
The only scoring of the opening period came from Brandon Mashinter. Unfortunately, it was a familiar setting as the goal was under review for goaltender interference. The result, the same as the previous goaltender interference challenge against the Hawks in Arizona, no goal. I honestly don't understand what these challenges prove when the players are not involved with deliberately making contact with opposing goalies. Joel Quenneville did not blow his stack this time. The period ended scoreless with the Hawks outshooting the Sharks, 10-8.

In the 3rd, Jones rejected every shot that the Blackhawks threw at him. The Hawks had 3 power plays and could not get one past Jones. The absence of Panarin made a difference as Teuvo Teravainen had a chance on the second line early in the game and did not produce. As did Richard Panik. As did Andrew Desjardins. Nothing went right for the Hawks tonight. They also had numerous shots that missed the net.
Coach Quenneville's press conference after the game was short. When asked about the disallowed goal, his only comment, before storming off the podium, "It's gotten to a different level. I don't know the rules anymore, or something's changed. My understanding, -- I played a lot of hockey. I don't know. I think everybody has an interpretation, what's a good goal and what's a bad goal. But I can't believe it."
Notable mentions: The San Jose Sharks added to their road wins as they now lead the league with 18 road victories. Patrick Marleau's 2nd period goal broke Corey Crawford's scoreless streak at 98:23.
Three Stars Of The Game
1ST - SJS - Martin Jones ~ 33 Saves, 1.000 SV%, Shutout
2ND - SJS - Patrick Marleau ~ 1G, 2 shots
3RD - CHI - Corey Crawford ~ 25 Saves, .962 SV%
Next Game: Thursday, February 11th, Home vs. Dallas Stars, 7:30PM CT
LET'S GO HAWKS!!!
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