The San Jose Sharks and St. Louis Blues have been considered Stanley Cup favorites in the past, but have fallen short of the ultimate goal. With both teams exorcising some of their previous demons in the first two rounds, they find themselves pitted against one another for the right to represent the Western Conference in the final round.
As we continue along with our preview of this Western Conference Final series, here are the pivotal matchups to watch between these two clubs:
Martin Jones vs. Brian Elliott
Throughout these playoffs, Jones has been solid between the pipes for the Sharks, utilizing his calm demeanor to help him navigate the highs-and-lows of postseason hockey.