Gameday Blog: Game 5 vs. Avalanche

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The San Jose Sharks host the Colorado Avalanche tonight for Game 5 of this second round series. With the series tied 2-2, it now moves to a best of three.
Game 4 was a disappointing one for the Sharks. After Team Teal won the first game in Colorado, they came out flat and dropped the second 3-0. Martin Jones stopped 25 of 27 shots in the loss, marking his seventh game in 11 contests he has allowed two or fewer goals, as the third tally by Colorado was scored on the empty net. Brent Burns logged a team-high 28:39 TOI and Erik Karlsson led the team with four shots.
The Sharks will look to use the home ice advantage to put them back in the series lead. Keys for the team would be to continue their commitment to defense - something they've been strong in after Game 4 against Vegas - while executing on offense, particularly the power play.

!Tale of the Tide