Since a 3-0 series lead wasn't safe against the Los Angeles Kings two years ago, the San Jose Sharks know a two-game advantage means there's still a long way to go to oust their nemesis from the playoffs.
The Sharks look to begin proving the lesson has been learned Monday night when they try to beat the Kings again in this opening-round series.
San Jose led Los Angeles 3-0 in the first round in 2014, but the Kings stormed back to take the series, outscoring the Sharks 18-5 in Games 4 through 7.