In 10 playoff games, Tierney tallied two assists, led Sharks forwards in shorthanded time on ice per game (2:13) and ranked tied for first in takeaways (eight).
In 284 career games, all with the Sharks, Tierney has registered 104 points (41 goals, 63 assists), four shorthanded goals and seven game-winning goals. Since Tierney's first full season in San Jose (2015-16), no player has had more shorthanded points (seven) or shorthanded goals (four) than he has. Over that span, he also leads all forwards in average time on ice on the penalty kill, skating 1:37 a man down. In addition, Tierney has played the most games and has posted the second-highest point totals among all players drafted outside of the first round of his 2012 draft class.
Tierney was nominated for the
2018 King Clancy Trophy
, awarded to the
National Hockey League
player who best exemplifies leadership qualities on and off the ice and who has made a significant humanitarian contribution to his community. In both the 2016-17 and 2017-18 seasons, Tierney took on the responsibilities of the Sharks ambassador for the
Hockey is For Everyone
(HIFE) campaign, which supports hockey programs that provide safe, positive and inclusive environments for players and families regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, disability, sexual orientation and socio-economic status.
The six-foot-one, 195-pound native of
Keswick, Ontario
, was originally selected by San Jose in the
2012 NHL Draft
(2nd round, 55th overall).
