San Jose finished just one point behind Anaheim in the Pacific Division standings after losing five of its last six games. The Sharks failed to score more than two goals in three of those losses, but they snapped that skid with Thursday’s 3-0 shutout against the Ducks as +122 road underdogs to take the early edge in this series. They were the only road team in the Western Conference to win their series opener. Evander Kane scored two of the goals, but credit goalie Martin Jones for stopping all 25 shots he faced.
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The last time Anaheim was shutout was against Arizona in late February, and it quickly bounced back with five goals in its next game. The Ducks are not one of the most potent scoring teams in the NHL with an average of 2.8 goals per game, but they do have players that can light the lamp such as center Richard Rakell with a team-high 34 goals this year.
San Jose at Anaheim Betting Trends
- The Sharks are 3-14 in their last 17 road games vs. a team with a home winning percentage of over .600.
- The game total has gone over in 5-1 of the Sharks last 6 games playing on 1 days rest.
- The Ducks are 7-1 in their last 9 games following a home loss of more than 3 goals.
- San Jose are 4-0 in their last 4 games against Anaheim.
- The game total has gone under in 6-1-3 of the Sharks last 10 games against the Ducks.
Injury Report
San Jose
Barclay Goodrow RW Ques Sat – Upper Body
Joakim Ryan D Ques Sat – Upper Body
Joe Thornton C Ques Sat – Knee
Anaheim
Kevin Bieksa D Ques Sat – Hand
Cam Fowler D Mid May – Shoulder
Patrick Eaves RW out for season – Illness
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