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SAN JOSE, CA - APRIL 23: Logan Couture #39 of the San Jose Sharks celebrates scoring a goal against the Vegas Golden Knights in Game Seven of the Western Conference First Round during the 2019 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at SAP Center on April 23, 2019 in San Jose, California (Photo by Brandon Magnus/NHLI via Getty Images)

Logan Couture Shining In The Playoffs Yet Again For The San Jose Sharks

Martin Jones Is The San Jose Sharks Key To Winning The Stanley Cup

San Jose Sharks Surge Late but Ultimately Fall Short in Game 2

San Jose Sharks Strive to Extend Playoff Winning Streak to 5 in Game 2

SAN JOSE, CA - APRIL 26: Martin Jones #31 of the San Jose Sharks defends the net against the Colorado Avalanche in Game One of the Western Conference Second Round during the 2019 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at SAP Center on April 26, 2019 in San Jose, California (Photo by Brandon Magnus/NHLI via Getty Images)

Pros and Cons from the San Jose Sharks Game 1 Conquest of the Colorado Avalanche

SAN JOSE, CA - APRIL 06: Joe Thornton #19 of the San Jose Sharks looks to make a pass against the Colorado Avalanche at SAP Center on April 06, 2019 in San Jose, California (Photo by Brandon Magnus/NHLI via Getty Images)

San Jose Sharks Open Round 2 Versus the Colorado Avalanche

SAN JOSE, CA - APRIL 06: Tomas Hertl #48 of the San Jose Sharks skates after the puck against Semyon Varlamov #1 of the Colorado Avalanche at SAP Center on April 06, 2019 in San Jose, California (Photo by Brandon Magnus/NHLI via Getty Images)

San Jose Sharks Round 2 Reconnaissance of the Colorado Avalanche

SAN JOSE, CA - APRIL 23: The San Jose Sharks celebrate the overtime winning goal against the Vegas Golden Knights in Game Seven of the Western Conference First Round during the 2019 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at SAP Center on April 23, 2019 in San Jose, California (Photo by Brandon Magnus/NHLI via Getty Images)

Pros and Cons from the San Jose Sharks Stunning Comeback Victory in Game 7

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - APRIL 21: Joe Thornton #19 of the San Jose Sharks knocks Colin Miller #6 of the Vegas Golden Knights down as they go after the puck in the second overtime period of Game Six of the Western Conference First Round during the 2019 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at T-Mobile Arena on April 21, 2019 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Sharks defeated the Golden Knights 2-1 in double overtime to even the series at 3-3. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)

San Jose Sharks Can Complete Comeback in Game 7 Vs the Vegas Golden Knights

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - APRIL 21: Tomas Hertl #48 of the San Jose Sharks shoots a game-winning short-handed goal at 11:17 of the second overtime period against Shea Theodore #27 of the Vegas Golden Knights in Game Six of the Western Conference First Round during the 2019 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at T-Mobile Arena on April 21, 2019 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The series is now even at 3-3. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)

Pros and Cons From a Nerve-Racking Game 6 Win for the San Jose Sharks

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - APRIL 16: Marc-Andre Fleury #29 of the Vegas Golden Knights blocks a shot by Joonas Donskoi #27 of the San Jose Sharks in the second period of Game Four of the Western Conference First Round during the 2019 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at T-Mobile Arena on April 16, 2019 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Golden Knights defeated the Sharks 5-0 to take a 3-1 lead in the series. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)

San Jose Sharks Seek to Tie Series in Game 6 Vs the Vegas Golden Knights

SAN JOSE, CALIFORNIA - APRIL 18: Tomas Hertl #48 of the San Jose Sharks is congratulated by teammates after he scored his second goal of the night on Marc-Andre Fleury #29 of the Vegas Golden Knights in the third period in Game Five of the Western Conference First Round during the 2019 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at SAP Center on April 18, 2019 in San Jose, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

Pros and Cons From the San Jose Sharks Pivotal Game 5 Victory

SAN JOSE, CA - APRIL 12: Erik Karlsson #65 of the San Jose Sharks skate with control of the puck keeping it away from Pierre-Edouard Bellemare #41 of the Vegas Golden Knights during the third period in Game Two of the Western Conference First Round during the 2019 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at SAP Center on April 12, 2019 in San Jose, California. The Golden Knights won the game 5-3. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)

San Jose Sharks Make Last Stand in Game 5 Versus the Vegas Golden Knights

LAS VEGAS, NV - APRIL 16: Aaron Dell #30 of the San Jose Sharks allows a goal during the second period against the Vegas Golden Knights in Game Four of the Western Conference First Round during the 2019 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at T-Mobile Arena on April 16, 2019 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by David Becker/NHLI via Getty Images)

Weak Goaltending and Missed Chances Cost the San Jose Sharks in Game 4

LAS VEGAS, NV - APRIL 14: Kevin Labanc #62 of the San Jose Sharks faces off with William Karlsson #71 of the Vegas Golden Knights during the second period in Game Three of the Western Conference First Round during the 2019 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at T-Mobile Arena on April 14, 2019 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by David Becker/NHLI via Getty Images)

San Jose Sharks to Test Depth Vs the Vegas Golden Knights in Game 4

SAN JOSE, CA - MARCH 18: Joe Thornton #19 of the San Jose Sharks skates ahead with the puck against the Vegas Golden Knights at SAP Center on March 18, 2019 in San Jose, California (Photo by Brandon Magnus/NHLI via Getty Images)

What Does Missing Joe Thornton Mean for the San Jose Sharks?

