The NHL has announced that the Stanley Cup finals will begin on Monday, with all games scheduled at 5 p.m. PDT.
The Sharks are one win away from being in the finals for the first time in their 25-year history. They host the St. Louis Blues Wednesday night, leading the best-of-seven 3-2.Whether the Sharks would have the home ice advantage would depend on which team wins the Eastern Conference finals. If the Pittsbugh Penguins capture the series, San Jose would play four games on the road if the series went the full seven games. If the winner is the Tampa Bay Lightning, the Sharks would have the home ice advantage, which is determined by points during the regular season.