An odd thing happened to the San Jose Sharks on their way to a first-ever Stanley Cup finals appearance: SAP Center became downright comfortable for the opposition.
Officially named the HP Pavilion early in the franchise’s existence, the “Shark Tank” as it continues to be known had long been one of the toughest places to play. It was always a loud, sold-out venue.
San Jose had been one of the best home teams in the NHL for years. This was especially true during the time of the naming transition.
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