We know we’re going to get chances on the power play on this team, one of the most penalized teams during the regular season and in the playoffs.
ST. LOUIS – Blues coach Ken Hitchcock is a Civil War buff. The 64-year-old has even taken part in reenactments in the summer time.
He may have to channel his inner Stonewall Jackson to stop the Sharks’ power play.
San Jose enters Game 1 of the Western Conference Final with a power play that’s humming along at 31.0 percent. It’s come through in key moments, too, getting a pair of goals in a Game 7 blowout win of the Predators on Thursday including Joe Pavelski’s first period score that set an early tone.