The San Jose Sharks scored three goals in a two-minute stretch in the first period Thursday on their way to a 4-3 victory in Game 1 of the Western Conference semifinals.

Joe Pavelski scored the Sharks' fourth goal 50 seconds into the third period on a five-on-three power play, MLive.com reports.

"We think we have a good team, and it's going to be a good series," Red Wings coach Mike Babcock said. "I didn't think we played poorly or they tilted the rink. They shot it in the net. We made a couple of mistakes. I think we can be better in our own zone and harder on their D."

The Red Wings finished 0-for-5 on the power play and had just four power-play shots.

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