From
where I sit it looks like the Sharks might have sore arms after Ben Scrivens performed heroics...
100
shot attempts. That's one every 36 seconds or so. Yes, Scrivens
made 59 saves, but that leaves 41 shots that were either blocked (22)
or missed (19). It's an impressive feat in a couple of ways.
Scrivens was in a shooting gallery, with only about 30 of those saves
being difficult. Equally amazing were the Sharks refusing to back
off. Even as the seconds ticked off the clock San Jose kept
shooting. Edmonton fans have had precious little to really get
excited about in the past few seasons. But, on Wednesday night there
were repeated standing ovations for Scrivens. When even the
opposition coach and players concede the performance was amazing, you
know it's been a special night. Yes, the Oilers need to play better
defensively, don't expect to win giving up 100 shot attempts every
night. Sure, the offence has to do more to keep the puck at the
other end of the ice. But, that doesn't matter at this point in
time. Right now is a chance to marvel at a record setting
performance.
At
least that's how I see it...and I sit in the cheap seats.
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