SAN JOSE — Sharks coach Pete DeBoer doesn’t buy into the “Vegas Flu” theory.
He knows why the Vegas Golden Knights won 29 home games this season, third-most in the NHL, and it has nothing to do with casinos, gambling, late nights on the Strip or anything other diversion that can befall visiting teams.
“That’s crap,” DeBoer said. “It’s a tough environment, they’re a tough team and they play really well.”
When the Sharks open the second round of the Stanley Cup playoffs Thursday night, they won’t just be dealing with the Golden Knights’ speed, depth and airtight goaltending.