I think so matt. They are well coached and played well this year. In the end I think you had team full of guys who have done it so many times before and didnt panic vs a young team and a good goalie who appeared to let the moment get in his head. Howard played pretty well, but the Wings really supported him very well. That said he made the big saves when the game was on the line. If the Yotes had gotten to him early it may have been different, but they didnt. My son in my avatar was pulling for the Yotes. Hes a big fan of the Jersey.
Now my Sharks get to try to knock out the Wings. The Sharks are bigger and stronger, but the Wings just looked scary tonight. I dont know if the moment just got to the Yotes or if the Wings have just hit their stride or a combination of both. As a Sharks fan though that game did not make me feel comfortable about the Sharks chances. As I keep saying though thats why they play the games.