Good morning one and all,
After two very unexpectedly one-sided game 7s in the West, the final four is set. The Sharks were all over the Preds from the opening faceoff. This is really what that game was like. As complete a 60-minute effort as you'll ever see. [SI]
We have perennial playoff also-rans in the Sharks and Blues squaring off for the Western Conference, and us and Stamkos-less Bolts here in the East. Not a very likely grouping. [Sporting News]
This was really sad news to wake up to.