ST. LOUIS -- Their first-round series was bruising from the moment it began. Their second-round series had a frenetic feel with neither team able to establish momentum for long periods of time.
The Sharks' Western Conference final against the St. Louis Blues should feature a heavy dose of both elements.After handling the Los Angeles Kings in five games and finally putting away the Nashville Predators in seven, the Sharks begin their toughest test yet Sunday night with Game 1 against the equally deep and talented Blues at Scottrade Center.While the Sharks are the last team standing from the top-heavy Pacific Division, the Blues ran their own gauntlet, beating defending Stanley Cup champion Chicago in the opening round and Central Division winners Dallas in the second.