league, you can't just play 40 to 45 minutes and win," McLellan said. "(Wednesday) was a good example." Thomas Greiss made 30 saves in his first start since March 6, though McLellan may opt to go back to Antti Niemi for the finale
tied with the Kings at 57 points. Thomas Greiss stopped 30 shots in his first start ..... shot from the right circle under Greiss ' stick arm for his fifth of the ..... Ekman-Larsson on a shot that skipped past Greiss after appearing to hit a Sharks player
the far post, past San Jose goalie Thomas Greiss . HOCKEY'S HOTTIES Check out photos ..... five games by ripping a shot past Greiss from the slot after being set up ..... defenseman Jay Bouwmeester was stopped by Greiss , but the rebound kicked out to Cervenka
Niemi made 36 saves to improve his goals-against average to 1.83, though backup Thomas Greiss could get the start in the second of a back-to-back. Greiss didn't fare well his last time out, allowing six goals in a loss to Columbus on
they jumped on a couple of bouncing pucks and put them into the back of the net.'' NOTES: The Sharks activated G Thomas Greiss from injured reserve and he served as Niemi's backup. Alex Stalock was reassigned to Worcester. . With speculation
back-to-back shutouts for the third time in his career and did on consecutive nights for the first time. With backup Thomas Greiss out with a neck injury, Niemi has started 11 straight games and has shown no signs of wearing down with the heavy
in a 2-0 victory over Detroit. Niemi, who has started 11 straight games for San Jose (16-11-6) with backup Thomas Greiss out with a neck injury, became the first goalie in franchise history to post shutouts on consecutive days. "I wasn't
timeout. We pulled the goalie.'' Alex Stalock was called up from the minors before the game because regular backup Thomas Greiss was shaken up in Calgary on Wednesday. He was quickly pressed into action to replace Niemi and stopped six shots until
pulled after giving up two third-period goals. Stalock was called up on Saturday from AHL Worcester in place of Thomas Greiss , who suffered a neck injury in the previous game Wednesday's 4-1 loss at Calgary. With 25 saves last month
goals allowed are the third-fewest in the NHL. Antti Niemi made 32 saves Friday, though it's possible backup Thomas Greiss , despite struggling in a 6-2 loss at Columbus in his last start Feb. 11, could be in net Saturday in the second