Boyle to Bounce Back after a Big Mistake | IXGAMES

Dan Boyle wants to redeem himself after making a big mistake in the overtime of Game 3, letting Colorado Avalanche take a 2-1 lead in the Quarterfinals of the Western Conference.  The loss was disappointing to his teammates and a lot of fans who expected San Jose Sharks to come out strong in the game and take a step closer to victory. Rookie Ryan O’Reilly of Colorado Avalanche found a way to get his stick on Boyle’s way, letting the Avalanche get away with the 1-0 win.  Up to now, the Sharks defenseman still can’t believe that he sent the puck behind Evgeni Nabokov, Sharks goalie, just 51 seconds in the overtime.  His coaches and co-players expressed support to Boyle saying that could do better on the next game at the Pepsi Center.  However, Boyle was honest to admit that the awful feeling is still fresh in memory and would stay for some time. Boyle to bounce back Boyle was eager to bounce back after the unfortunate incident on ice.  He had seen replays of the game and said that it’s not clearly shown on TV what actually happened that time.  To start with, he didn’t see the puck coming his way and was surprised to get it.  Still, this is no excuse.  O’Reilly saw the perfect opportunity and put his stick right there.  Boyle  attempted to clear around the boards but it went into the net.  What really happened is that the Sharks defenseman was trying to strike a backhand pass to Douglas Murray, who was behind the net, but O’Reilly saw through his strategy. Boyle wants to get past this sort of nightmare that he had in Game 3, but it’s not easy.  Hopefully, winning the quarterfinals will change everything.  However, he also said that leadership matters and that will definitely count in his return on ice.  His experience also made a big difference.  Boyle said that if that happened like 10 years ago, it would be more devastating for a young hockey player like him.  Still, it’s only 2-1.  The quarterfinals is not a done deal yet.  They can always win another game and fight their way through, hoping this time that they won’t make the same mistake. Unfortunate bounce The unfortunate bounce cost them a lot, but the Sharks seems ready to make another good fight on the ice.  It’s not the first time that this happened in the series.  If some could recall, the shot of Chris Stewart from the corner in Game 1 actually hit the skates of Rob Blake, Sharks captain, and went to bounce into the net.  There was only 49.3 seconds left to the game.  Avalanche then won 2-1. Forward Ryane Clowe said that the team was laughing about the Game 3 mistake and that the mood was upbeat.  Even Sharks coach Todd McLellan made a very interesting statement when asked about the plan of the team for Game 4.  To this, McLellan was quoted saying that what the team needs to do is “score on the right goalie.” Because of the turn of events, Game 4 of the Western Conference Quarterfinals will definitely be interesting.