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Sacramento Kings game wrap: Kings host Warriors for play in on Tuesday at Golden 1; Beat Blazers Sunday 121-82

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The Sacramento Kings guard Keon Ellis (23) shown after making a three point shot in the first half against the Portland Trail Blazers at Golden 1 Center in Sacramento on Sun Apr 14, 2024 (AP News photo)

By Jeremiah Salmonson

SACRAMENTO–The Sacramento Kings were back in action on Sunday afternoon for the final game of the season. After losing to the Pelicans at home on Friday, the Kings welcomed the Portland Trail Blazers to town. The Kings were fighting for position in the play-in-game while Portland was already eliminated.

The Kings were looking for a win and a Lakers loss to be the 8th seed in the Western Conference. Also of note in the matchup was Kings Keegan Murray facing off against twin brother Kris Murray.

It was the second time the two faced each other in the NBA. The Kings and Trail Blazers tipped off at 12:30 PM PST inside Golden One Center. The Kings defeated the Trail Blazers on Sunday 121-82 to secure the 9th seed in the Western Conference.

In the first quarter, the Blazers appeared outmatched against the Kings. The Blazers were only able to score 18 points in the first quarter. Portland shot an abysmal 1-19 on three-point attempts in the first quarter. On the other hand, the Kings offense was going strong early. The Kings scored 30 points to take the quick first-quarter lead. De’Aaron Fox led the Kings in the first quarter with eight points and two steals. The Kings would lead 30-19.

In the second quarter, the Kings started the process to route the Trail Blazers. The Kings offense took off to outscore the Blazers 35-19. The Kings would lead going into halftime 65-37. The Kings offense was on fire as Portland couldn’t muster anything to stop the Kings. The story was less about the Kings defense and the inability of Portland to put the ball in the hoop. The Kings would look to keep the pressure on in the second half to come away with the victory.

In the second half, the Kings completed the route with ease. The Kings outscored the Trail Blazers in the second half by a combined 56-45. It was clear that the Portland Trail Blazers had nothing left to play for in the season. The Kings took care of business by defeating the Blazers 121-82.

In the second half, Delano Banton was ejected from the game after a technical foul and altercation in which he dropped his shoulder into a Kings defender. Other than the ejection, the second half was very uninteresting. The Kings emptied their bench after the third quarter. The Kings best performance in the game came from De’Aaron Fox, who scored 24 points. Delano Banton led the Trail Blazers with 17 points.

Up Next: The Kings will stay home to take on the Golden State Warriors in the 9-10 seed NBA Play-In Game on Tuesday at 7PM.

Mason Miller Shines In Oakland Win Over Nationals 7-6; A’s score six in sixth in comeback win

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Left to right congratulations all around by Oakland A’s Darell Hernaiz (2), Seth Brown (15), Zack Gelof (20), Lawrence Butler (4) defeat the Washington Nationals for their third consecutive series win a first in three years. Game played at the Oakland Coliseum on Sun Apr 14, 2024 (AP News photo)

By Barbara Mason

After trailing by the score of 6-1 going into the sixth inning a loss was beginning to look eminent for the Oakland A’s (7-9). The A’s never hung their heads and came away with an amazing six run inning winning the game 7-6 against the Washington Nationals (6-9). The A’s had 11 hits in the game with JJ Bleday and Lawrence Butler with three hits apiece. Mason Miller closed out this game with a 1,2,3 inning striking out two players. He has been something special this season.

Game recap: Neither team scored in the first two innings of the game but it was the Nationals who got up on the board first in the third inning and it did not end there. Washington scored not only two runs in the third but went on to score in the fourth, fifth and sixth innings taking a 6-1 lead.

In the third inning the National’s Jacob Young and CJ Abrams both scored giving Washington a 2-0 lead. In the fourth inning Young doubled driving Riley Adams home extending their lead to 3-0.

The Nationals would continue to add to their lead when Lane Thomas hit a solo home run for a 4-0 advantage. Oakland finally got on the board in the 5th inning when Shea Langeliers singled Lawrence Butler home but they had a whole lot of work to do.

It was looking grim for Oakland when in the sixth inning the Nationals hit a couple of singles that brought Trey Lipscomb and Joey Meneses both home and the A’s were looking at a rather daunting 6-1 National lead.

Oakland has shown a lot of fight this season and they refused to back down in this game. They had an amazing sixth inning not only tying the game but taking a 7-6 lead in an unlikely comeback. Abraham Toro, JJ Bleday, Tyler Nevin, Lawrence Butler, Shea Langeliers and Ryan Noda all crossed home plate to take the lead. A collection of singles, a wild pitch and a walk accounted for the six runs. It was a sixth inning that will not soon be forgotten.

