Red Wings Vs. Sharks, Game 7: San Jose Avoids Collapse With 3-2 Victory

It took four games to do it, but the San Jose Sharks finally got that fourth win over the Detroit Red Wings and move on to their second consecutive Western Confernce Final. The Sharks won the game 3-2.

The San Jose Sharks looked as if they were going to easily cruise away with the game as Patrick Marleau scored with 7:47 left in the game to give the Sharks a 3-1 lead. Marleau was able to find the puck in front of the net after a fantastic pass from Dan Boyle started the scoring chance.

The momentum, if you believe in that sort of thing, says yes. It’s tough to imagine any swagger coming out of the Sharks locker room today, after blowing a third period lead in Game 6 on Tuesday night at Joe Louis Arena. Meanwhile, Detroit is obviously on top of the world, never mind the fact that all three of their wins -- and really, all three of their losses in the series -- were close wins.

Then again, Game 6 was actually a come-from-behind win, but with the way the Red Wings played, the Sharks should really feel lucky to have been involved. They were thoroughly outplayed by the Wings throughout, and more than just the win, that’s what has Detroit beaming and San Jose nervous as we enter the do-or-die final game.