The Sharks' ability to convert on the power play has become the defining attribute of their playoff series.
A lot of assumptions and common refrains have been challenged this post season. Fans love to claim that refs let the teams "play more" in the playoffs and let penalties slide. Stats keeping has suggested that just isn't true. In fact, our friends over at St. Louis Game Time have pointed out that the officials are calling more penalties- a lot more. What this has resulted in is special teams playing a larger role in deciding the outcomes of games.