The A’s had the bases loaded in the seventh inning with a great opportunity for some insurance runs but came away empty. Relief Pitcher Lucas Erceg breezed through the eighth inning and the A’s were three outs away from a third series win in a row.

Oakland went into the ninth inning with Mason Miller on the mound looking to close out this game facing Lane Thomas at the plate. Thomas struck out. Joey Gallo was next up at the plate and experienced the wrath of Miller striking out. Luis Garcia Jr. struck out for the third out and the A’s had one amazing win 7-6. This guy is something special and it was “Miller Time” indeed.

Game notes: Sunday afternoon the A’s took on the Nationals in game three of their series. The A’s took game one 2-1 in ten innings but dropped game two to Washington 3-1. Oakland got their third series win in a row. Alex Wood got the start for the A’s but struggled. He went 4.1 innings allowing 7 hits, and 4 runs with 4 strikeouts.

Monday the Oakland A’s will be back at work beginning a series against the St. Louis Cardinals. This will be a three game series with first pitch scheduled for 6:40 PM. Both teams have the same 7-9 record. Ross Stripling will take the mound for Oakland and Sonny Gray will start for the Cardinals.

Warriors Playoff Bound After Beating Utah Jazz 123-116

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Golden State Warriors guard Klay Thompson (11) makes the face after scoring a three pointer against the Utah Jazz at Chase Center in San Francisco on Sun Apr 14, 2024 (AP News photo)

By Barbara Mason

As it all played out Sunday afternoon, the Golden State Warriors (45-36) ended up in tenth place in the Western Conference slated to meet the Sacramento Kings Tuesday at Golden 1 Center. Golden State beat the Utah Jazz (31-50) 123-116 and as it turned out neither a win or lose would have affected the standings for the Warriors. Neither Stephen Curry nor Draymond Green took the court in this game resting them for the playoffs.

Game recap: The Warriors won both the first and the second quarters. Golden State took a 33-27 lead after the first 12 minutes and extended their lead at the half. The Jazz refused to back down trailing at the half 63.56. The Warriors had outscored the Jazz in the second quarter but only by a single point.

In the second half of play, Utah saw their first lead of the game in the third quarter. The Warriors tied up the quarter at 85 with three minutes left in the third. Utah had taken as much as a six point lead in the quarter but the Warriors pushed back every time.

After three quarters, Golden State had established a 95-89 lead. The writing, however, was on the wall with the Lakers beating the Pelicans 92-68 mid-way through the third quarter and the Kings absolutely destroying the Trail Blazers after three quarters 99-58.

In the early minutes of the fourth quarter, the Warriors took their largest lead of the afternoon 101-89. With the Lakers and the Kings well in-charge of their own games, 10th place would go to the Warriors win or lose. Golden State had a date with the Sacramento Kings up at Golden 1 Center Tuesday night April 16th in the 9-10 game. The Warriors went on to beat the Jazz 123-116 and Golden State was play-off bound.

Game notes: After a long and grueling 2023-24 NBA season, Sunday saw the final game of the regular season. There are numerous spots up for grabs in the Western Conference. The Warriors are watching the 8th-10th positions. Sunday afternoon, the Warriors took on the Jazz.

The Warriors got the win but the Los Angeles Lakers won and the Sacramento Kings won who also figure in this equation. The Lakers beat the New Orleans Pelicans 124-108 and the Sacramento Kings defeated the Portland Trail Blazers 121-82. The wild finish that was predicted the past few weeks made for some crazy games. Curry and Green did not take the court in this game.

Klay Thompson finished the game with 25 points, the team high. Andrew Wiggins had 19 points in this game and every Warrior who took the court in this game scored points with the exception of Jonathan Kuminga who came away empty. He did have seven assists. It now all comes down to a Northern California battle between the Warriors and the Kings Tuesday night to start off the 2024 NBA playoffs.

Oakland A’s podcast with Augie Mesenburg: A’s win third straight series with win over Nationals at Coliseum

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Oakland A’s second baseman Zack Gelof (left) throws to first baseman JD Davis (5) for the out against the Washington Nationals at the Oakland Coliseum on Sat Apr 13, 2024 (AP News photo)

On the Oakland A’s podcast with Augie Messenburg:

#1 Washington Nationals pitcher MacKenzie Gore had control on the Oakland A’s line up sending down 11 hitters on strike outs.

