Coming into the matchup against the Nashville Predators, San Jose Sharks fans most likely had very few negative things to say about their team following their flawless five-game series win over the Los Angeles Kings.
After losing three to the Predators, though, some of the Sharks’ weaknesses were exposed, and team teal was a loss away from getting bounced in round two. There are many reasons for the Sharks to be optimistic heading into the tilt with the St. Louis Blues, but this will be their biggest challenge yet against a Blues team who has series wins over the defending Stanley Cup champions and the highest-scoring team in the NHL.