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Chambers: San Jose coronavirus warning won’t stop Avalanche from playing Sharks

SAN JOSE, Calif. — My first and only earthquake experience was on May 13, 2002, during the third period of an Avalanche playoff game at what was then named Compaq Center. Optimistically, my only legitimate coronavirus scare will be Sunday inside the same building, when the Avs face the San Jose Sharks at SAP Center.

The game must go on, the Sharks say, despite public health officials urging residents to avoid large gatherings because of the relatively high amount of coronavirus cases in the area.

“COVID-19 is spreading in our community, the extent of which is unclear.