The Blues got ahead and managed to stay ahead in Game 1 of the Western Conference Final, despite furious pressure from the Sharks to finish the game. Game 2 in St. Louis will begin at 8 p.m. ET on NBCSN.
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Scouting the Sharks
San Jose will have the chance to build on their strong Game 1 with hopefully more goals past Brian Elliott. The Sharks allowed only 23 Blues shots to their 32, and with 16 in the second period, it's a wonder why they weren't able to get just one through. The power play went 0-for-3 on Sunday, but have no fear, Sharks fans -- the special teams are just fine.
Scouting the Blues
The Blues were held in check by their first opponent in these playoffs that matches their grinding, tough-hitting style of play. Elliott came up big, once again, with 31 stops, and the rest of the team will want to build upon the strength of their goaltender in Game 2. The ice tilted favorably toward the Sharks for the second half of Game 1, and it wouldn't hurt the Blues to maintain more sustained pressure in the offensive zone going forward.
San Jose Sharks at St. Louis Blues
8 p.m. ET | Game 2, Western Conference Final
Scottrade Center | St. Louis, Mo.
Local: N/A | Nat'l: NBCSN, SN, TVAS2
Live stream at NBC Live Extra and Rogers GameCentre
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