Category: Joe Thornton

Sharks vs. Predators pregame: Three keys for San Jose

James Neal of the Nashville Predators battles Sharks defenseman Paul Martin for a loose puck during Game 3 of last year’s Western Conference second round series between the two teams. Sharks vs. Nashville , 1 p.m., SAP Center, CSNCA, 98.5 KFOX The Sharks are 33-23-2-6 all-time vs. Nashville and have a 1-0 record against the Predators this season.

Thornton gets 1,000th assist as Sharks hurt Jets’ playoff chances

If you’re in the mood to troll a San Jose Sharks fan celebrating Joe Thornton ‘s 1,000th assist and a nice win, note that the team indirectly helped the hated Dallas Stars and Los Angeles Kings on Monday. Yes, by beating the Winnipeg Jets 3-2 in regulation, they improved the outlook for other West wild card hopefuls, from the Stars and Kings to other teams like the St. Louis Blues.

Marleau scores 500th goal, surging Sharks down Canucks 4-1

Vancouver Canucks defenseman Philip Larsen goes into the boards with San Jose Sharks right wing Joel Ward during first-period NHL hockey game action in Vancouver, British Columbia, Thursday, Feb. 2, 2017. less Vancouver Canucks defenseman Philip Larsen goes into the boards with San Jose Sharks right wing Joel Ward during first-period NHL hockey game action in Vancouver, British Columbia, Thursday, Feb. 2, … more San Jose Sharks left wing Patrick Marleau celebrates his goal against the Vancouver Canucks during first-period NHL hockey game action in Vancouver, British Columbia, Thursday, Feb. 2, 2017.

Schlemko’s OT goal leads Sharks past Avalanche 3 2

David Schlemko scored his second goal of the season with 3:42 remaining in overtime and the San Jose Sharks won their fourth straight game, beating the Colorado Avalanche 3-2 on Saturday night. Joel Ward and Melker Karlsson also scored to help the Sharks win for the 15th time in their past 16 regular-season home games against Colorado.