[Open Thread] Western Conference SF Game Five: Dallas Stars at San Jose Sharks

I think if we win today it goes to game 7.

... a cute little blonde girl, maybe ten years old, holding up a very handmade sign: "Sharks are better than Hannah Montana!"

Smart aggresive tone to play thus far.

SJ continuing to be sharp and aggressive.

Forwards aren't doing enough to support the defense, which is taking too long to move the puck thus allowing Dallas forechecking opportunities.

Stars have had the better of play the past few minutes.

... leads to Dallas PP.

Sharks were strong during first half of the period, but fell into a passive, indecisive mode during the latter portion.  SJ needs to get back into taking the play to Dallas, not letting them dictate the pace.  Forwards need to start helping out more in their own end.

Dallas PP goal.

Bad news is Sharks are playing hot potato with the puck.

Good news is they're on the PP.

Will Sharks respond?

... when you keep giving the puck away.

... when you stop applying pressure on the attack (no forechecking) and then play like scared little rabbits in a game of throw away the puck as fast as possible no matter the consequences.

To state the obvious, this isn't looking very promising.

... "do not go gentle into that good night."

In other words, don't quit.

Courtesy of Michalek!

Keep digging, gentlemen.

Please.

Campbell shows up!

... Refuse To Lose!

Might kill me.

That was intense.  Sharks showed major league guts by not packing it in.

Now they have to do the same in overtime.

You want drama on a Friday night, you got it.