The Stanley Cup playoffs have finally arrived.
After limping to the finish line, the Sharks are set to host the Vegas Golden Knights in the first round beginning Wednesday night at the SAP Center.
The Golden Knights knocked the Sharks out of the playoffs a season ago, so revenge certainly has to be on their mind as this sure to be heavy-hitting series draws near.
With the Sharks and Golden Knights set to get underway, here are five things to look for in the first-round series, presented in hashtag form.
#WinForJumbo
Joe Thornton is in his 21st NHL season, and the surefire Hall of Famer is still looking for that first opportunity to lift the Stanley Cup.