An unexpected scratch led to a pair of unexpected contributors on Tuesday night in the Sharks’ 3-1 win over Montreal.
Dainius Zubrus, filling in on the top line with Tomas Hertl unable to play, scored midway through regulation. His first goal in a Sharks uniform, assisted by Joe Thornton and Joe Pavelski, gave the team an insurmountable 3-0 lead.
Barclay Goodrow, who drew into Zubrus’ place on the fourth line, threw a key and somewhat controversial hit on P.K. Subban in the first period, seemingly changing the momentum after the Sharks were getting badly outplayed for most of the opening frame.