SAN JOSE – Prior to the start of the Stanley Cup Final, scoring the first goal was a strength of the Sharks through series wins against the Kings, Predators and Blues. In 19 games, San Jose took a 1-0 lead in 13 of them, going 10-3 in the process.
Against the Penguins, though, the Sharks have yet to play with a lead, as it’s been Pittsburgh that’s opened the scoring in all three games. Getting that first goal in Game 4 at home would be a welcome change as the Sharks attempt to tie up the Stanley Cup Final at two games apiece on Monday.