SB Nation St. Louis - 2012 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs, Blues Vs. Sharks: St. Louis Takes Series 4-1https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/community_logos/49009/stl-fave.png2012-04-21T23:41:53-05:00http://stlouis.sbnation.com/rss/stream/26977762012-04-21T23:41:53-05:002012-04-21T23:41:53-05:002012 NHL Playoffs, Blues Vs. Sharks Game 5 Recap
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<p>The <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.stlouisgametime.com/">Blues</a> have never said die all season, and for the first time since 2002, they managed to carry that through to a playoff series victory. The last time the Blues won in the playoffs were the 2002 quarterfinals, where <span>Pavol Demitra</span> led the team to a 4-1 series victory against the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.secondcityhockey.com/">Chicago Blackhawks</a>. <a href="http://stlouis.sbnation.com/st-louis-blues/2012/4/21/2965878/blues-vs-sharks-score-update-perron-langenbrunner-video/in/2697776" target="_blank">Tonight?</a> It was Andy McDonald, Jamie Langenbrunner, and David Perron doing the damage.</p>
<p>It doesn't matter that the game was flat through the first period and a half. It doesn't matter that <span>Joe Thornton's</span> shot found the back of the net at 19:19 of the second period. Sure, that would have deflated momentum for most teams, but the Blues came out and plugged on -- and that's what makes them tenacious and special. The work ethic that they showed all season was something unheard of last year, or even at the beginning of this season. The young Blues team might've said "eh, we'll get them in game six." This Blues team used being down by a goal as fuel for some of the most emotion-filled hockey they've played in eons. <span>Jamie Langenbrunner's</span> crash the net goal to tie the game? Created by <span>Scott Nichol</span> and <span>Vladimir Sobotka</span>; crashing the net with abandon, those three plowed through the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.fearthefin.com/">Sharks</a> defense. Langenbrunner looked ten years younger after the goal with the smile he had on his face.</p>
<p>How appropriate was it that <span>David Perron's</span> tip-in of <span>Alex Pietrangelo's</span> point shot ended the Sharks' season? Just last year, Perron was felled by an unintentional hit by Sharks' captain Joe Thornton. Perron's made a huge comeback this season, and this was gravy.</p>
<p>Speaking of comebacks, <span>Andy McDonald's</span> has been outstanding. His empty-netter was the fourth goal that he's scored in five games. Coupled with <span>Patrik Berglund</span>, the two forwards have had a post-season renaissance that should continue into round two.</p>
<p>Round two's match-up is increasingly looking like it will be against the L.A. <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.jewelsfromthecrown.com/">Kings</a>. When the second round matchup is released, please check back to SB Nation St. Louis for second round previews galore. Until then, bask in the glow of a playoff series win - one more step towards the ultimate goal.</p>
<p><a href="https://twitter.com/miklasz/status/193906942803054594" target="_blank">As David Backes said</a>, "We're not done yet."</p>
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https://stlouis.sbnation.com/st-louis-blues/2012/4/21/2966121/2012-nhl-playoffs-blues-vs-sharks-game-5-recapLaura Astorian2012-04-21T21:20:53-05:002012-04-21T21:20:53-05:00Blues Vs. Sharks Final Score: Perron, Langenbrunner, McDonald Give Blues 3-1 Win (VIDEO)
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<p>The <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.stlouisgametime.com/">St. Louis Blues</a> beat the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.fearthefin.com/">San Jose Sharks</a> 3-1 in the first round of the 2012 NHL Playoffs, after mounting a late, shocking comeback. Trailing 1-0 since late in the second period, the Blues offense suddenly woke up 11:16 into the third period as RW <span>Jamie Langenbrunner</span> knocked a second-chance shot past G <span>Antti Niemi</span>:</p>
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<p>Less than 60 seconds later, LW <span>David Perron</span> blasted a long attempt through Sharks defense to put the game at 2-1:</p>
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<p>And then, with the Sharks goalie pulled, C <span>Andy McDonald</span> back-handed a decisive shot for a crowd-pleasing empty net goal:</p>
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<p>With the win, the Blues advance to the second round of the 2012 NHL Playoffs.</p>
<p><i>For all news and information regarding the St. Louis Blues, visit the Blues blog <a href="http://www.stlouisgametime.com/">St. Louis Game Time</a>. For updates and perspective on the San Jose Sharks, head on over to <a href="http://www.fearthefin.com/">Fear the Fin</a>. For complete coverage of the 2012 Stanley Cup playoffs, stay tuned to SB Nation's dedicated <a href="http://sbnation.com/nhl">NHL news hub</a>.</i></p>
https://stlouis.sbnation.com/st-louis-blues/2012/4/21/2965878/blues-vs-sharks-score-update-perron-langenbrunner-videoBradley Woodrum2012-04-21T11:27:18-05:002012-04-21T11:27:18-05:002012 NHL Playoffs, Blues Vs. Sharks Game 5 Preview
