Perron, Pietrangelo power Blues past Sharks 3-0

By R.b. Fallstrom

Associated Press

Published: Sunday, Feb. 12 2012 7:45 p.m. MST

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St. Louis Blues' David Perron, second from right, celebrates with teammates Alex Pietrangelo (27), Andy McDonald (10) and T.J. Oshie (74) after scoring a goal in the second period of an NHL hockey game against the St. Louis Blues on Sunday, Feb. 12, 2012, in St. Louis.

Tom Gannam, Associated Press

Summary

David Perron and Alex Pietrangelo both scored with a two-man advantage and Andy McDonald had an assist in his return from a concussion that sidelined him for 51 games, sending the St. Louis Blues to a 3-0 victory over the San Jose Sharks on Sunday night.

ST. LOUIS — David Perron and Alex Pietrangelo both scored with a two-man advantage and Andy McDonald had an assist in his return from a concussion that sidelined him for 51 games, sending the St. Louis Blues to a 3-0 victory over the San Jose Sharks on Sunday night.

Jaroslav Halak earned his sixth shutout in just 10 starts, one more than All-Star teammate Brian Elliott has, as the Blues extended a franchise record by earning at least one point in 19 consecutive home games. They're 16-0-3 at home since a 5-2 loss to Chicago on Dec. 3 and an NHL-best 24-3-4 overall, topping their total of 23 wins last season.

Antti Niemi made 25 saves for the Pacific Division-leading Sharks, who came up empty in the opener of a season-long, nine-game trip. San Jose, which next plays at home Feb. 28 against the Flyers, has lost three of four overall.

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