness it’s stay out what a save it was all but in James and that athleticism and the will to get to that that was on display such an impressive save James I love to look at these ones again because it’s not just being in great position it’s being desperate it’s finding a way to get to the keeping your eye on it at all times tracking it out battling and out willing everyone around you has been active on the shot department but they continue to Trail here late in Period number two hurdles won the draw deep in the defensive Zone and that’s just Out Of Reach and that brings the period to an end all right third period just around the corner we’ll get a clean sheet of Vice I’m going to get more popcorn and we’re coming back with much more next thef at [Music] the immedi building [Music] [Applause] welcome back James Sosi ready to bring you all the playby play and we are underway here in Period number three Cheryl 40 minutes in the books now played how do you view this one yeah coach W be happy with their performance tonight in the effort areas and the habits I mean they really haven’t been hard on the puck they haven’t been strong orical and as a result their opponent has taken it to them because they’ve had the puck the entire the game Colorado’s played well tonight but they still Trail here early in this third period despite leading in the shot Department way too much congestion blocks that Colorado’s got into the offensive zone Jing for the Pucket it’s knocked away slides it quickly to hurdle the Sharks will play it for the defensive Zone oh textbook poke check to turn that over shot there’s a great close save by [Applause] Swan still plenty of time left in this Frame San Jose’s got a 3-1 lead and they win the defensive Zone face off and that’s picked off and he slides it quickly to hurdle poked away at Center by duclair Colorado’s got the puck against the half wall what a steal in his own end Colorado’s gain possession along the boards the sharks have a hold of it in the defensive Zone San Jose is looking to break out oh had a chance to make a nice move and the puck disagreed with him he is so dangerous when the puck is on his sck in the off defensive Zone but he tries one to many moves and he loses the Pu here’s a short what a save on the a such an athletic save James I mean that’s just all about compete and finding a way to get to the Pu and these fans are still buing about one we just saw what a save that waser yeah he made an incredible save and really engage this fan base they’re on their feet you know they’re right into the game and listen when they are showing you that kind of appreciation you also want to play for them a pad Colorado’s got a hold of it against the wall and he serves it across to Gerard San Jose is ready to go on the attack Play Whistle dead penalty coming up the Sharks will serve two for slashing Colorado’s man Advantage unit will take to the ice for the first time tonight first Power Play opportunity for this team it’s going to start in the faceoff Circle getting possession with the win and then looking to set up back underway as he wins the draw inside the offensive zone denied that one great read by The Keeper to poke it away and they get that puck down the ice he got all of that one and the leades the will be forced to regroup at Center dumps the puck in the ABS gain control of the puck and he takes the feed here’s a chance oh how do you miss that I mean it’s all part of the game but Cheryl you got to connect on that one well you do especially when you get those grade A scoring chances you have to find a way to at minimum get it to the net but man I think he had a little more time on his side and it just Ricochet off his toe hurtles recognizing they’re still shorthanded here as they get ready for the face off San Jose’s won the defensive Zone [Applause] draw I don’t think anybody was hanging on with the puck after that hit Puck picked up by NuSkin Quick Pass to BL the Sharks move it ahead and now it’s grabbed by zerland oh just a great heads up play it’s a two-on one shoots shuts the door wow what a save and he slides it quickly detains and that’s blocked from someone in front across the line top power play unit showing a little bit of frustration there as they weren’t able to execute no luck Around the Net but the second unit will come out with time on the clock they want to make sure that they oh tried to pick his corner and puts it off the outside of the post Stones him in front they’re really cling here in the offensive end all sorts of pressure and a Bo knocks the puck away offside the call we’ll get a face off coming [Applause] up grin’s ready for the draw as they continue to be shorthanded here San Jose’s won the draw in the neutral zone trying to get the puck out of his own end knocked around but keeps it going Le and sced in the offensive zone oh what a save with the CL by S landis’s ready to take the draw here on this power play offense is own face off and he wins the draw can’t get it to go Celli’s almost ready to get back on the ice both sides are evened up now as the power play expires that’s a great job by