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<p>Tonight marks the first time since 2003 that the Blues will be able to close out a playoff series with a win. That year, they blew a 3-1 series lead to the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.nucksmisconduct.com/">Vancouver Canucks</a>. This season they hope that doesn’t happen against a very frustrated San Jose Sharks club. Once playoff series win every ten years is not a habit that the Blues want to get into, so expect them to come out full-octane tonight. Don’t expect the San Jose Sharks to sit on their laurels, though. They’ve got more than enough playoff experience to know that winning three games in a row, while tough, isn’t exactly un-doable. Game five’ll be at the Scottrade Center tonight, where the Sharks have won one game all season, which was the 3-2 double overtime loss for the Blues. Aside from that, Scottrade has been unfriendly to the Sharks.</p>
<p>The team recognizes the importance of tonight’s game, and the fact that the Sharks probably won’t crumble; in fact, there’s a good possibility that they play their best game of the playoffs tonight. The Blues need to be prepared for that. <a href="http://www.stltoday.com/sports/hockey/professional/blues-face-toughest-game-yet-with-chance-to-clinch/article_1a826fd9-e1ae-50fa-8265-42d687364010.html" target="_blank">Thankfully, the locker room has been saying all of the right things, so at least the team’s portraying the outward appearance of humility and intelligence. </a>The absolute last thing that they need to do is forget that the Sharks want to move to the semi-finals just as much as the Blues do.</p>
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<p>"We need to realize this next game is going to be the toughest one," forward <span>Andy McDonald</span> said Friday. "If we don't play our best hockey, they're going to beat us."</p>
<p>Coach Ken Hitchcock said the Blues are going to get the Sharks' "'A' game. We know it. We just have to have an 'A-plus' game."</p>
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<p>Bingo, and if there’s a coach to get them to that "A-plus game," it’s Ken Hitchcock. He has the entire team playing like old pros, proof positive that the young guns have matured. As much crowing as there’s been about the youth stepping up there game (for example, <span>Patrik Berglund</span> has been a force with three goals and three assists in these four games), the big difference maker is a vet: Andy McDonald. Berglund has benefitted from playing on the Stanley Cup winner’s line for sure, as McDonald has been a factor in every one of his goals. McDonald has three goals, four assists, and is a plus-one in the series, all coming after T.J. Galliardi’s helmet-cracking hit in game two. <a href="http://www.stltoday.com/sports/columns/bernie-miklasz/bernie-bytes-don-t-mess-with-mcdonald/article_7dc50538-8af8-11e1-9ed5-0019bb30f31a.html" target="_blank">The Sharks have poked the bear.</a></p>
<p>To continue their success, the Blues need to keep converting on the power play. McDonald has seen great success there so far this postseason, as have the Blues. They’re tied for second in power play percentage with the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.litterboxcats.com/">Florida Panthers</a> with a 37.5% effectiveness rate. The only team higher is the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.broadstreethockey.com/">Philadelphia Flyers</a>, with an absurd 55% effectiveness rate. All the Blues need to do, it looks like, is avoid the penalty box and make sure that the Sharks know exactly where it is.</p>
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https://stlouis.sbnation.com/st-louis-blues/2012/4/21/2964740/2012-nhl-playoffs-blues-vs-sharks-game-5-previewLaura Astorian2012-04-21T09:00:53-05:002012-04-21T09:00:53-05:002012 NHL Playoffs, Blues Vs. Sharks Game 5: Game Time, TV Schedule And More
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<p>Game 5 is set for Saturday night.</p> <p>After a successful trip to San Jose, the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.stlouisgametime.com/">St. Louis Blues</a> return home for Game 5 on Saturday night with a great opportunity to eliminate the Sharks and advance into the second round.</p>
<p><i>Related: <a href="http://stlouis.sbnation.com/st-louis-blues/2012/4/20/2961834/sharks-blues-final-score-recap-nhl-playoffs-2012/in/2697776">Sharks Vs. Blues, 2012 NHL Playoffs Game 4: St. Louis Wins 2-1</a></i></p>
<p>Since dropping the first game of the series in overtime, the Blues have outscored the Sharks 9-4 to take control of the series. If the Blues were to win on Saturday night, they would deliver their first playoff series win since 2002.</p>
<p><b>Game Date & Time</b>: Saturday, April 21, 6:30 p.m. CT</p>
<p><b>TV</b>: CNBC, Fox Sports Midwest</p>
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https://stlouis.sbnation.com/st-louis-blues/2012/4/21/2963536/sharks-vs-blues-2012-nhl-playoffs-game-5Steven Muma2012-04-21T08:31:39-05:002012-04-21T08:31:39-05:002012 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs Round One: Detroit Red Wings Eliminated By Nashville Predators
