SAN JOSE, CA – DECEMBER 30: San Jose Sharks goalie Aaron Dell (30) makes a save with Philadelphia Flyers right wing Dale Weise (22) looking for a rebound during the first period of the regular season game between the Philadelphia Flyers and the San Jose Sharks held December 30, 2016 at the SAP Center in San Jose. Final score: Sharks- 2, Flyers- 0. (Photo by Allan Hamilton/Icon Sportswire) (Icon Sportswire via AP Images)

By London Marq

SAN JOSE–The San Jose Sharks hosted the Philadelphia Flyers in a matchup that had the Sharks dominating early on offense. The Sharks had 12 shots on goal in the first period, which ended with them having a one goal lead. Philadelphia had trouble bottling up the Sharks, who played a very efficient game on both sides of the ice in the Sharks 2-o victory.

Philadelphia had their opportunities to take hold of this game as it progressed, but could not capitalize against Aaron Dell or the Sharks superior passing. The Sharks scored twice on a total of 34 shots on goal. The first goal was supplied from Patrick Marleau, on a power play, at then end of the period one. Justin Braun scored the second late in the third to put the Flyers chances of a comeback on ice.

Aaron Dell, goalie, starred for the Sharks with a stunning 21 save shutout. San Jose’s goalie play continues to impress, showing us that they should be dangerous late into the playoffs. Marleau scored his 95th game winning goal. He now ranks ninth all-time in game winning scores.  With Dell in goal against one of the most aggressive and successful offensive teams in the NHL Sharks head coach Peter DeBoer was impressed by the job Dell did as the team’s back up goaltender. It reminded DeBoer of the game in Anaheim on Tuesday when starting goalie Martin Jones kept the Ducks close as well in a 3-2 victory, “I thought it was a real solid game for us, probably one of our most complete games all year and nice after the Anaheim game,” DeBoer said. “I think we felt like we got away with one and Jones bailed us out.”

Dell took the shutout over the mighty Flyers in stride saying that he didn’t over work himself or his skills and thought that Saturday night’s win was one of the best games of the season for San Jose, “I think I had a pretty easy night tonight.Didn’t really give up a lot. I think that was probably the best all-around game we’ve played all year.” said Dell

The Sharks get right back into tonight in Los Angeles at the Staples Center for a 7:30 PM face off Eric He has the complete game coverage at http://www.sportsradioservice.com