Let the good times roll! The Sharks get another division victory deflating the Dallas Stars after they dominated play in the 3rd period. Marleau won the game with his shootout heroics, stepping up and playing like the Captain he hasn’t been all season. The Sharks are on a roll and when things are going good, everything falls into place – including the ever difficult shootout victory. These are games that good teams win and the fact that the Sharks didn’t crumble after Dallas roared back shows that they are confident again. An important win tonight and a solid test of mental toughness.

I would expect that Rivet and Mitchell might be out tomorrow night, neither of them saw time in the 3rd period. No news after the game on their injuries. Expect Carle to return so Rivet can get a night off.

I’m predicting Patzold gets his first start of the season tomorrow night with the big showdown against Anahiem looming on Saturday. They have to let him play sometime….right?

How good is the Gooch? Mikey should be nervous about our bet because Devon is Joe’s new favorite target. At this pace, Rookie of the Year isn’t an unreasonable thought….Look out Kane and Toews. If Thunder Joe keeps feeding the Gooch, he could score 40.

Can you say four in a row? Let’s punk Phoenix tomorrow boys.