The Detroit Red Wings find themselves 20 minutes from elimination, as the San Jose Sharks lead Game 5 of their Western Conference Quarterfinal series 2-1, after both teams scored goals in period two. The Sharks lead the series 3-1 heading in to this pivotal game at HP Pavilion in San Jose.
Red Wings Vs. Sharks, Game 5: Both Teams Get A Goal In Period Two
The Sharks continued to dominate in shots in period two, though less so than in period one. San Jose out-shot Detroit 14-9 in the middle frame, making it a total of 30-16 for the game.
Joe Pavelski extended San Jose’s lead to 2-0 at 15:32. It was notable for yet another assist from Ryan Clowe, who continues to have a remarkable post-season. That was Clowe’s ninth assist of the post-season, while Pavelski got his fifth goal of the playoffs.
However, Detroit has many men on their squad with the heart of a champion, and Nicklas Kronwall is one of them. His wrist shot at 16:25 gave the Red Wings a puncher’s chance in the third period. The goal was just 43 seconds after Pavelski’s, and Kronwall’s second of the post-season made it 2-1. Still plenty of game left in this one.
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