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The San Jose Sharks look to even the series back up tonight as they play host to the Oilers in Game 4. After winning Game 1 in dramatic overtime fashion, the Sharks have been shutout in the past two games as strong goaltending and defense on both sides has become the story.
"It's just about getting inside, winning that one-on-one battle, and when you get the chance, stick it in the net," Pavelski said at practice yesterday. "The chances aren't in abundance by any means so you have to be ready."
Another story: after much speculation, Joe Thornton made a return to the lineup in Game 3. His return gave an immediate boost in the lineup, with a first period that saw the Sharks out-shoot and out-hit the Oiler by a 2-to-1 margin, though nothing was translated to the scoreboard.
Also of note is the power play, which is converting at only a 7.1% rate - second-lowest in the playoffs. "You gotta shoot the puck. You gotta score the goals. We know that. Obviously that's been a concern for us all season. Our power play hasn't been where it needs to be," Couture said about it yesterday.
Gameday Blog: Game 4 vs. Edmonton
The San Jose Sharks look to tie the series up as they host Game 4
