Sherwood Brings the Grind in San Jose Loss
Physical night for the forward as the Sharks fall at home to Edmonton
Kiefer Sherwood played a physical, workmanlike game in San Jose's 3-1 loss to Edmonton. He logged 16:15 over 23 shifts and finished with no points. He supplied the physical edge with 6 hits and 1 blocked shot, but also had 2 giveaways and picked up 2 penalty minutes. At even strength he was quiet offensively with one shot attempt and no goals or assists.
This game line sits close to his season averages; his season ice time per game is 15:00, and through five games he has 1 goal and 1 point. Across the season he’s contributed 36 hits and 2 blocked shots, so Thursday’s physical output was in line with his typical numbers. In a loss where San Jose managed only one goal, Sherwood’s night was defined more by contact than scoring.