1.   Sharks captain Owen Nolan is expected to be suspended for blindsiding Marshall with a forearm to the face.

2.   Sharks captain Owen Nolan received a five-minute match penalty for deliberate injury of an opponent and will almost assuredly receive an NHL-mandated suspension.

3.   Sharks captain Owen Nolan also got a first-period goal as San Jose kept the Sabres without a victory at San Jose Arena.

4.   Sharks captain Wayne Fyvie said his team eased off after taking the early lead.

5.   Sharks captain Wayne Fyvie was happy to break the Eden Park winless drought.

6.   Sharks captain Owen Nolan also fought Oilers defenseman Sean Brown at the same time Moreau and Marchment fought.