#1 Vancouver Canucks vs. #2 San Jose Sharks
The Western Conference Finals matchup includes two teams that have players labeled as playoff under achievers, and coincidentally, both teams have become jobbed as playoff choke artists. In fact it looked as if the Canucks would fit that billing as they squandered a 3-0 series lead against the Blackhawks in the first round, but would ultimately prevail in Game 7 to move on and then took care of the Nashville Predators in six games. The Sharks took care of the Los Angeles Kings in six games in round one, but looked almost reverted back to their playoff faltering ways after blowing a 3-0 lead against the Detroit Red Wings in the second round. However, the Sharks would avoid another playoff collapse and move on to the Conference Finals after winning Game 7. This could be a very good series between the two clubs that could go the distance as both clubs play similar high paced styles, and have gotten good goaltending throughout the playoffs so far. After the jump we take a more in-depth look at the series.
