Obsessedsportsnut's Blog

stunned. shocked. disappointed.

those were the three words that came to mind after the Sharks lost a heartbreaking game last night to the Colorado Avalanche. The Sharks outshot the Avs 51-17 (42-7 after the 1st period). The Sharks simply outplayed and dominated the Avs. It was one of the best games I’ve ever seen them play. To have them lose on an own goal a minute into Overtime was one of the most unfortunate ways to lose.

However, while I sat in shock for 10 minutes without moving afterwards, I was surprisingly ok on my way home and when I woke up this morning. Yes the loss sucked, but I was extremely happy with the way we played. We were playing with heart and character…we just couldnt get in the back of the net.

Is this a repeat of last year’s round 1 series against Anaheim? In terms of losses…perhaps. Im going to say no. Last year, we were flat out…out played. We played with no heart. Whenever adversity came, the Sharks just curled up in a ball and gave up. They played with no character.

In game 1 this series, we played a horrible 2nd period. We came back and played one hell of a period 3, and lost with 30 seconds remaining on a bad deflection off Rob Blake. In game 2, we were down by one goal 5 times in the game. Each time, the Sharks didnt give up, and tied it every single time, eventually winning in Overtime. In game 3, we played our most complete game ever, and dominated, yet loss on the worst type of goal.

Am I worried? No. Im loving the way we’re playing. From the very beginning, I’ve said its a best of 7 series. It’s the first to four wins…not the first to 1 or 2. If the Sharks continue to play the way they’re playing this week, the Sharks WILL win. I have faith in them.