Logan Couture bookended the Sharks' Game 1 victory over the Blues with a pair of goals. He added an assist in between, and was never on the ice for a goal against.
Those two goals and three points increased his playoff totals to 11 and 17, respectively, both of which lead all players. His plus-7 rating for the postseason is tied for first among all playoff forwards.
As such, Couture is on the short list of candidates for the Conn Smythe Trophy, given annually to the most valuable player of the NHL playoffs.
But according to his coach, he should be in the running for another award as well.