ST. LOUIS – After Game 1 of the Western Conference Final, a 2-1 Blues win, the victorious team seemed more disgruntled than the losing one.
What ensued in Game 2, a decisive 4-0 Sharks win, is a pretty good reflection of why. From the Sharks' perspective, they felt they deserved better in the series opener, didn’t make any changes to their approach in Game 2, and were rewarded for it.
With the series now headed to San Jose, some Blues – including coach Ken Hitchcock – feel a bit fortuitous that the series is tied at one game apiece after they were outplayed for the majority of Game 1, too.