It’s back to do-or-die mode.
Tonight, the final second round series will come to an end. It’s a different feeling than the last time the San Jose Sharks stared into the face of elimination. Before Game 7 against the Vegas Golden Knights, elimination felt almost certain. The Knights had put up a hard fight for the entire series and the Sharks looked broken, especially in the mouths of a couple of key players. The win they earned was as improbable as it was incredible.
This feels different. Looking rejuvenated, the Sharks have been good this series — at times great, even.