The Earthquakes had a nice highlight video for Darren Huckerby that they showed before the game started. It was a nice way to start off the night as the players, front office and fans genuinely wanted to celebrate his brief stay with the Quakes.
The game started with yet another lineup. This time, due to Jason Hernandez's hamstring injury, Andre Luiz tried a go at center back even though he was coming back from a sprained ankle. Unfortunately, he was unable to continue after spraining his knee. Our other center back, Brandon McDonald, had to be subbed out as well after suffering a left leg contusion in the first half. It might have tightened up during halftime, preventing him from continuing.
The only goal of the match was scored by Ryan Johnson on a penalty kick drawn by Arturo Alvarez. Alvarez split two defenders to carry the ball into the box, but just as he looked like he was getting clear, he was pulled down. Johnson now has 10 goals on the year, among the league leaders.
While this game was going on, the Sharks were giving the Ducks a thrashing down in Anaheim. Scott Nichol got into two fights, Douglas Murray got a game misconduct, rookie Benn Ferriero got his first NHL goal, and Dany Heatley got his first two points as a Shark (both assists). The Sharks won 4-1, facing LA on Tuesday.
The rookies contributed on Ferriero's opening goal of the game with Frazer McLaren and Jason Demers getting the assists.
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