Throughout the Sharks’ deep playoff run, coach Pete DeBoer has avoided making any huge modifications to his lines or lineup. It’s worked so far, as San Jose is 4-1 after losses in the postseason, with the lone defeat coming in triple overtime against Nashville in a game that many would argue it deserved better.
Despite getting smoked on Saturday at home, 6-3, expect DeBoer to stick with what’s gotten him and his club to Game 5 of the Western Conference Final.
“You know what, we've played some really good hockey in the last two or three weeks,” DeBoer told reporters on Sunday.