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Purdy: There reasons to believe Sharks will have long playoff run

LOS ANGELES -- Won't be fooled again. That is the official motto of Sharks fans. Some may have it tattooed on their chests, directly above the hearts that have been so often broken.

The Sharks' hockey history is one of raising hopes, then squashing them flatter than a Los Angeles freeway off ramp. That's why anyone should tread carefully before drawing any conclusions from their Game 1 playoff victory over the Los Angeles Kings as we approach Saturday night's Game 2.Joe Pavelski understands. The Sharks captain scored Thursday's winning goal. Afterward, Pavelski was asked if he had offered any special pregame words of inspiration in the dressing room.