Martin Jones G FA Tue 4/2/19 4:11 PM
Martin Jones
G FA
Jones will start in goal against host Vancouver of Tuesday night.
EDGE Analysis
The Sharks have already clinched a playoff spot, but questions remain concerning Jones' readiness for the postseason grind. He only won half of his (12) games in March, and the B.C. native's ratios (2.96 GAA and .895 save percentage) over that span certainly do not inspire much confidence in a sudden rebound. San Jose's chief puck plugger will now go to work against a Vancouver club that has won six of its past 10 games.
Martin Jones G FA Sat 3/30/19 11:49 PM
Martin Jones
G FA
Jones allowed three goals on 26 shots in a 4-3 overtime victory against the Golden Knights on Saturday.
EDGE Analysis
It was great to see Jones snap a five-game losing streak, but he didn't help most of his numbers. In fact, this was a pretty typical outing for Jones during the 2018-19 season. He is approaching a career high in wins despite career worsts in the save percentage and GAA categories. Jones is 35-18-5 with a 2.95 GAA and .896 save percentage in 60 games this season.
Martin Jones G FA Sat 3/30/19 8:00 PM
Martin Jones
G FA
Jones will start Saturday against Vegas.
EDGE Analysis
Jones will try to end a San Jose losing streak that's reached an alarming seven games. More realistically, that task will fall mostly on the shoulders of his teammates, who have carried Jones to a 34-18-5 record, despite a 2.95 GAA and an egregious .896 save percentage.
Martin Jones G FA Fri 3/29/19 2:31 AM
Martin Jones
G FA
Jones stopped only 22 of 27 shots in a 5-4 loss to the Blackhawks on Thursday.
EDGE Analysis
Jones has now taken the loss in five of his last six starts, allowing 21 goals in that span. For the season, Jones is at 34-18-5 with a 2.95 GAA and an .896 save percentage. The Sharks' losing streak is at seven games, and it doesn't get any easier as the Golden Knights pay a visit Saturday for a potential playoff preview.
Martin Jones G FA Thu 3/28/19 1:44 PM
Martin Jones
G FA
Jones will slide in the crease Thursday when the Sharks host the Blackhawks, Kevin Kurz of The Athletic reports.
EDGE Analysis
Jones has been consistent, at least, over his last four appearances, letting in three goals in each of them. He owns a 0-4-0 record in his last five starts, but that was preceded by a five-game winning streak. He may have a tough time busting out of his slump against a Blackhawks club tallying 3.16 goals per game on the road.
Martin Jones G FA Tue 3/26/19 1:45 AM
Martin Jones
G FA
Jones allowed three goals on 23 shots in a 3-2 loss to the Red Wings on Monday.
EDGE Analysis
That brings Jones up to four losses and 16 goals against in his last five starts, which followed a five-game winning streak. The maddening inconsistency has his record at 34-17-5 with a 2.91 GAA and an .898 save percentage. As a team, the Sharks have lost six straight, and Jones' play is a big reason why. His next chance to reverse his trend comes Thursday against Chicago.
Martin Jones G FA Mon 3/25/19 1:39 PM
Martin Jones
G FA
Jones will man the home crease Monday against the Red Wings, Kevin Kurz of The Athletic reports.
EDGE Analysis
Jones is looking to break out of a slump that's seen him fail to pick up a win over his past four starts while posting an .871 save percentage. He gets a nice opportunity to do so against a Red Wings team that's won just 13 times in 38 road games this season.
Martin Jones G FA Fri 3/22/19 2:25 AM
Martin Jones
G FA
Jones yielded three goals on 34 shots in Thursday's 4-2 loss to the Kings.
EDGE Analysis
Jones has three losses in his last four starts, and the one game he didn't take the loss was one where he was pulled. Frustratingly, he was unable to hold onto a 2-1 lead the Sharks carried into the third period. Jones dropped to 34-16-5 with a 2.91 GAA and an .898 save percentage. Aaron Dell may be in line for Friday's start in Anaheim.
Martin Jones G FA Thu 3/21/19 2:44 PM
Martin Jones
G FA
Jones will guard the goal Thursday against the Kings in Los Angeles, Paul Gackle of the Bay Area News Group reports.
EDGE Analysis
Jones has had a rough go of it between the pipes recently, posting a 4.63 GAA and an .851 save percentage over his last three appearances. He will take the cage with a decent chance to turn things around against a Kings club notching just 2.56 goals per game (30th in NHL) on home ice.
Martin Jones G FA Tue 3/19/19 2:33 AM
Martin Jones
G FA
Jones lasted just 12:24 in Monday's 7-3 loss to the Golden Knights, yielding three goals on 11 shots.
EDGE Analysis
San Jose was able to cover the damage Jones caused, but that'll be little consolation to fantasy owners expecting more of the oft-used netminder. Jones' ratios move to a 2.91 GAA and an .898 save percentage. He should start at least one of the games versus California rivals, either Thursday in Los Angeles or Friday in Anaheim. Either matchup is a much safer play for the 29-year-old.