Like a condemned man receiving a last minute pardon, the crowd suddenly erupted with joy!...
But it hadn't been so happy at first. The Sharks came out playing a tight defensive game with one man in and four back. For the longest time, they smothered most every move in the offensive zone and the fans were growing restless wondering if we'd ever break through. Then it happened...
The game winning goal, on a picture perfect play by the K-L-B line! It started with
Larionov and
Bure playing catch with a series of quick passes back and forth. Then, with the defenders momentarily mesmerized,
Krutov slipped out the back door and positioned himself in open space by the side of the net. Suddenly a swift pass from Bure found the tape, and a split second later the crowd went wild!
Highlight of the Night
Player in the Spotlight: Vladimir Krutov | GR 91 | G 1 | A 1 | TOT 20:59 | 2nd Star