#2 Augie the A’s have had success on their last road trip going 4-2 and started this homestand with a 2-1 extra inning win over the Nats on Friday night. The A’s just couldn’t figure out Gore and while their getting the pitching their not getting the hitting.

#3 Gore pitched five innings of shutout against the A’s to top it off Gore never really cooled off he threw for 90 pitches and he struck out the last five batters he faced.

#4 Speaking of the A’s needing hitting Esteury Ruiz crushed a 400 foot plus home run that hit the wall in the back of the bleachers at Las Vegas Ballpark Saturday night . Ruiz was the stolen base leader for the A’s last season, he was hitting over .400 when he got sent down after the first week of the season. What is so wrong about Esteury Ruiz that he’s still in triple A Las Vegas?

#5 The A’s are hoping to pick up a win against the Washington Nationals today in game 3 of the series. If they succeed this would be the third series they would have won for the season in their last three games series.

Augie Mesenburg is a podcast contributor for http://www.sportsradioservice.com

Giants Snell coughs up two HRs and 7 runs over four innings in return to Tampa Bay loss 9-4

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Rough outing for San Francisco Giant pitcher Blake Snell as he gives up a hit in the first inning against the Tampa Bay Rays at Tropicana Field in St Petersburg on Sun Apr 14, 2024 (AP News photo)

Sunday, April 14, 2024

Tropicana Field

St. Petersburg, Florida

San Francisco Giants 4 (6-10)

Tampa Bay Rays 9 (9-7)

Win: Tyler Alexander (1-0)

Loss: Blake Snell (0-2)

Time: 2:20

Attendance: 19,470

By Stephen Ruderman

The Rays returned the favor after yesterday’s offensive explosion from the Giants, and lit up Blake Snell in his return to Tampa Bay, as they pounded the Giants 9-4 to take the series at the Trop.

After the Giants’ offense was stymied again Friday night in a tough 2-1 loss, they exploded for 11 runs yesterday in a performance that included five home runs. The offense looked to keep it going today in what would be a bullpen game for Kevin Cash and the Rays.

Shawn Armstrong was the opener for the Rays, and the Giants carried their momentum from yesterday into the top of the first inning today. Jung-hoo Lee lined a base-hit to right field to start the game and stole second. Wilmer Flores struck out looking, but LaMonte Wade Jr. singled the other way to left to knock in Lee.

Blake Snell would make the start for the Giants. Snell of course began his career with the Rays, as he was called up in 2016 and spent five years in Tampa. He won the American League Cy Young Award in 2018, and helped lead the Rays to the World Series in the COVID-shortened 60-game sprint season of 2020.

After spending three years in San Diego with the Padres, where he won the National League Cy Young Award in 2022, Snell hit free agency at the end of last season. Snell signed with the Giants late in Spring Training, and made his Giants debut on April 8 against the Washington Nationals. Snell struggled with his control, and gave up three runs over three innings.

Today, Snell would coincidentally be making his second start with the Giants back at Tropicana Field, where it all started for him. It was also his first start and visit to Tampa since being traded following the 2020 Season, as the Padres did not go to Tampa Bay to play the Rays in the last three years.

It was a festive return home for Snell, but once the game started, the Rays wouldn’t be so festive. Yandy Diaz doubled to left-center to start the bottom of the first, and scored on a one-out base-hit off the bat of Randy Arozarena to tie the game at 1-1.

With two outs, Amed Rosario came up and hit a two-run home run to left that barely cleared the fence. Bob Melvin asked the umpires to review the play, which did not use up the Giants’ challenge, as challenges are not required to have a home run-related call reviewed. The call was upheld, and Blake Snell ended up giving up three runs in his first inning back at the Trop.

Armstrong and Snell both calmed down and pitched 1-2-3 innings in the second.

Tyler Alexander came in for the Rays in the third, and pitched a 1-2-3 inning. As for Snell, the Rays got to him for another run in the bottom of the third. Harold Ramirez singled with one out and advanced to second on a ground out by Arozarena. Isaac Paredes then lined a single the other way to right to knock in Ramirez and make it 4-1.

Alexander threw another 1-2-3 inning in the top of the fourth, but Snell ran into more trouble in the bottom of the inning. Snell walked Curtis Mead and Niko Goodrun to start the inning, and struck out Jose Siris for the first out. Rene Pinto then came up and hit a three-run home run barely to the left of straight away center.

