The San Jose Sharks stayed alive in their 2016-17 NHL season series with the Pacific Division-rival Anaheim Ducks Tuesday, Dec. 27. However, it took overtime and a Martin Jones theft to make it happen.
Jones has played all four games against Anaheim. Whether San Jose coach Peter DeBoer acknowledges it or not, the history of such workloads is undeniable.
The Ducks have a point in every game of the season series. Both their wins came in regulation while the Sharks needed overtime for their prior win, too.
Thus, just one point in the finale in San Jose March 18 wins the series for Anaheim.