Makiniemi allowed a goal on 24 shots in Friday’s 6-1 win over the Ducks.
Makiniemi came away with the win in his first NHL start in a game the Sharks took control of in the second period. The 23-year-old has allowed three goals on 32 shots across two appearances
-30-
Mäkiniemi is the youngest-ever @SanJoseSharks goalie to win his first start at 23 years, 234 days. The previous youngest, Miikka Kiprusoff, was 24 years, 164 days old.
— San Jose Sharks PR (@SanJoseSharksPR) December 10, 2022
(H/t @SharksStats) https://t.co/t2HIwXo2tc
Quinn, on Makiniemi's big save on Vatrano in first period: "This game might take on a whole new complexion on that 2-on-1 shorthanded on the first power play if they score. It's amazing what one play can do early in the game when a goalie makes a big save."
— Sheng Peng (@Sheng_Peng) December 10, 2022
Eetu Mäkiniemi and the #SJSharks shut things down in Anaheim. pic.twitter.com/Cfk5UELmRt
— Locked on Sharks (@LockedOnSharks) December 10, 2022
Eetu Mäkiniemi tallies 23 saves in his first NHL win, 10-for-10 in the third period.
— San Jose Sharks PR (@SanJoseSharksPR) December 10, 2022
Eetu Mäkiniemi denies Trevor Zegras pic.twitter.com/968ZGyNvR1
— JD Young (Unofficial) (@MyFryHole) December 10, 2022
Great save Eetu Mäkiniemi on the short-handed chance pic.twitter.com/WxPztu23BR
— JD Young (Unofficial) (@MyFryHole) December 10, 2022