Sharks-Flames: Flames Extinguised Early and Often, Fall to San Jose, 6-1

Saturday, November 15 2008

Ever since the beginning of the season, Sharks fans have been looking for their team to dominate a game from start to finish. This past Thursday, the Sharks did just that, dominating the Calgary Flames by a final score of 6-1.

Dan Boyle returned to the ice against the Flames after missing Tuesday's game against the Predators to be with his wife Amber who gave birth to their first child, a baby-girl named Easton Sky Boyle.

I think the day off to celebrate gave Boyle a jump-start Thursday, as he contributed with three assists from the blue-line in his return to the lineup.

Boyle wasn't the only Sharks defenseman who had three assists against the Flames; both Rob Blake and Christian Ehrhoff did, as well. In fact, the Sharks set a franchise record of nine points from the defense in a single game. 

Todd McLellan's system that incorporates defense from the offense seems to be getting through to his team.  It's still early, but in my opinion,...
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