FRONT AND CENTER
Through two rounds, the Sharks boasted the top point-getter in the NHL in Logan Couture (17) and the Western Conference's top goal-scorer in Joe Pavelski (nine). Joe Thornton had five points in the season series against St. Louis, and Patrick Marleau has four points in three games since he was put back on the second line with Couture. The Sharks would seem to have an edge in team speed, something they used to their advantage in the first round victory against the Los Angeles Kings. But the Sharks will need their depth forwards to play to their capabilities to match up with the Blues, who are as structured as any team and healthy again after a season plagued by injuries.