As a former Raleigh resident (pre-hockey), I am happy for you! Well deserved.
And as a Sharks fan, I appreciate what an accomplishment it is to beat Edmonton in this post season. Against Edmonton, the Canes did 4 things better than the Sharks:
- scored regularly on the power play (Sharks were something like 2 for 35)
- consistently matched the Oilers pace and intensity (game 6 notwithstanding)
- avoided defensive lapses
- stayed physical
Props to the crowd, too. The first 10 minutes last night were particularly insane, both on the ice and in the stands.