Havlat Powers Sharks To Game 1 Victory: Martin Havlat scored his second goal of the game 3:34 into double overtime Thursday to defeat the Blues in Game 1 of the opening playoff series. He also opened the night's scoring with a second-period power-play goal. (Updated 04/12/2012)
Injury Report
No information available at this time (Updated 5/27/12).
Fantasy Analysis
Martin Havlat had a tough year thanks to injuries, only making it into 39 games and recording 27 points, including a career-low seven goals. However, he entered the playoffs on a four-game points streak and made it five with this performance, so it appears things are turning around for Havlat at just the right time of year. (Updated 04/12/2012).
04/11/2012 10:34 Neutral Zone Wrap: Preparing for playoff pools
If you're in a Fantasy Hockey playoff pool, Evan Berofsky has some advice for you in his latest edition of Neutral Zone Wrap.
04/03/2012 23:23 Sharks drop Stars in big game in West
Logan Couture's power-play goal put his team in front late in the second period after T.J. Galiardi got the tying goal earlier in the period, and the San Jose Sharks beat the Dallas Stars 5-2 Tuesday in a matchup of teams fighting for one of the final Western Conference playoff spots.
This past offseason, the Wild shipped Havlat to San Jose in a straight swap for sniping forward Dany Heatley. Havlat does not have as much punch in the scoring department as Heatley, though he is a versatile winger with blazing speed. In 621 career games between the Senators, Blackhawks and Wild, Havlat has recorded 512 points (209 G, 303 A), so he's certainly no slouch offensively. Anyone willing to invest a high draft pick on Havlat should be forewarned that he sustained a partially torn shoulder labrum that required surgery last May. The 30-year-old is expected to be ready for training camp, but it will be a situation worth monitoring as he's had trouble staying healthy in the past. (Updated 10/4/11)
