Now that’s how you start a playoff series.
The action was fast-paced and there were plenty of momentum swings as the San Jose Sharks and Los Angeles Kings squared off for the fourth time in their last six playoff appearances.
With things knotted up at three heading into the third period, Joe Pavelski’s second goal of the night just 17 seconds into the final frame gave the Sharks the lead for good as they would hang on for a 4-3 victory in Game One at Staples Center.