The Sharks can’t win on the road, and lose to the Kings in 7 games.  The Dudes rank this loss against other playoff disappointments, pinpoint what the problems were, and preview the next round.  Remember this podcast continues, even in the offseason.

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The Sharks have fought back from 0-2 to tie the series at home, with an overtime win and a close 2-1 win in game 4, all without Martin Havlat, Raffi Torres, and Adam Burish.  With the top Sharks playing the way they are, they look as good as anybody in the NHL playoffs right now.

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The Sharks draw the Kings due to the help from the Red Wings, but L.A. is a formidable opponent, and win 2-0 due to an outstanding performance by Jonathan Quick.  But the real story is about the Raffi Torres hit on Jarret Stoll.  The Dudes discuss the legality of the hit and the possible aftermath of a meeting with Brendan Shanahan.

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Incredibly, the Sharks sweep the Canucks in the first round, with Patrick Marleau, Joe Pavelski, and Logan Couture leading the charge.  Mike and Doug try to determine whether it was the Sharks winning the series or the Vancouver losing it, then move on to other 1st round matchups, and who the Sharks might face in the second round (rhymes with snackhawks).

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