By Phillip Torres

MONTREAL-The San Jose Sharks (9-1-1) defeated the Montreal Canadians (6-5-0) 2-0 on Saturday night. Logan Couture scored both of the goals for the Sharks to propel them to the victory. Antti Niemi recorded 22 saves to earn the shutout.

Patrick Marleau earned both of the assists to Couture’s goals. Couture’s first goal was scored in the second period, as the first period went scoreless. The first goal was scored at the 6:20 mark on the power-play. The score remained 1-0 going into the second intermission.

The third period remained very defensive as just one goal was scored. The goal was from Couture once again and made it 2-0. The goal was scored at the 4:09 mark in the third and final period. The goal was his sixth of the season.