Martin Jones G FA Sat 11/9/19 10:43 AM
Martin Jones
G FA
Jones will tend the twine in Saturday's matchup against the Predators, Curtis Pashelka of The San Jose Mercury News reports.
EDGE Analysis
Jones has won his past two outings, but he has been shaky in the process, as he allowed three third-period goals in a 6-5 win over the Wild on Thursday. The 29-year-old has been tough to depend on all season with an .883 save percentage and 3.52 GAA. The Predators won't make things easier for Jones, as they've accrued four goals per game -- the highest rate in the league.
Martin Jones G FA Fri 11/8/19 2:37 AM
Martin Jones
G FA
Jones allowed five goals on 26 shots in a 6-5 win over the Wild on Thursday.
EDGE Analysis
Jones had a four-goal lead to protect entering the third period, and he gave three goals up but held on for the win. He's won his last two starts to improve to 4-7-1, but his GAA inflated to 3.52 with an .883 save percentage. It's the result that matters in the real world, so Jones is likely to start Saturday versus the Predators.
Martin Jones G FA Thu 11/7/19 1:37 PM
Martin Jones
G FA
Jones will take the home cage Thursday against the Wild, Kevin Kurz of The Athletic reports.
EDGE Analysis
Jones has hit a rough patch in the crease over his last three starts, posting a 4.55 GAA and an .854 save percentage to go 0-3-0 in those contests. He should have a decent chance to get back into the win column Thursday against a Wild club averaging just 1.80 goals per game over 10 road tilts.
Martin Jones G FA Wed 11/6/19 1:24 AM
Martin Jones
G FA
Jones surrendered two goals on 21 shots in a 4-2 win over the Blackhawks on Tuesday.
EDGE Analysis
Jones came within 3:02 of recording a shutout, but he allowed goals to Brandon Saad and Duncan Keith for a bit of a nervy finish. Jones improved to 3-7-1 with a 3.38 GAA and an .889 save percentage in 12 appearances (11 starts). It's too soon to say this start, against an unimpressive Blackhawks team, counts as progress. Jones will likely be back in goal Thursday against the Wild.
Martin Jones G FA Mon 11/4/19 3:06 PM
Martin Jones
G FA
Jones will be between the pipes at home versus Chicago on Tuesday, Curtis Pashelka of The San Jose Mercury News reports.
EDGE Analysis
Despite a disastrous start to the year in which he is 2-7-1 with a career-worst .887 save percentage, Jones continues to be the primary option for the Sharks. With no real alternative thanks to backup Aaron Dell's own struggles, San Jose may need to look to the trade market if it is going to avoid the 2019-20 campaign turning into a lost season.
Martin Jones G FA Sat 11/2/19 1:59 AM
Martin Jones
G FA
Jones yielded three goals on 19 shots in a 3-2 loss to the Jets on Friday.
EDGE Analysis
Despite his Sharks teammates putting 53 pucks on net versus Connor Hellebuyck at the other end, Jones ended up with the loss while facing a much lighter load. The 29-year-old is now 2-6-1 with a 3.57 GAA and an .890 save percentage in 10 appearances (nine starts). Aaron Dell should draw the start Saturday versus the Canucks.
Martin Jones G FA Fri 11/1/19 1:37 PM
Martin Jones
G FA
Jones will look to ground the Jets at home Friday, Kevin Kurz of The Athletic reports.
EDGE Analysis
It's been a disastrous start to the year for Jones, as he is sporting a 2-6-1 record and career-worst .890 save percentage in 10 appearances. Fortunately for the 29-year-old (and unfortunately for fans), backup Aaron Dell has underperformed as well, so the Sharks don't really have any other option than to continue riding it out with Jones as the No. 1.
Martin Jones G FA Tue 10/29/19 10:40 PM
Martin Jones
G FA
Jones stopped 36 shots in Tuesday's 5-1 loss to the Bruins.
EDGE Analysis
The final result was almost a foregone conclusion after Boston struck twice in the first period, as the Sharks gave their netminder almost no help in this one -- Jones faced more shots (18) in the second period alone than Tuukka Rask did in the entire game (17). Jones is now 2-6-1 to begin the season with a shaky 3.57 GAA and .890 save percentage.
Martin Jones G FA Tue 10/29/19 2:45 PM
Martin Jones
G FA
Jones will patrol the crease for Tuesday's road matchup with Boston.
EDGE Analysis
Jones is winless in his last four outings, having posted a 0-2-1 record and 3.61 GAA over that stretch. Even with his struggles, the netminder should still reach the 60-game mark for a fourth straight season, though he could struggle for the 35-win threshold given his slow start to the year.
Martin Jones G FA Sun 10/27/19 10:13 PM
Martin Jones
G FA
Jones allowed one goal on eight shots in relief of Aaron Dell during Sunday's 5-2 loss to the Senators.
EDGE Analysis
The Sharks couldn't solve Craig Anderson in the third period, which meant no chance at a win for Jones. The 29-year-old still has an unsightly 3.39 GAA and an .892 save percentage through nine appearances. Expect coach Pete DeBoer to turn to Jones for Tuesday's game in Boston to close out the road trip, since both he and Dell have struggled mightily once again this year.