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<p>For the first time since 2005-2006, the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.wingingitinmotown.com/">Detroit Red Wings</a> were knocked out of the playoffs in the first round. One of the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.stlouisgametime.com/">Blues</a>’ Central Division rivals, who finished third in the division, the Wings were bumped by the second place finisher <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.ontheforecheck.com/">Nashville Predators</a>.<br><br>It’s rare that the Wings are the first team out of the playoffs, and it’s even more rare that they play in the playoffs the way that they did. Key players, such as <span>Nicklas Lidstrom</span> and <span>Tomas Holmstrom</span> were invisible on the ice, and the number of turnovers were disconcerting. Nashville took advantage of this, hopping on turnovers and converting them, especially in game five. Both of the Nashville goals came from unsightly turnovers by the Red Wings. They outscored the Wings 11-4 even strength. <br><br>This will be the second season in a row advancing to the second round for the Predators. They had only done so once before: last season, against the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.anaheimcalling.com/">Anaheim Ducks</a>. The Preds won both of their games at Joe Louis Arena, one of the toughest places to play in the league. They’re clicking on all cylinders, have a goaltender that is very much unbeatable at times, and can smell any blood in the water faster than a shark (not the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.fearthefin.com/">Sharks</a>, mind you). The Blues won just one game against them in the regular season, so meeting up against them in the playoffs might be a mountain to climb higher than Lookout Mountain, TN.<i style="background-color: transparent; margin: 0px; outline-width: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; padding: 0px;"></i></p>
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https://stlouis.sbnation.com/st-louis-blues/2012/4/21/2964443/2012-nhl-stanley-cup-playoffs-round-one-detroit-red-wings-eliminatedLaura Astorian2012-04-20T00:04:38-05:002012-04-20T00:04:38-05:00Sharks Vs. Blues, 2012 NHL Playoffs Game 4: St. Louis Wins 2-1
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<p>The St. Louis Blues added a needed insurance goal early in the third period of their 2-1 victory over the San Jose Sharks on Thursday night. St. Louis had a 1-0 lead going into the third period and added another goal after that which would prove to be huge after the Sharks landed a last-minute shot in the net.</p>
<p>In the middle of the third period, on the power play following a interference penalty by San Jose's <span>Patrick Marleau</span>, the Blues' <span>Andy McDonald</span> scored the team's second goal of the game:</p>
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<p>That was McDonald's third goal of the playoffs already. With the Blues up 2-0, they were able to buckle down on defense and hold out, but the Sharks fought right until the end. With just over a minute remaining, San Jose's <span>Joe Thornton</span> scored a goal with an empty net to cut the lead to 2-1, but St. Louis managed to cut things off from there.</p>
<p>The Blues now hold a 3-1 advantage over the Sharks in the seven-game series. Game 5 is in St. Louis on Saturday, with a potential Game 6 being next week in San Jose.</p>
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https://stlouis.sbnation.com/st-louis-blues/2012/4/20/2961834/sharks-blues-final-score-recap-nhl-playoffs-2012Satchel Price2012-04-19T23:07:34-05:002012-04-19T23:07:34-05:00Sharks Vs. Blues, 2012 NHL Playoffs Game 4: St. Louis Maintains 1-0 Lead After 2nd Period
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<p>The St. Louis Blues are holding steady, doing their thing on defense, and now lead 1-0 over the San Jose Sharks through two periods in Game 4 of the seven-game series. Both teams have struggled to score against goaltenders that are saving everything in sight essentially.</p>
<p><span>Brian Elliott</span> has been superb for St. Louis so far, saving all 16 of the shots that have come his way. San Jose's <span>Antti Niemi</span> made the one mistake in the first period, but otherwise he's saved the other 16 shots that the Blues have sent in his direction.</p>
<p>St. Louis holds a slight advantage in shots on goal, 17-16, with the Blues maintaining the lead with just one period remaining. A victory on Thursday would give St. Louis a 3-1 lead in the series, which would force San Jose to win three consecutive games (including two on the road).</p>
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https://stlouis.sbnation.com/st-louis-blues/2012/4/19/2961742/blues-vs-sharks-nhl-playoffs-2012-scoreSatchel Price2012-04-19T22:38:36-05:002012-04-19T22:38:36-05:00Sharks Vs. Blues, 2012 NHL Playoffs Game 4: St. Louis Leads 1-0 After 1st Period
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<p>The <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.stlouisgametime.com/">St. Louis Blues</a> lead 1-0 over the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.fearthefin.com/">San Jose Sharks</a> after one period in Game 4 of the seven-game series between both teams on Thursday night. The Blues are hoping to open up a 3-1 advantage over the Sharks with a victory.</p>
<p>In a tight first period, the Blues struck first with a goal from <span>B.J. Crombeen</span>. Assisted by <span>Patrik Berglund</span> and <span>David Perron</span>, it was his first goal of the postseason:</p>
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<p>St. Louis had a 8-7 advantage on shots on goal during the period but failed to put another one in the net. <span>Brian Elliott</span> has been perfect in the net for the Blues so far, saving all eight of the shots that have come his way.</p>
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https://stlouis.sbnation.com/st-louis-blues/2012/4/19/2961701/blues-sharks-score-nhl-playoffs-2012Satchel Price