A four-goal second period helped the San Jose Sharks to a 8-1 win over the Anaheim Ducks, in their first game on home ice. The victory gives them a 3-0 series lead in the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs.
These two California rivals battled it out in the first two games, but as the series shifted to San Jose on Monday night, the Ducks were in desperation mode. Unfortunately, the Sharks set the tone from puck drop and put pressure on the Ducks.
The home team struck first as Mikkel Boedker outskated defenseman Hampus Lindholm to set up Couture, netting his second goal of the series.