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# From the Branches: Sharks spoil Penguins' party
- URL: https://www.pensionplanpuppets.com/ftb-sharks-spoil-penguins-party-phil-for-conn-smythe/
- Published: 2016-06-10T11:00:16.000Z
- Updated: 2016-06-10T11:00:16.000Z
- Description: Lord Stanley's Cup was packed up back in its case last night, ready to travel to San Jose for a game on Sunday
- Author: Species
- Tags: From The Branches, #chorus, #Import 2023-04-05 11:15

In the midst of everyone debating whether Kessel, Murray, or Crosby will win the Conn Smythe trophy, everyone forgot there's another candidate: [Martin Jones](http://www.sbnation.com/nhl/players/54594/martin-jones?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com). No one is forgetting him now. Last night he stopped 44 of 46 SOG while the [Sharks](http://www.sbnation.com/nhl/teams/san-jose-sharks?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)' offence devoured [Matt Murray](http://www.sbnation.com/nhl/players/157284/matthew-murray?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com).

And was that not one hell of a fun game? The Sharks were up 2-0 three minutes in to the game. Two minutes later it was tied 2-2! It was nuts! That's when Jones turned on beast mode and put up a brick wall which some of the best scorers in the NHL could not pass.

It must have been frustrating for the [Penguins](http://www.sbnation.com/nhl/teams/pittsburgh-penguins?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)' fans, reportedly more than 20,000 of them were outside the arena in a giant viewing party.

> Wall to wall people out there [pic.twitter.com/CMlxgWoojR](https://t.co/CMlxgWoojR?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)
> 
> — Helene Elliott (@helenenothelen) [June 9, 2016](https://twitter.com/helenenothelen/status/741022242100916224?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) 

Anyone else want to bet the "only one viewing party per series" rule will surprisingly go away if there is a Game 7 back in Pittsburgh?

[Game 5: San Jose puts the celebration on hold - PensBurgh](http://www.pensburgh.com/2016/6/9/11899720/game-5-san-jose-puts-the-celebration-on-hold?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)  
The Sharks come out strong in the first period and Martin Jones stands on his head and there will be a Game 6 on Sunday in San Jose

Watch this ridiculous back pass by Couture here.

> Now making deliveries in Pittsburgh. [#Melkman](https://twitter.com/hashtag/Melkman?src=hash&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)[#SJSharks](https://twitter.com/hashtag/SJSharks?src=hash&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) [#StanleyCup](https://twitter.com/hashtag/StanleyCup?src=hash&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) [pic.twitter.com/hkpK2r2F3M](https://t.co/hkpK2r2F3M?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)
> 
> — San Jose Sharks (@SanJoseSharks) [June 10, 2016](https://twitter.com/SanJoseSharks/status/741070934069514240?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) 

These plays are so dangerous, but when they work, they are golden. Another angle

> Viewer discretion is advised: [@LoganCouture](https://twitter.com/Logancouture?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) sets up Karlsson goal with a filthy, filthy pass.[#SJSharks](https://twitter.com/hashtag/SJSharks?src=hash&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) [#StanleyCup](https://twitter.com/hashtag/StanleyCup?src=hash&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) [pic.twitter.com/i9ccwXk1Pm](https://t.co/i9ccwXk1Pm?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)
> 
> — San Jose Sharks (@SanJoseSharks) [June 10, 2016](https://twitter.com/SanJoseSharks/status/741072250443423746?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) 

The Penguins had their own sweet goal by Malkin. Look at him make a deliberate bank shot off a Sharks player here to get it past Jones.

> He waits... He stickhandles... Bank, SWISH! [pic.twitter.com/xxsHbgJpGD](https://t.co/xxsHbgJpGD?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)
> 
> — Pittsburgh Penguins (@penguins) [June 10, 2016](https://twitter.com/penguins/status/741067458958757888?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) 

Murray let in 3 (one Sharks goal was EN) but he also made some good saves, though far fewer because the Sharks had only 22 SOG.

> Here's another look at the Murray save on Marleau. HUGE. [pic.twitter.com/22KoYlq3ln](https://t.co/22KoYlq3ln?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)
> 
> — Pittsburgh Penguins (@penguins) [June 10, 2016](https://twitter.com/penguins/status/741097449251606528?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) 

And I don't know WTF this is, but I am leaving it here anyway

> Headed back. [#StanleyCup](https://twitter.com/hashtag/StanleyCup?src=hash&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) [https://t.co/HXJaHsV3Y9](https://t.co/HXJaHsV3Y9?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)
> 
> — San Jose Sharks (@SanJoseSharks) [June 10, 2016](https://twitter.com/SanJoseSharks/status/741119747132100612?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) 

### The Draft

[Follow along with SB Nation's 2016 NHL Mock Draft](http://www.sbnation.com/2016/6/8/11878096/nhl-mock-draft-2016-details-schedule-results-sb-nation?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)  
With the obvious top 6 done, today it gets interesting with picks 7, 8, and 9 up for selection by Five For Howling, Die By The Blade, and Eye On The Prize.

