Sharks vs. Penguins: Keys to Victory in Game 3 of NHL Playoff Series

June 4th, 2016 by Carol Schram Leave a reply »
The San Jose Sharks are looking to flip the script as they return to the familiar confines of the SAP Center for Game 3 of the Stanley Cup Final on Saturday.

The Sharks come home after two losses to the Pittsburgh Penguins. The margin of victory in each game was just one goal, but the Penguins dominated play in both games and look poised to earn their first Stanley Cup in seven years if they can continue their speedy, aggressive style of play.

For the shell-shocked Sharks, two days off and a change of scenery should give them a chance to regroup and mount a fresh attack, though they may have to do so without first-line left wing Tomas Hertl. One of San Jose's most dangerous scoring threats through the first two games of the series, Hertl did not participate in practice Friday, according to A.J. Perez of USA Today. 

Coach Peter DeBoer didn't commit to whether Hertl would be available at game time, which comes at 8 p.m. ET, with television coverage on NBCSN in the U.S. and CBC in Canada.

Here are the keys to victory for both teams.

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