Joe Pavelski News

It's always nice seeing players return from the injured list, but for some reason the return of Joe Pavelski stirred a little more excitement than usual.

Joe Pavelski had a goal and an assist in his first game back from the injured list and Evgeni Nabokov made 27 saves and the San Jose Sharks beat the Pittsburgh Penguins for the seventh straight time at home, 5-0 Saturday night.

Faceoff: 7:30 p.m. at HP Pavilion. TV: CSNCA. Radio: 98.5-FM, 92.1-FM. Head to head: The Sharks took down the Penguins 2-1 at HP Pavilion in October 2008 in their last meeting.

The Joe Louis Arena, one of the most prestigious stadiums in the league, has a grudge against the San Jose Sharks.

With the flick of his wrists, San Jose defenceman Dan Boyle kept San Jose's streak alive in a physical game against Ken Hitchcock's Blue Jackets.

Faceoff: 7:30 p.m. at HP Pavilion. TV: Comcast SportsNet California. Radio: 98.5, 92.1. Head to head: San Jose opened the season with a 5-2 loss to the Avalanche on Joe Sakic Night in Denver.

When Ryane Clowe gave the San Jose Sharks a 1-0 lead with six seconds remaining in the second period on Friday, it was only fitting that he scored on his back-hand, on a rebound and from right beside the net.

These areA four of the San Jose Sharks thatA haveA battled injuries during this young season.

Faceoff: 10:30 a.m. today at RBC Center in Raleigh, N.C. TV: CSNCA Radio: 98.5-FM Head to head: The Sharks lost in a shootout to the 'Canes 4-3 on Feb.

Ryane Clowe had reason to smile. He finally scored a goal this season and it came at an opportune moment.

The Sharks returned to their practice ice Tuesday morning after nearly two weeks on the road, and a couple familiar faces were there waiting to join them.

Faceoff: 7:30 p.m. at HP Pavilion. TV: CSNCA Radio: 98.5, 92.1 Head to head: The Kings came away winners in the first meeting of the season with a 6-4 victory Oct.

The San Jose Sharks embarked on a six-game, Eastern Conference road trip just under two weeks ago.

Faceoff: 4:30 p.m. today at St. Pete Times Forum. TV: Comcast SportsNet California.

Faceoff: 4 p.m. today at Wachovia Center. TV: Versus . Radio: 98.5. Head to head: The Sharks had a rare back-to-back, home-and-away series against the Flyers a year ago, taking a 5-4 overtime victory at HP Pavilion and a 7-6 shootout win at the Wachovia Center.

Faceoff: 4 p.m. today at Philips Arena. TV: CSNCA. Radio: 98.5. Head to head: The Sharks have faced Atlanta 11 times and have yet to suffer a regulation loss.

This is what Ryane Clowe's breakout season looked like last year for the San Jose Sharks.

Here's a list of San Jose Sharks players who you should add and drop for the week of October 19.

Roster spots are important on a fantasy team, this week we will look at some fringe players that are struggling early and should they continue to take an importunate place on our teams or enter the waiver wire.

Head to head: The Sharks have won only twice in 11 games at Madison Square Garden with their most recent victory here coming Oct.