With many of the 18,000-plus Predators fans jammed inside of the downtown arena refusing to go home, pounding together hands and feet and who knows what else enough to muffle the smooth sounds of some sweet country music in the background, the Sharks sat quietly in their lockers.
Disappointed at missing an opportunity to eliminate the Predators right then and there? Sure. Exasperated by seeing yet another overtime decision – the third straight in these playoffs – turn against them? Absolutely.
But more than that, there was a prevailing sentiment from the Sharks, which they somewhat spoke about, but mostly kept to themselves with the sort of quiet confidence this team has carried all season.