SAN JOSE – Despite capturing their fourth straight playoff game and taking a commanding two-games-to-none lead on the Predators on Sunday night, there wasn’t an overly euphoric feeling in the Sharks dressing room after the 3-2 win.
They know, of course, they are only halfway to winning their second round series against Nashville. But more than that, the Sharks knew they got away with one against the Predators, who were the more determined team in Game 2 in just about every way despite playing their ninth game in 17 days.
Despite the loss, the Predators had more shots than San Jose (39-25), more shot attempts (75-61), and were more physical, with 46 hits to the Sharks’ 26.