"There's no shame in losing to this Avalanche team; Colorado seems destined to make a serious run at the Stanley Cup. While the Sharks have broken through the phase of being placated by "moral victories" alone, this was probably their most complete effort since their 5-2 win over Vancouver on January 27th. The Sharks can take relief in the facts that (1) they put up a better effort, and (2) they mercifully have the next few weeks to reset for the most important push"
"Kiefer Sherwood made his long-anticipated debut as a Shark. The winger had been sidelined with an injury since the team acquired the energetic winger from the Vancouver Canucks on January 19. Bench boss Ryan Warsofsky started Sherwood on the top line with Macklin Celebrini and Will Smith - definitely a nice way to get welcomed to the team. Also, rookie Michael Misa, who'd been playing better since returning from World Juniors, was promoted to second line center,"
San Jose lost 4-2 to the Colorado Avalanche in Denver in the final game before the Olympic break, improving from a prior 6-0 defeat but still falling short. The Sharks entered after three straight losses and sought a positive result heading into the pause. Kiefer Sherwood returned from injury and debuted on the top line with Macklin Celebrini and Will Smith. Rookie Michael Misa was promoted to second-line center amid other lineup adjustments aimed at sparking offense. The Sharks kept the game scoreless after one period on Askarov's play, then trailed by two after surrendering 17 second-period shots. A potential fourth-line goal was ruled inconclusive on review.
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