Captain Patrick Marleau's two-goal, one-assist performance Tuesday helped the Sharks turn the inevitable into reality. They dusted off the Los Angeles Kings 3-1 and clinched a spot in the Western Conference playoffs.
The worst-case scenario happened to the Kings on Tuesday, courtesy of the pingpong balls. Kings co-owner Gavin Maloof said the draft's impact players have been chosen in the top five more than once. Glen Rice 1989 SF Miami Chris Bosh 2003 PF Toronto 1987 SF L.A. Clippers 2004 PG L.A. Clippers
Sun, May 24 | from Sacramento Bee