Sharks coach Peter DeBoer made his team’s objective pretty clear following its morning skate today at Consol Energy Center.
“I think our group’s whole motivation is to make you guys all get on a plane and go back to San Jose,” DeBoer said at his press conference following the skate. “That’s everybody’s goal. I know it’s mine.”
DeBoer reflected back to Game 7 of his team’s second-round series against Nashville, the only other time in these playoffs the Sharks have faced an elimination game. They beat the Predators 5-0 to advance to the Western Conference final.
“I think any time you get in a situation where your back’s against the wall, you always wonder what the response of your group’s going to be,” DeBoer said.