Sharks “Feel Good” About Themselves

Fans of the Colorado Avalanche can feel good about how this team is performing so far in the playoffs.  The players obviously feel pretty good about how they have played so far.  Despite the game two OT loss, there was little talk of one that got away, blah-blah-blah.  They know the deal; they weren’t even supposed to win the first one.

 On the other hand, or more specifically, in the other locker room, the Sharks are feeling pretty good about themselves as well.  So shouldn’t their fans as well?

 Here are a couple of quotes by the Sharks after game two:

“These are the kind of things that happen in the playoffs,” high-energy center Scott Nichol said. “It was a rollercoaster ride and everyone played well up and down the lineup. … I think we can all go home and feel good about ourselves.”

 “I think everybody feels good about themselves after the game they played,” Sharks forward Joe Thornton said. “Hopefully, we’ll carry that into (Sunday).”

Really?  You barely pulled that off.  You were behind THE. WHOLE. GAME!

Thornton’s line scored 40 percent of the team’s goals in the regular season but haven’t put the puck in the net in this series.

“It really doesn’t matter who is on the ice as long as we get the job done,” Thornton said. “At this point of the year, it’s all about wins. That’s all that matters.”

As an Avs fan, I like that attitude from Thornton.  Nothing like your star player showing apathy when it comes to crunch time. 

I much prefer Duchene’s attitude.  After the OT loss he said:

“I feel a little bit responsible for not burying those two chances.”

Along with a little responsibility, the Avs have a little bit of chip on their shoulder.

“I’m going to play hard every time I’m out on the ice. If they don’t like it, it’s too bad,” Galiardi said. “If Boyle thinks he can’t be hit, then it’s too bad.”

When Galiardi was pressed about Blake’s huge hit:

“Didn’t even hurt at all,”

The Avs have gone from cellar to stellar this season, and if the Sharks don’t like it, it’s too bad!