Sharks can win, but history is on Red Wings' side

Discussion in 'WEST: Pacific Division' started by truebluefan, Apr 29, 2010.

  1. truebluefan

    truebluefan Administrator Staff Member Administrator

    Every dog has his day. That's the sports cliché you know. Every dog also has his chew toys. That's the sports cliché you don't know. I just invented it.

    But it's the cliché that applies now. In the Sharks vs. Detroit Red Wings rivalry, the Sharks have always been the chew toys. When the two teams play, regular season or playoffs, the Red Wings usually allow the Sharks to wiggle and bounce about happily for a while — before clamping down and squeezing the life out of them. Classic example: second round, 2007.

    The Sharks have existed for 19 years. Their overall record against Detroit is 25-55-8. In the 44 road games at Joe Louis Arena, the Sharks have won just eight times. That includes the Sharks' only victory over Detroit this season, which occurred in an overtime shootout on a night when goalie Evgeni Nabokov made 50 saves.

    "They're a better team now," Sharks coach Todd McLellan said of the Red Wings after Wednesday's practice.

    Oh, swell. Drop the puck.

    http://www.mercurynews.com/sharks-headlines/ci_14980823?nclick_check=1
     

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