When the St. Louis Blues began the 2019 playoffs, most people did not give them a great chance to get out of the first round. Winnipeg was too strong, too fast and too experienced, having fallen just short of this stage last season. We know how that turned out.
Similar things were said about the Dallas Stars. There were reasons to worry about the green machine out of Big D. St. Louis gave them their due and, though it was tough, ended that series in seven.
Next, it was on to the San Jose Sharks. They had all the media on their side.