ST. LOUIS –- There were no overt signs of panic or newly formed fist-sized holes in the walls of the visiting dressing room after the Sharks dropped Game 1 of their Western Conference Final series with the Blues on Sunday night.
After all, the veteran club responded well from its two previous losses in the second round against Nashville with a pair of resounding victories.
Still, San Jose could have done some things better in a game that was there for the taking. Instead, they trail for the first time in the playoffs after a 2-1 loss to the Blues at Scottrade Center.