NHL Playoffs: When is Blues vs. Sharks Game 3?

May 17, 2016; St. Louis, MO, USA; San Jose Sharks defenseman Marc-Edouard Vlasic (44) is checked by St. Louis Blues right wing Vladimir Tarasenko (91) along the boards during the second period in game two of the Western Conference Final of the 2016 Stanley Cup Playoff at Scottrade Center. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Doster-USA TODAY Sports /

After the Sharks and Blues split the first two games of the Western Conference Finals, when is Game 3 of what should be an epic series?

The San Jose Sharks pulled out a huge 4-0 victory over the St. Louis Blues in Game 2 to tie the Western Conference Finals at one game a piece. After the first two games happened in St. Louis, the next two games will be in San Jose. The Sharks will be getting their home-ice advantage back while St. Louis will have to hope to split the next two games with the Sharks.

St. Louis will have to find ways to stay out the penalty box because the Sharks’ power play killed them in Game 2. They will also have to improve defensively, as they aren’t going to win too many games if they allow four goals. The Blues will have to play more aggressively in Game 3, just like they did in Game 1.

San Jose will be looking to take advantage of their home-ice advantage. They have played very well at home in the postseason after struggling to win at home during the regular season. Look for them to come out very aggressive in Game 3 as the Sharks have been quite dominant at home in the playoffs.

Game 3 will be aired nationally on NBC Sports Network on Thursday, May 19 beginning at 9:00 PM EST. The game can also be aired via your computer or your smartphone courtesy of NBC Sports Live Extra.

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