SAN JOSE – The Sharks made the decision before their second round playoff series even started that they were going to stay overnight in Nashville after Game 4. Considering they played a game that lasted nearly six periods and went until 1:03 a.m. local time, that unquestionably turned out to be the right call.
Flight records show that the Sharks took off from Nashville at 10:49 a.m. CT on Friday, and landed back at SJC at 12:55 p.m. PT after being in the air for a little more than four hours.
“It’s tough to sleep after games regardless, win or lose, but if you’re going to stay there, you get your little bit of extra rest and travel the next day,” said Joe Pavelski, who estimated he went to sleep around 2:30 or 3 a.