San Jose Sharks v St. Louis Blues - Game One

ST. LOUIS, MO - APRIL 12: A general view during the National Anthem prior to Game One of the Western Conference Quarterfinals between the St. Louis Blues and the San Jose Sharks during the 2012 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at the Scottrade Center on April 12, 2012 in St. Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Dilip Vishwanat/Getty Images)

San Jose Sharks v St. Louis Blues - Game One

ST. LOUIS, MO - APRIL 12: Jaroslav Halak #41 of the St. Louis Blues makes a save against T.J. Galiardi #37 of the San Jose Sharks during Game One of the Western Conference Quarterfinals during the 2012 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at the Scottrade Center on April 12, 2012 in St. Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Dilip Vishwanat/Getty Images)

San Jose Sharks v St. Louis Blues - Game One

Andrew Desjardins #69 of the San Jose Sharks fights Kent Huskins #6 of the St. Louis Blues for control of the puck during Game One of the Western Conference Quarterfinals during the 2012 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at the Scottrade Center on April 12, 2012 in St. Louis, Missouri. (Dilip Vishwanat/Getty Images)

ST. LOUIS, MO - APRIL 12: Andrew Desjardins #69 of the San Jose Sharks fights Kent Huskins #6 of the St. Louis Blues for control of the puck during Game One of the Western Conference Quarterfinals during the 2012 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at the Scottrade Center on April 12, 2012 in St. Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Dilip Vishwanat/Getty Images)

San Jose Sharks v St. Louis Blues - Game One

ST. LOUIS, MO - APRIL 12: David Perron #57 of the St. Louis Blues pushes Dan Boyle #22 of the San Jose Sharks out of his way during Game One of the Western Conference Quarterfinals during the 2012 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at the Scottrade Center on April 12, 2012 in St. Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Dilip Vishwanat/Getty Images)

San Jose Sharks v St. Louis Blues - Game One

ST. LOUIS, MO - APRIL 12: Dominic Moore #18 of the San Jose Sharks defends against Jamie Langenbrunner #15 of the St. Louis Blues during Game One of the Western Conference Quarterfinals during the 2012 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at the Scottrade Center on April 12, 2012 in St. Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Dilip Vishwanat/Getty Images)

San Jose Sharks v St. Louis Blues - Game One

ST. LOUIS, MO - APRIL 12: Dan Boyle #22 of the San Jose Sharks passes the puck against the St. Louis Blues during Game One of the Western Conference Quarterfinals during the 2012 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at the Scottrade Center on April 12, 2012 in St. Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Dilip Vishwanat/Getty Images)

San Jose Sharks v St. Louis Blues - Game One

ST. LOUIS, MO - APRIL 12: Andy McDonald #10 of the St. Louis Blues controls the puck against Dan Boyle #22 of the San Jose Sharks during Game One of the Western Conference Quarterfinals during the 2012 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at the Scottrade Center on April 12, 2012 in St. Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Dilip Vishwanat/Getty Images)

San Jose Sharks v St. Louis Blues - Game One

ST. LOUIS, MO - APRIL 12: Antti Niemi #31 of the San Jose Sharks makes a save against the St. Louis Blues during Game One of the Western Conference Quarterfinals during the 2012 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at the Scottrade Center on April 12, 2012 in St. Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Dilip Vishwanat/Getty Images)

San Jose Sharks v St. Louis Blues - Game One

ST. LOUIS, MO - APRIL 12: Antti Niemi #31 of the San Jose Sharks makes a save against the St. Louis Blues during Game One of the Western Conference Quarterfinals during the 2012 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at the Scottrade Center on April 12, 2012 in St. Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Dilip Vishwanat/Getty Images)

San Jose Sharks v St. Louis Blues - Game One

ST. LOUIS, MO - APRIL 12: Antti Niemi #31 of the San Jose Sharks looks to make a save against the St. Louis Blues during Game One of the Western Conference Quarterfinals during the 2012 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at the Scottrade Center on April 12, 2012 in St. Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Dilip Vishwanat/Getty Images)

San Jose Sharks v St. Louis Blues - Game One

ST. LOUIS, MO - APRIL 12: Patrik Berglund #21 of the St. Louis Blues shoots the puck during warm-ups prior to playing against the San Jose Sharks during Game One of the Western Conference Quarterfinals during the 2012 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at the Scottrade Center on April 12, 2012 in St. Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Dilip Vishwanat/Getty Images)

