Dec 28, 2011; San Jose CA, USA; San Jose Sharks goalie Antti Niemi (31) defends the goal ahead of San Jose Sharks defenseman Dan Boyle (22), San Jose Sharks defenseman Marc-Edouard Vlasic (44) and Vancouver Canucks center Henrik Sedin (33) during the first period at HP Pavilion. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-US PRESSWIRE