At this point, the San Jose Sharks will take, well, anything.
While a lead - any lead - in the Stanley Cup Final against the Pittsburgh Penguins would be nice, down 3-1, the Sharks will look to do what they've done all spring: play some of their best hockey late in playoff series.
For what it's worth, #SJSharks are 5-1 in Games 5 through 7 this postseason, outscoring opponents 30-13 in those games. Only loss came in OT
— Pete Jensen (@NHLJensen) June 8, 2016
The Sharks put away the Los Angeles Kings in the first round in Game 5, winning 6-3 on the road.
In the second round, tied 2-2 with the Nashville Predators, the Sharks won Game 5 handily, 5-1, before losing Game 6 in overtime, 4-3. No matter: San Jose dominated Game 7, winning 5-0.
In another 2-2 series in the third round, San Jose decided it was done with the St. Louis Blues. The Sharks won Games 5 and 6 by a combined 11-5.
The good news for San Jose: They're all elimination games from here.
Game 5 of the Cup Final is Thursday at 8 p.m. ET. If San Jose prolongs the series, Game 6 is Sunday at 8 p.m. in the Bay Area.
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