SAN JOSE, Calif. — It took eight Stanley Cup playoff games, which is an indication of how well the Golden Knights had performed during a maiden postseason voyage, but the time that eventually finds all sides has arrived.
Time not to panic, but certainly to re-evaluate some things.
Adversity is at the front door of Vegas, and it’s knocking with some purpose.
The Knights were outplayed Wednesday night like no other time in these playoffs, falling to San Jose 4-0 before an announced sellout of 17,562 at the SAP Center, where the Sharks evened this best-of-seven Western Conference semifinal at two games apiece.