Snell finished the fourth without suffering any further damage, but that would be the end of his day. For Snell, it was a rude welcome back home, as he was torched for seven runs over four innings. Snell has struggled in his first two outings. The good news is that he also struggled in April and May last season, and bounced back with a powerful final four months to win the cy young.

Tyler Alexander pitched another 1-2-3 inning in the fifth, as he and Armstrong combined to set down 14-straight Giants after LaMonte Wade’s RBI single in the first. Kai-Wei Tang came in for Snell and pitched a 1-2-3 bottom of the fifth for the Giants.

Tyler Fitzgerald, who got another start today, doubled to lead off the top of the sixth. It appeared that Fitzgerald would be stranded after Lee and Flores couldn’t advance him, but after Austin Slater pinch-hit and walked. Jorge Soler then singled to left to knock in Fitzgerald and make it 7-2.

Rene Pinto hit his second home run of the game, an opposite field shot to right, with two outs in the bottom of the sixth, and Michael Conforto homered to right to lead off the seventh. The home run parade continued when Isaac Peredes homered to left with two outs in the bottom of the seventh to make it 9-3.

The Giants couldn’t do anything with a two-out double in the top of the eighth, and that would do it for Tyler Alexander, who ate up the bulk of the game for the Rays with six innings.

Teng retired the first two men he faced in the bottom of eighth, and then he was pulled for the submariner, Tyler Rogers, who struck out Pinto to end the inning.

Kevin Kelly came in for Alexander in the top of the ninth, and the Giants were able to get to him for a run, as Tyler Fitzgerald tripled in Thairo Estrada to make it 9-4. Jung-hoo Lee then popped out to shallow left, as the Rays’ shortstop, Niko Goodrum, made the catch and nearly collided with Arozarena to end the game.

Tyler Alexander got the win for the Rays, and Snell got the loss, as he is now 0-2 to start the season.

The good news is that the Giants’ offense did somewhat keep the momentum from last night into today. They struck early in the top of the first inning, and were able to get a pair of RBI hits with runners in scoring position.

The Giants are now off to a 6-10 start in their first 16 games, but another piece of good news is that they will make the short trip to the other coast of Florida to Miami, where they will take on the 3-13 Marlins for three games starting tomorrow night. This series will be an opportunity for the Giants to pick up two or three wins, get closer to .500 and give them a bit of momentum.

Kyle Harrison will make his fourth start of the season to start the series tomorrow. First pitch will be at 6:40 p.m. in Miami, 3:40 p.m. back home in San Francisco.

Headline Sports with Charlie O: Shohei says interpreter scandal has brought team together; Giants-Cards Negro League tribute in Birmingham: plus more news

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Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani rounds third base after hitting his 175th career home run a solo shot in the bottom of the first inning against the San Diego Padres at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles Fri Apr 12, 2024

On Headline Sports with Charlie O:

#1 Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani has said that when it comes to his teammates they speak the language of baseball. Ohtani mentioned after learning about his interpreter stealing some $16 million from to cover gambling debts it has brought Ohtani and his teammates closer together.

#2 Charlie, got to ask you about the Rickwood Field MLB tribute to the Negro Leagues it’s an upcoming on Jun 20, 2024. The Tribute game will feature the St Louis Cardinals and San Francisco Giants and it will be played on Birmingham Alabama home of the Birmingham Alabama how important is this game as a tribute to so many black players during the Negro League years?

#3 On Saturday it was a long day for Detroit Tigers third baseman Zach McKinstry and his teammates. McKinstry playing third base committed a three base error when Minnesota Twins Ryan Jeffers hit a ground ball that went through his legs that allowed three runners to score. Later Tigers manager AJ Hinch called on McKinstry to come into pitch as the Tigers had already used five pitchers. McKinstry walked Manuel Margot with one runners on. McKinstry then gave up a home run to Matt Wallner which then accounted for six of the Twins 11 runs that McKinstry was responsible for.

#4 More Twins news you might remember Carlos Correa who couldn’t sign on with either the New York Mets or San Francisco Giants at the beginning of the 2023 season and later got on with the Twins. The Twins shortstop Correa was placed on the ten day injured list on Saturday due to a right oblique strain. Correa was seen clutching his right side during an at bat. Correa teammate Byron Buxton said it was like a gut punch watching Correa having to leave the game.

