WASHINGTON — Martin Jones is fitting in perfectly in goal for the Sharks.
Jones made 31 saves for his second straight shutout and the Sharks took advantage of Alex Ovechkin’s absence from Washington’s lineup to beat the Capitals 5-0 on Tuesday night.
The Sharks improved to 3-0-0 and have outscored their opponents 12-1. Jones allowed a goal on the first shot he faced this season, but has blanked opponents for the following 178 minutes, 11 seconds.
Jones, acquired from Boston in the offseason, said that Washington playing without Ovechkin (personal reasons) and first-line center Nicklas Backstrom (offseason hip surgery) did not concern him or the Sharks.