SAN JOSE – Sure, the Sharks haven’t played the Boston Bruins yet this season. But the team is well aware of what kind of Boston squad they’ll be hosting Monday night at SAP Center.
The Bruins visit the Tank riding a five-game winning streak that’s showcasing playoff-style play. For San Jose, this is an opportunity to get a taste of postseason hockey.
“It’s a great test for our group. We talked about that this morning,” Sharks coach Peter DeBoer said following Monday’s morning skate. “I likened it to Washington coming in last week. I thought we didn’t pass that test – this is another opportunity to play a team that everybody is talking about being right there at the end.