Ever since general manager Doug Wilson traded a first-round pick for Martin Jones this summer, he’s shouldered the load for the San Jose Sharks.
Jones’s calm and confident demeanor between the pipes has been a welcome sight for team teal who needed an upgrade in goal after five seasons with Antti Niemi manning the nets.
Jones has been steady throughout this current playoff run for the Sharks, posting a 2.16 GAA and a .918 save percentage, both very solid numbers for a first-year playoff goaltender.
Despite his good numbers overall, Jones’ gaffe was the difference in Game 1 of the Western Conference finals as his misplay of a Jori Lehtera shot from the left wing proved to be the game-winning tally as the St.