[2016 NHL Draft Rankings: Tom Hunter’s Final List - Blogger's Tribune](https://thebloggerstribune.com/2016/06/07/2016-nhl-draft-rankings-toms-final-list/?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)  
HOT TEAK ALERT! Patrik Laine is not where you think he will be.

[Joining the family business - IIHF](http://www.iihf.com/home-of-hockey/news/news-singleview/?tx%5Fttnews%5Btt%5Fnews%5D=10897&cHash=f406bd4f837605c08fefaf6a0f7de25a&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)  
William was able to prepare Alexander for the recent NHL [Scouting Combine](http://www.sbnation.com/nfl-combine?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) in Buffalo "He’s been preparing me a little bit since he went through it two years ago, I’m more prepared myself," Alexander Nylander said. "He’s given me a lot of help and helping me throughout the weeks here."

[The Case for Doing the Smart Thing - The Cannon](http://www.jacketscannon.com/2016/6/9/11871240/the-case-for-doing-the-smart-thing?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)  
Don’t overthink this draft, Jarmo. Take Jesse Puljujarvi, and let’s go from there.

### Other News

[Why I Still Care About the Leafs in June: A Gay Fan's Perspective - mcnally25](http://www.pensionplanpuppets.com/2016/6/8/11891686/why-i-still-care-about-the-leafs-in-june-a-gay-fans-perspective)  
June is a pretty exciting month for a lot of reasons. We’re on the brink of summer, the [Stanley Cup final](http://www.sbnation.com/stanley-cup-final?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) is happening, the draft is coming up, and, if you’re queer\*, it’s Pride.

[Expectations For Marner/Matthews - Editor in Leaf](https://editorinleaf.com/2016/06/09/toronto-maple-leafs-marner-matthews/?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)  
Is it realistic to think that Marner could outscore Matthews this year – and perhaps lead the [Toronto Maple Leafs](http://www.sbnation.com/nhl/teams/toronto-maple-leafs?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) in scoring?

[Are babies as useless as the Steve Dangle Podcast says they are? - PPP](https://www.pensionplanpuppets.com/are-babies-as-useless-as-the-steve-dangle-podcast-says-they-are/)  
Shame on your Steve, Adam, and Jesse.

[Oskar Sundqvist disputes Jimmy Fallon's claim of 'Least Sideburns' - PensBurgh](http://www.pensburgh.com/2016/6/9/11897870/oskar-sundqvist-disputes-jimmy-fallons-claim-of-least-sideburns?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)  
They're right there! You just gotta... look real close...

[Blackhawks, Artemi Panarin have begun talks on contract extension, per report - Second City Hockey](http://www.secondcityhockey.com/2016/6/9/11896250/blackhawks-artemi-panarin-contract-extension-terms-rumors-free-agency-2017?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)  
Chicago apparently isn't wasting any time trying to ink Panarin to a long-term contract.

[Ads on NHL jerseys ‘absolutely fine’ says MLSE boss - TSN](http://www.tsn.ca/ads-on-nhl-jerseys-absolutely-fine-says-mlse-boss-1.504460?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)  
\[Species: Fuck you, MLSE boss.\]

[Please, Please, Please, Don’t Call Me Athletic - Ben Scrivens](http://www.theplayerstribune.com/2016-6-9-ben-scrivens-nhl-goaltending/?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)  
How the puck stays out of the net is less relevant than many people think.

Congratulations to Julie Chu!

> Julie Chu has officially been named head coach of the Concordia Stingers women's hockey program. Congrats coach! [pic.twitter.com/qWO8QUsQMx](https://t.co/qWO8QUsQMx?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)
> 
> — #STINGERSUNITED (@The\_Stingers) [June 9, 2016](https://twitter.com/The%5FStingers/status/740968059410784258?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) 

[Movie written by algorithm turns out to be hilarious and intense - Ars Technica](http://arstechnica.com/the-multiverse/2016/06/an-ai-wrote-this-movie-and-its-strangely-moving/?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)  
It sounds like your typical sci-fi B-movie, complete with an incoherent plot. Except Sunspring isn't the product of Hollywood hacks—it was written entirely by an AI. To be specific, it was authored by a recurrent neural network called long short-term memory, or LSTM for short. At least, that's what we'd call it. The AI named itself Benjamin.

### Do the Sharks have any chance of winning the Cup?

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