April 14, 2012; St. Louis, MO, USA; St. Louis Blues center David Backes (42) controls the puck as San Jose Sharks center Andrew Desjardins (69) defends in front of Sharks goalie Antti Niemi (31) during the second period in game two of the 2012 Western Conference quarterfinals at Scottrade Center. Mandatory Credit: Scott Rovak-US PRESSWIRE