Join Charlie O for Headline Sports each Sunday at http://www.sportsradioservice.com

Navarro’s brace paces Rapids in 3-0 shutout win over Earthquakes

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Colorado Rapids forwards Calvin Harris (#14) and Kevin Cabral (#91) celebrate Miguel Navarro’s (#9) first goal of the game during the Rapids 3-0 sin over the San Jose Earthquakes at Pay Pal Park on Saturday ARP 13, 2024. (Colorado Rapids)

by Marko Ukalovic

SAN JOSE — Miguel Navarro scored two goals as the Colorado Rapids cruised past the San Jose Earthquakes in a 3-0 shutout victory on Saturday evening at Pay Pal Park.

San Jose has lost three matches in a row and seven of its first eight matches. Colorado has points in its last three matches with the win.

Colorado (3-2-3) drew first blood in the first 10 minute of the first half. Navarro drew a penalty kick in the eighth minute when he had possession inside the box. Navarro attempted to go around ‘Quakes goalkeeper William Yarbrough but Yarbrough tripped Navarro to the ground resulting in the penalty foul.

Navarro made a hesitation move before firing the ball past Yarbrough for his first goal of the match and third goal of the season in the 10th minute.

The Earthquakes (1-7) responded with two quick scoring chances in the 13th and 15th minute by Cristian Espinoza. Rapids goalkeeper Zack Steffan stopped both of Espinoza’s attempts with diving saves to keep San Jose from answering with the equalizer.

The rest of the opening 45 minutes featured missed opportunities by San Jose. Shots from Jackson Yueill in the 29th minute and Ahmal Pellegrino in the 39th minute sailed high and over the net resulting in a goal kick.

“We didn’t find a way to put our shots to create more danger with our shots and score them,” said ‘Quakes head coach Luchi Gonzalez on his team’s lack of goals on the night. “They did. (The score) 3-0 doesn’t reflect the stats, 3-0 reflects what they did effectively.”

The Rapids doubled its lead in the 60th minute when Navarro scored his second goal of the match. Keegan Rosenberry sent a cross into the middle of the box. The ball pinballed off of Rodriguez and then Calvin Harris before Navarro poked home the loose ball into the back of the net to complete his brace and team leading fourth goal of the season.

Gonzalez made a sweep of changes in the 62nd minute as he tried to infuse some energy into his offensive attack as he brought in Preston Judd, Jack Skahan and Benji Kikanovic for Pellegrino, Jeremy Ebobisse and Alfredo Morales.

Cole Bassett put the game away with his second goal of the season in the 80th minute. Navarro found Bassett along the right wing and the Rapid midfielder dribbled in from outside the box into the middle before depositing the ball into the lower left corner past Yarbrough with a left footed shot.

“It’s frustrating when you’re creating opportunities and they’re just not falling your way,” ‘Quakes midfielder Niko Tsakiris echoed his coach’s sentiment. He continued, “I think there were moments tonight that I think we were had good form and in good rhythm. We’re looking to build off of those moments.”

Steffan (3-2-3) stopped all six shots on target to earn his first clean sheet and third win of the season. Yarbrough (1-6) let in three shots on target in the losing effort.

GAME NOTES: San Jose finished the match with 10 corner kicks. Colorado had seven.

San Jose is 32-27-19 in the all-time series against Colorado.

UP NEXT: San Jose travels down south to Los Angeles to take on the Galaxy on Sunday 4/21 at 5:15pm at Dignity Health Park.

San Jose Sharks Lose Final Home Game Of The Season 6-2 To Minnesota Wild

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San Jose Sharks goaltender MacKenzie Blackwood (29) is laid out as the Minnesota Wild left winger Liam Ohgren (28) scores his first NHL goal in the second period at SAP Center in San Jose on Sat Apr 13, 2024 (AP News photo)

Saturday, April 13th, 2024

By Troy Ewers

SAN JOSE – Final home game of the season for the San Jose Sharks (19-52-9) and it’s a sold out night as the Sharks host the Minnesota Wild (38-33-9). The crowd for fan appreciation night anticipating on a Sharks win was in for a disappointment has the Wild landslided the Sharks 6-2 at SAP Center.

Game recap: In the first period the energy was high and that wasn’t just from the fans in the arena, it was with the teams too. Wild were on the board first, a rebound shot from Matt Boldy, his 28th of the season. 1-0 Wild. Sharks tied it up with a blue line slap shot from Jan Rutta. Granlund got his 45th assist this season with the apple to Rutta, 1-1. With three minutes left in the opening period, Minnesota took the lead after a laser wrist shot from Declan Chisolm, 2-1 Wild and at intermission the crowd was ready for more action.

