https://www.mercurynews.com/2019/05/13/game-2-takeaways-sharks-hit-sour-note-as-blues-find-a-rhythm/

SAN JOSE — There was too much hope in the Sharks’ game Monday night.

They hoped their forecheck could create pressure. They hoped scoring chances would follow. They hoped they could take a 2-0 series lead over the St. Louis Blues in the Western Conference Final.