Just be careful with it. Sharks did not play well in Game 3 against the Blues. Ron Wilson is one of the best playoff coaches around, he will make adjustments to make sure they come out better prepared this time.
The Sharks are the better team for playoff purposes. Every year there are a lot of name teams with lots of talent that don't win the Cup because playoff hockey is different than regular season hockey. Teams that play a defensive assignment first system, have a top notch goalie, and have a number of players that can score are tough to beat this time of year. This is why despite have clearly less talent overall the past decade the Devils have won just as many Cups as the Red Wings and one more than the Avs.
So while the situation is all Avs, they still have to overcome a team that has a style that is tailor made for the playoffs. And it isn't like the Avs weren't trying in the first two games, they just haven't been able to handle this team so far. I think the Sharks will put themselves into a position where they can win the game late, whether they do it or not is just not certain.
The Sharks are the better team for playoff purposes. Every year there are a lot of name teams with lots of talent that don't win the Cup because playoff hockey is different than regular season hockey. Teams that play a defensive assignment first system, have a top notch goalie, and have a number of players that can score are tough to beat this time of year. This is why despite have clearly less talent overall the past decade the Devils have won just as many Cups as the Red Wings and one more than the Avs.
So while the situation is all Avs, they still have to overcome a team that has a style that is tailor made for the playoffs. And it isn't like the Avs weren't trying in the first two games, they just haven't been able to handle this team so far. I think the Sharks will put themselves into a position where they can win the game late, whether they do it or not is just not certain.
