From last in the league in early January all the way to the brink of their first Stanley Cup Final in nearly a half-century, it has been quite a ride for the St. Louis Blues. Jaden Schwartz started a dominant second period with the first of his three goals, Vladimir Tarasenko scored on a penalty shot and the Blues moved within one win of the Cup final with a 5-0 victory over the San Jose Sharks in Game 5 of the Western Conference final. St. Louis used a relentless forecheck to take control of the game and series in the second period, scoring twice and outshooting the beleaguered Sharks 20-6 during the frame. WATCH | Blues rout Sharks in Game 5:Jaden Schwartz recorded his 2nd hat trick of the playoffs as the St. Louis Blues beat the San Jose Sharks 5-0 and move within one win of the Stanley Cup Finals. "Had to go on the road and win in Vegas in order to get to a Game 7.

Source: CBC News May 19, 2019 22:14 UTC