ST. LOUIS -- It was a split-second decision that ended up costing the St. Louis Blues. With Troy Brouwer in the penalty box for slashing Brent Burns, the San Jose Sharks' power play took the ice looking for its first goal of the Western Conference finals. Until that moment, the Blues' penalty kill had been perfect.
Alexander Steen took the opening draw for the Blues and broke his stick during the faceoff. Joe Thornton shot and missed the net, with the puck swinging around the boards and up to Burns.