Game 4 of the Stanley Cup Final was going to be a major story in the series no matter the result. A San Jose Sharks win and the series would be reset, a best-of-three for all the glory. With a Pittsburgh Penguins victory, the series would head back to Pennsylvania with a 3-1 series lead for Sidney Crosby's crew.
Themes and trends have emerged in this series. Close contests late in the third period—two of the first three games decided in overtime—and the Penguins getting the best of San Jose on the shot clock held to form through three games. Great goaltending on both sides and goals from obscure sources were also prevalent as Game 4 arrived in California.
The Pittsburgh Penguins won Game 4 3-1, but the close score late into the game held sway again. Eric Fehr's goal with just a couple of minutes left iced the victory, but it was a close game late. San Jose finally got more shots on goal—24 to 20—but the goals came from role players, continuing the series trend.
Despite the marquee names on both teams, it was a close checking game that featured good coverage, tough battles on both sides and just one—vital—power- ...
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Penguins vs. Sharks: The Biggest Takeaways from Game 4 of the Stanley Cup Final
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