I have to admit I was shocked that the Sharkies won tonight. This is all good for San Jose and nothing positive for Dallas, who have to get on a plane tomorrow and think about what they did wrong to deserve another trip to No. Cal. The Sharks have nothing to lose and should let it all hang out. No one expects them to win, everyone expects them to lose on Friday and the atmosphere at the Tank will likely be tepid at best.

Here the magic “if”. IF the Sharks put together two good periods at the Tank, get a lead and somehow, someway, the fans start to believe that maybe the Sharks can force another Game Seven to top the last Game Seven – the Tank will be the Stars worst nightmare. This is quite a leap and for this Sharks fans, I’m just happy to not hear the words “sweep” tomorrow when I go to work.

That flicker of hope is still alive. IF the Sharks win on Friday – and that is a HUGE IF….Dallas could be in for a New York Yankees type meltdown of epic proportions.