the PK James protecting the lead and the pressure’s really on late in a game and you put your players out there that can handle it and embrace it and this scoop certainly did denies that opportunity moves it toland gets a CL on it wow what a stop by FR along the right side into the offensive zone here’s a I stopped want to his scor on the rebound lights the left for the goal James these are the kind of pesky goals that create a ton of energy for your team the rebound pops out after the shot you have to have a hard stick be heavy on it with it on the ice battling compete for it does it cares it the Avalanche have got one back here in the third they get rewarded for their efforts James at the end of the third period near and they got to focus in on what they have to do and that’s drive and attack leave it all out there on the ice boovs the pocket moves it up takes a shot oh that goes off the mask and it stays out in front oh is another save on the play that’s a fantastic saes there James he was so dialed in he tracked it perfectly and a nice poke check inside the neutral zone taken by Stern moves into the slot great save by theend on that redirect shot the middle of the ice but’s ready and it and he makes Mark in this period the ABS answered back in these last few minutes but still need even the score grin stop control of the puck in the corner HS it away excellent hand ey coordin has been great tonight James I mean he’s been under he’s really peppered in his own Zone but he’s fine in the Pu he’s out battling his opponent and it’s a reason it’s a tight game the Sharks looking against the half wall Colorado’s got possession of the puck fires it on takes that one right in the logo and there’s the whistle giving him a chance to Exhale Colorado’s had a lot to like about their game tonight decided advantage in the shot department but they still Trail here in the [Music] third per one the draw there on the attack made the stop on the play oh and another save Unstoppable he’s out battling his opponent right now is in he’s tracking the puck making save after save it’s about time his team starts working in front of him oh what a stop with the CL by [Music] Fran this is a face off they’ll definitely want to win here inside the offensive zone Puck has dropped and we are back underway sends it over to Johnson quick feed to perzy Colorado’s on the attack shot denied by the golender colender hangs on for the whistle Colorado’s put plenty of pucks on net here tonight but they still Trail late in the third the sharks get a hold of the puck in their own end slides it to kov mov it quickly over to declair here’s a feed in front oh up with a stop goenda whistle to slow things down getting into the later stages of this period the sharks have a little breathing room here but not much as they lead at 32 and they win the offensive zone face off now let’s see if they can capitalize trying to shake loose stes them on the break away quick feed to kov H grab by hurdle and he takes the feed nice save from Point Blank Range Some solid defensive work in their own end with the Poke check stopped by the goenda of where that puck is in that low slot area and defends his crease by getting out being aggressive and taking away any of the net officials are in position and both teams are getting ready as they get set for another face off here they take possession as he locks them up off the face off puts it on N makes the save on the slapper here’s a short pass from a here’s a shot oh CL Sav of beauty oh man he’s so dialed in makes consecutive saves there and keeps his team in it Puck has dropped and he wins the draw here in the def Zone streaking through Center they go on the attack the ABS have it now they try to maintain possession inside the defensive Zone there’s the collision and look who’s hit again oh he’s been a punching bag tonight James he’s going to have to find a way to get out of the way let’s get the [Applause] call you’re going to take a penalty you might as well take your opponent with you as they both March to the Box [Music] and it’s four against four here with the puck set to drop Paul’s got it now they’ll look to see what they can do with it offensively has it and freezes the play a critical draw here land STS R it off the face off No Quarter given here as they battle for the loose Puck along the boards and the play continues Colorado’s got a hold of the puck now slides it over with to Shin pokes it away in his own end Frank K has made his way to the bench and the extra attackers on the ice Quick Pass to a there’s the final hor and this one’s in the books the shots equipment staff may have actually put a layer of glue on their sticks tonight they just continue to dominate the Pu yeah they were in control of the game and their opponent was chasing it they just got down shift after shift you know what they were also urgent withle sometimes you can get static and you can just get LED and lofted into the perimeter but they didn’t they weren’t afraid to attack well that puts a bow on the night here this evening from all of us here at EA Sports I’m James sski see you oh
