Thursday, May 19, 2016

Sharks power play helps drive postseason success (Yahoo Sports)

San Jose Sharks center Patrick Marleau (12) tries to take a shot against St. Louis Blues goalie Brian Elliott (1) during the third period in Game 2 of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup Western Conference finals, Tuesday, May 17, 2016, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)

When Peter DeBoer took over as coach in San Jose one of the first tasks he wanted to complete was making sure the Sharks were more than just a power-play team. Improved depth and 5-on-5 play helped get San Jose back to the postseason after missing it a year ago, but come playoff time that power play has served as an impressive weapon and a barometer for the team's success. One game after getting shut out on the man advantage, the Sharks struck twice following St. Louis penalties in a 4-0 win Tuesday night that tied the series at one game apiece heading into Game 3 on Thursday in San Jose.


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