Not much in the second period until the final six minutes. Liam Ohgren scored his first points of the season in a Wild sweater with a clean up rebound shot, 3-1 Minnesota. Mario Ferraro closed the gap with a one timer goal, 3-2 Wild still up. In the final minute Kirill Kaprizov scored two goals and the first one went off the skate of Mackenzie Blackwood, but the second one was a power play goal that wasn’t debatable. At the final intermission Wild lead 5-2. 

Third period the Wild put the nail in the coffin when Marcus Johansson scored his third goal in 29 games, 6-2 Wild. 

Game notes: Last game on Thursday the Sharks got a big 3-1 victory against the Kraken in Seattle. Devin Cooley made a career-high 49 saves, second-most by a Sharks goaltender this season and third-most by a NHL netminder in his first career road win since 1955-56. Luke Kunin (1g, 0a) netted his second goal in the past three games. Kyle Burroughs (1g, 0a) and Fabian Zetterlund (1g, 0a) each also lit the lamp in the win. Mikael Granlund (0g, 1a) became the first Sharks forward since 2015-16 to post a 10-game point streak. William Eklund (0g, 2a) tallied his sixth multi-point game of the season and Henry Thrun (0g, 2a) added his second multi-point effort in the past three games. It was the Sharks’ first-ever road win at Seattle. SJS Goals: Kunin (11), Burroughs (2), Zetterlund (22). 

Next game for the Sharks will be April 15th in Edmonton against the Oilers.

Stanford Cardinal basketball podcast with Michael Roberson: VanDerveer says moving to ACC was not reason for retirement

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Stanford Cardinal head coach Tara VanDerveer seen here celebrating with her players her 1202 career victory becoming the winningest head coach in NCAA history on Fri Jan 19, 2024 at Maple Pavilion in Palo Alto. VanDerveer met with the media on Wed Apr10, 2024 at Maples Pavilion to announce her retirement. (AP News file photo)

On the Stanford Cardinal podcast with Michael R:

#1 Michael, One of the things that Stanford Cardinal head coach Tara VanDerveer pointed out at her last press last Wednesday was she was not retiring because the ACC. Matter of face VanDerveer said that was a motivating factor for her to stay if anything.

#2 The Cardinal are going through big changes from the end of the Pac 12, to the portal transfers, and losing graduating stars Cameron Brink and Hannah Jump and of course dealing with NIL that has taken over the sport.

#3 VanDerveer mentioned that the changes that have arrived has been exhausting for her and it’s become more of a 24 hour job rather than before you would show up in the morning practice and on game days practice and get ready for the game. Now it’s that and constantly off floor basketball decisions but still that wasn’t the reason why she was retiring.

#4 VanDerveer revealed that her real reason for retirement was her mom at 96 years old is someone that she wanted to spend time with, being with her dogs and going water skiing. After awhile VanDerveer realizes as she says “this is not a dress rehearsal, this is your real life” VanDerveer is now 70 years old.

Michael Roberson is a Stanford Cardinal beat writer for http://www.sportsradioservice.com

San Jose Sharks podcast with Troy Ewers: Cooley’s 49 saves keys Sharks in win in Seattle

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The San Jose Sharks goaltender Devin Cooley tries to reach for the loose puck as the Sharks defenseman Jon Rutta (84) and defenseman Mario Ferraro (38) look on in the third period at SAP Center in San Jose on Fri Apr 12, 2024 (AP News photo)

On the San Jose Sharks podcast with Troy Ewers:

#1 Troy, what an event, what trip to Seattle no one would have expected the San Jose Sharks (19-51-9) to come away with a win at Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle against one of the Sharks toughest foes the Seattle Kraken (33-32-13) and yet the Sharks came away with a two goal in 3-1.

#2 Troy also the Sharks took advantage of the Kraken mistakes scoring twice 51 second apart and something like capitalizing on a team’s mistakes can help you win games.

#3 It was the Kraken’s last home game in Seattle for the regular season the Kraken had been playing .500 hockey winning five of their last ten games. The Sharks meanwhile had been struggling they have lost five of their last ten games.

#4 Troy the two goals in the third period were key for the Sharks and Cooley kept the Kraken out of the net. The Sharks got a rare road win and the last time the Sharks and Kraken met was back on Mon Apr 1st when the Kraken got a 4-2 win in San Jose.

#5 The Sharks face off against the Minnesota Wild (37-32-9) for a 7:30pm PDT here at SAP Center to close out the Sharks regular season. The Sharks would like nothing more than to close out the home season with a win at SAP Center.

Troy Ewers covered the 2023-24 San Jose Sharks for http://www.sportsradioservice.com