Take These Broken Wings: San Jose Sharks Jump Out to 1-0 Series Lead

There could have been so many excuses; and in previous years, there probably would have been.

Thursday night, before a raucous crowd at HP Pavilion, the San Jose Sharks played an inspired game against an undeniably elite opponent to garner their first Game One victory in a playoff series since 2007.

That win came in a second round series against the Detroit Red Wings, a series the Red Wings would ultimately win in six games. But many signs point to the fact that the outcome of this series may well be different.

Thursday’s game was one that previous Bleacher Report - San Jose Sharks
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