If Canadiens goalie Carey Price is the gold standard in today’s NHL, Martin Jones of the Sharks just might be silver.
Two of the league’s best squared off on Friday night at SAP Center. The pregame buzz felt like mentor versus protege. If there’s one goalie the 26-year-old, up-and-coming Jones reminds one of, it’s the 29-year-old human wall who has expertly tended Montreal’s net for the past decade.
The talk surrounding Jones centers on his calm demeanor, his efficient moves around the crease and his consistent approach to games, whether it’s preseason or the Stanley Cup Finals.