Fear the Fin · Apr 28, 2019
Winning Play: Burns keeps Sharks afloat
Stan Szeto-USA TODAY Sports Perhaps suffering from Game 7 hangover, the San Jose Sharks’ legs appeared heavy at the outset of Game 1.
Just 2:10 in, Gabriel Bourque gave the Colorado Avalanche an early lead. The Avalanche, who had been resting at home for almost a week, clearly had more jump.
It was a contest that could have easily gotten away from the Sharks. Per Natural Stat Trick, the Avs rolled to a 19-6 Scoring Chances edge at 5-on-5 in the first period.
Yet, the score was tied at one apiece after the opening frame.
Sometimes, it’s up to your superstars to keep you in games that you shouldn’t be in.