The matchups
Offense
San Jose rolls four lines, led by the trio of center Joe Thornton and wings Tomas Hertl (above left) and Joe Pavelski. The line of Patrick Marleau-Logan Couture-Joonas Donskoi has been dynamic, especially in the past two series. The Penguins, deep as well, are a threat with three lines. They feature Conor Sheary-Sidney Crosby (right)-Patric Hornqvist, Carl Hagelin-Nick Bonino-Phil Kessel and Chris Kunitz-Evgeni Malkin-Bryan Rust.
Edge: Sharks
Defense
San Jose’s Marc-Edouard Vlasic (No.