Legendary goalie, forever tied to Sharks’ lore, to play in San Jose one final time

SAN JOSE – San Jose Sharks defenseman Jake Walman on Saturday didn’t quite remember all the details about why his first NHL goal was allowed to stand. He does remember, though, that the goal came against future Hockey Hall of Fame goalie Marc-Andre Fleury.

Playing with the St. Louis Blues in his first full NHL season, Walman, in an April 7, 2021 game against the Vegas Golden Knights, trailed the play as forward Jordan Kyrou led a rush up the ice. Kyrou put a shot on net that Fleury saved...