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SAN JOSE, Calif. -- So that's what 11 months of pent-up frustration looks like? The San Jose Sharks delivered some kind of statement Thursday night in Game 1 of their first-round matchup with the rival Los Angeles Kings. A 6-3 victory that checked off about a million things from a wish list they could have only dreamed of accomplishing in the series opener. To wit: • Make Jonathan Quick look human. Check. He was pulled after 40 minutes and victimized for five goals, which is half of what he gave up in the entire seven-game series last spring against San Jose. • Set a physical tone against one of the NHL's heaviest teams. Check. Big time. • As a follow to that, specifically target Kings star blueliner Drew Doughty and pound him at every chance. Check. • Get meaningful contributions from two players just returning to the lineup after missing most of the season recovering from knee injuries/surgeries. Check. Mark that as a goal apiece from ...