It’s all about looking forward during the Stanley Cup playoffs. Win or lose, file away the latest result and start preparing for the next one.
The Sharks can’t dwell on Monday’s missed opportunity to take a 3-0 series lead on the Kings. However, bearing down on the power play is a focus for Wednesday’s Game 4 at SAP Center because it could be the difference between taking a 3-1 lead or having the Western Conference first-round series get knotted at two wins apiece.
“It’s been a big part of the series, quite honest,” Los Angeles head coach Darryl Sutter said following his team’s 2-1 overtime win in Game 3.