~ Photo credit: (Jason Franson/The Canadian Press via AP)

~ By Pearl Allison Lo

~ After his fellow goalie nearly had a shutout, San Jose’s James Reimer decided he would go for it, blanking the Edmonton Oilers 3-0 Tuesday, in the Sharks’ final game at Rexall Place.

Reimer made a strong contribution with 31 saves, in just his second start for the team. It was his first win since February 13. He is now 5-0 against the Oilers.

It was the largest margin of victory between the teams so far in three games this season. The other two games were decided by a goal.

San Jose had a solid back-to-back game effort, with their second shutout in just under a month. They ended Edmonton goalie Cam Talbot’s four game win streak. It was the most goals he had given up since February 23. The Sharks also killed two power plays.

After two games without a point, Logan Couture scored two goals, each with a different pair of teammates.

Couture got the game winner early. It was the second straight goal the Sharks scored within the opening two minutes. This one came at 1:33. Couture shot at the net and alertly got his own rebound, as he was able to spot the loose puck before Talbot. Matt Nieto and Joonas Donskoi aided with the goal.

At 15:50, 10 seconds into the power play, Couture struck again, this time after moving into the left faceoff circle. Joe Pavelski started it from the left faceoff circle, passing back to Brent Burns at the point before Burns passed to Couture. Burns now has a five game point streak

San Jose also emerged from the first with a penalty free period.

Pavelski joined the party, with his second goal in as many games. He did so at 14:03 of the second. Thornton started the play from the boards and Pavelski tipped in Paul Martin’s shot.

Game notes: The Sharks are now 22-2-0 leading after one and 25-0-2 leading after two. They being a three game homestand Thursday, facing the New Jersey Devils at 7:30pm.