NHL Playoffs 2011: Sharks Start Strong, Can’t Finish Canucks

The Western Conference Finals began with a more than exciting Game 1 between the Sharks and the Canucks on Sunday.

The series is being considered as a prelude to the Stanley Cup champion for this season, much like the Western Conference Final was last year. Personally, I have respect for both teams left in the East, but neither of them have the depth or the arsenal that these two teams have, so you can count me in that crowd.

The Sharks looked like they came ready to play early in the game, jumping out to a 1-0 lead. But then in what has become Sharks' tradition as of late, they pumped the brakes, allowing the Canucks to rally three goals for a 3-2 victory, takin...

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