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Sharks vs. Blues: Let's relax about the San Jose power play

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I think it's fair to chalk most hand-wringing about the Sharks' power play to in-game nerves. That's fine. Tweeting frustration with the power play when it comes up empty is as hockey-fan as cheering big hits and fretting about the impending lock out. For those genuinely concerned with the way the Sharks power play operated on Sunday night, read on.

San Jose played 5.8 minutes 5v4 on Sunday and took five shots and seven shot attempts. The Sharks generated two scoring chances, one of which was of the high-danger variety. Over the season and playoffs the Sharks generate about 0.