Thursday, June 9, 2016

Penguins miss out on opportunity to win Stanley Cup (Yahoo Sports)

San Jose Sharks goalie Martin Jones (31) turns away a shot by Pittsburgh Penguins' Patric Hornqvist (72) as Sharks' Justin Braun (61) defends during the second period in Game 5 of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup Finals on Thursday, June 9, 2016, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

Early nerves got the better of the Pittsburgh Penguins, who had a chance to win the Stanley Cup at home. Admittedly unsettled at the outset of Game 5, they allowed the San Jose Sharks just enough of an opportunity to capitalize. San Jose took an early lead and Martin Jones made it stand stopping the final 31 shots he faced as the Sharks avoided elimination with a 4-2 victory on Thursday.


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