LAS VEGAS, NV - APRIL 14: Kevin Labanc (62) of the San Jose Sharks scores a goal during a Stanley Cup Playoffs first round game between the San Jose Sharks and the Vegas Golden Knights on April 14, 2019 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Jeff Speer/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

San Jose Sharks Pros and (Many) Cons From Game 3 Vs Golden Knights

SAN JOSE, CA - APRIL 12: A general view of the SAP Center before the Stanley Cup Playoffs game between the San Jose Sharks and the Las Vegas Golden Knights on April 12, 2019, at SAP Center in San Jose, CA. (Photo by Samuel Stringer/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Ten Takeaways from Games 1 and 2 for the San Jose Sharks

SAN JOSE, CA - APRIL 12: Erik Karlsson #65 of the San Jose Sharks skates ahead with the puck against the Vegas Golden Knights in Game Two of the Western Conference First Round during the 2019 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at SAP Center on April 12, 2019 in San Jose, California (Photo by Brandon Magnus/NHLI via Getty Images)

Shorthanded San Jose Sharks Fight for Series Lead in Game 3 Versus the Vegas Golden Knights

SAN JOSE, CA - APRIL 12: William Karlsson #71 of the Vegas Golden Knights scores a short-handed goal during the third period against the San Jose Sharks in Game Two of the Western Conference First Round during the 2019 Stanley Cup Playoffs at SAP Center on April 12, 2019 in San Jose, California. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/NHLI via Getty Images)

San Jose Sharks Put Together Furious Comeback but Fall Short in Game 2

SAN JOSE, CA - APRIL 10: Brenden Dillon #4 of the San Jose Sharks stands over Jonathan Marchessault #81 of the Vegas Golden Knights in Game One of the Western Conference First Round during the 2019 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at SAP Center on April 10, 2019 in San Jose, California (Photo by Brandon Magnus/NHLI via Getty Images)

San Jose Sharks Seek to Push Play in Game 2 Against the Vegas Golden Knights

SAN JOSE, CA - APRIL 10: Joe Pavelski #8 of the San Jose Sharks battles for the puck against Marc-Andre Fleury #29 of the Vegas Golden Knights in Game One of the Western Conference First Round during the 2019 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at SAP Center on April 10, 2019 in San Jose, California (Photo by Brandon Magnus/NHLI via Getty Images)

Poise, Precision Lifts the San Jose Sharks Over Vegas in Game 1

SAN JOSE, CA - MARCH 30: Tomas Hertl #48 of the San Jose Sharks skates ahead with the puck against Shea Theodore #27 of the Vegas Golden Knights at SAP Center on March 30, 2019 in San Jose, California (Photo by Brandon Magnus/NHLI via Getty Images)

San Jose Sharks Begin Pursuit for the Cup Against the Vegas Golden Knights

SAN JOSE, CA - MARCH 07: The San Jose Sharks celebrate the win against the Montreal Canadiens at SAP Center on March 7, 2019 in San Jose, California (Photo by Brandon Magnus/NHLI via Getty Images)

The MVPs of the 2018-19 Season for the San Jose Sharks

SAN JOSE, CA - MARCH 31: Brenden Dillon #4 of the San Jose Sharks skates out of the Shark Head before facing the Calgary Flames at SAP Center on March 31, 2019 in San Jose, California (Photo by Brandon Magnus/NHLI via Getty Images)

Unsung Heroes of the Regular Season for the San Jose Sharks

SAN JOSE, CA - FEBRUARY 16: Tomas Hertl #48 of the San Jose Sharks passes the puck against Elias Pettersson #40 of the Vancouver Canucks at SAP Center on February 16, 2019 in San Jose, California (Photo by Kavin Mistry)

San Jose Sharks Try to Reclaim Rhythm Against the Canucks

SAN JOSE, CA - NOVEMBER 11: (R-L) Tomas Hertl #48 of the San Jose Sharks and Elias Lindholm #28 of the Calgary Flames face-off at SAP Center on November 11, 2018 in San Jose, California (Photo by Brandon Magnus/NHLI via Getty Images)

San Jose Sharks Look to Avoid Burning Out Against the Calgary Flames

SAN JOSE, CA - MARCH 18: Melker Karlsson #68 of the San Jose Sharks flicks a shot on goal against Brayden McNabb #3 of the Vegas Golden Knights at SAP Center on March 18, 2019 in San Jose, California (Photo by Brandon Magnus/NHLI via Getty Images)

San Jose Sharks Look to Regain Form Against the Vegas Golden Knights