San Jose Sharks v St. Louis Blues - Game One

ST. LOUIS, MO - APRIL 12: Vladimir Sobotka #17 and Jason Arnott #44 both of the St. Louis Blues warm-up prior to playing against the San Jose Sharks during Game One of the Western Conference Quarterfinals during the 2012 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at the Scottrade Center on April 12, 2012 in St. Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Dilip Vishwanat/Getty Images)

San Jose Sharks v St. Louis Blues - Game One

ST. LOUIS, MO - APRIL 12: Antti Niemi #31 and Logan Couture #39 of the San Jose Sharks celebrate the Sharks' double-overtime game-winning goal against the St. Louis Blues during Game One of the Western Conference Quarterfinals during the 2012 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at the Scottrade Center on April 12, 2012 in St. Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Dilip Vishwanat/Getty Images)

San Jose Sharks v St. Louis Blues - Game One

ST. LOUIS, MO - APRIL 12: Jaroslav Halak #41 of the St. Louis Blues looks to make a save against the San Jose Sharks during Game One of the Western Conference Quarterfinals during the 2012 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at the Scottrade Center on April 12, 2012 in St. Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Dilip Vishwanat/Getty Images)

San Jose Sharks v St. Louis Blues - Game One

ST. LOUIS, MO - APRIL 12: Antti Niemi #31 of the San Jose Sharks makes a save against the St. Louis Blues during Game One of the Western Conference Quarterfinals during the 2012 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at the Scottrade Center on April 12, 2012 in St. Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Dilip Vishwanat/Getty Images)

San Jose Sharks v St. Louis Blues - Game One

ST. LOUIS, MO - APRIL 12: Antti Niemi #31 of the San Jose Sharks reacts to giving up the game-tying goal against the St. Louis Blues during Game One of the Western Conference Quarterfinals during the 2012 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at the Scottrade Center on April 12, 2012 in St. Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Dilip Vishwanat/Getty Images)

San Jose Sharks v St. Louis Blues - Game One

ST. LOUIS, MO - APRIL 12: Douglas Murray #3 of the San Jose Sharks tussles with David Perron #57 of the St. Louis Blues during Game One of the Western Conference Quarterfinals during the 2012 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at the Scottrade Center on April 12, 2012 in St. Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Dilip Vishwanat/Getty Images)

San Jose Sharks v St. Louis Blues - Game One

ST. LOUIS, MO - APRIL 12: Patrik Berglund #21 of the St. Louis Blues celebrates his goal against the San Jose Sharks during Game One of the Western Conference Quarterfinals during the 2012 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at the Scottrade Center on April 12, 2012 in St. Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Dilip Vishwanat/Getty Images)

San Jose Sharks v St. Louis Blues - Game One

ST. LOUIS, MO - APRIL 12: Joe Pavelski #8 of the San Jose Sharks passes the puck to Patrick Marleau #12 also of the San Jose Sharks against Alex Pietrangelo #27 of the St. Louis Blues during Game One of the Western Conference Quarterfinals during the 2012 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at the Scottrade Center on April 12, 2012 in St. Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Dilip Vishwanat/Getty Images)

San Jose Sharks v St. Louis Blues - Game One

ST. LOUIS, MO - APRIL 12: Members of the San Jose Sharks celebrate their goal against the St. Louis Blues during Game One of the Western Conference Quarterfinals during the 2012 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at the Scottrade Center on April 12, 2012 in St. Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Dilip Vishwanat/Getty Images)

San Jose Sharks v St. Louis Blues - Game One

ST. LOUIS, MO - APRIL 12: Patrick Marleau #12 of the San Jose Sharks looks to pass the puck against St. Louis Blues during Game One of the Western Conference Quarterfinals during the 2012 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at the Scottrade Center on April 12, 2012 in St. Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Dilip Vishwanat/Getty Images)

San Jose Sharks v St. Louis Blues - Game One

ST. LOUIS, MO - APRIL 12: Logan Couture #39 of the San Jose Sharks looks to shoot the puck against Jaroslav Halak #41 of the St. Louis Blues during Game One of the Western Conference Quarterfinals during the 2012 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at the Scottrade Center on April 12, 2012 in St. Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Dilip Vishwanat/Getty Images)

San Jose Sharks v St. Louis Blues - Game One

ST. LOUIS, MO - APRIL 12: Members of the San Jose Sharks celebrate their double-overtime game-winning goal against the St. Louis Blues during Game One of the Western Conference Quarterfinals during the 2012 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at the Scottrade Center on April 12, 2012 in St. Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Dilip Vishwanat/Getty Images)