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.

Sharks down undermanned Canucks 4-1

With a roster ravaged by a virus that cut a swath through their locker-room, the Vancouver Canucks valiantly hung with San Jose for the better part of 40 minutes on Saturday night. They battled back from a 1-0 deficit, hit two posts and had a number of other point-blank opportunities on Sharks goalie Martin Jones.

Marchand’s OT goal helps Bruins beat Sharks 2-1

Brad Marchand scored on a breakaway with 2:24 left in overtime and the Bruins picked up where they left off before their break by winning their fourth straight game, 2-1 over the San Jose Sharks on Sunday night. “This is a really hard building to win in and they’ve been playing well lately,” Marchand said.

Martin Havlat Retires

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Marcus Sorensen to make NHL debut as Sharks face Sabres

Marcus Sorensen will make his NHL debut Tuesday night as the Sharks face the Buffalo Sabres to start a four-game road trip against Eastern Conference teams. Sorensen, officially called up Monday from the Barracuda, will be on the fourth line with Micheal Haley at center and Melker Karlsson on the other wing.

Smith saves penalty shot, Coyotes beat Sharks in shootout

Mike Smith stopped Joe Pavelski in the third round of the shootout to preserve the Arizona Coyotes’ 3-2 victory over the San Jose Sharks on Saturday night Smith saves penalty shot, Coyotes beat Sharks in shootout Mike Smith stopped Joe Pavelski in the third round of the shootout to preserve the Arizona Coyotes’ 3-2 victory over the San Jose Sharks on Saturday night Check out this story on USATODAY.com: http://usat.ly/2k9qNcf Arizona Coyotes center Martin Hanzal , from the Czech Republic, skates with the puck in front of San Jose Sharks defenseman Justin Braun during the first period of an NHL hockey game in San Jose, Calif., Saturday, Feb. 4, 2017. SAN JOSE, Calif.

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.

Bettis Didn’t Believe Results Of Cancer Test At First

New Research Aims To Extend Lifespan Of Dogs, Are Humans Next? A Labrador retriever living in Denver’s Capitol Hill neighborhood may soon be on the cutting edge of aging research. ‘I’ve Shed More Tears Over Those Cubs’: Man Sentenced For Shooting Bears A Jefferson County judge has sentenced an Evergreen man to two years of probation for shooting two bears outside his home in September 2015.

Oscars Go Gaga For ‘La La Land’ With Record-Tying 14 Nods

New Research Aims To Extend Lifespan Of Dogs, Are Humans Next? A Labrador retriever living in Denver’s Capitol Hill neighborhood may soon be on the cutting edge of aging research. ‘I’ve Shed More Tears Over Those Cubs’: Man Sentenced For Shooting Bears A Jefferson County judge has sentenced an Evergreen man to two years of probation for shooting two bears outside his home in September 2015.

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.

Couture lifts Sharks past Lightning 2-1

Logan Couture scored 22 seconds into the third period and the San Jose Sharks beat the Tampa Bay Lightning 2-1 on Thursday night. Jonathan Drouin scored for the Lightning, who fell to 2-6-1 in their last nine games and 2-9-3 over their past 14 road games.

Logan Couture out against Kings with illness

Logan Couture will miss tonight’s game against the Los Angeles Kings with an illness according to Friend of the Blog Kevin Kurz. Kurz notes Couture missed the last nine minutes of Monday’s win over the Winnipeg Jets after blocking a shot with his right hand, but San Jose head coach Pete DeBoer said the two were unrelated and that Couture was battling the illness during Monday’s game.

Pavelski scores 2, Sharks beat Red Wings 6-3

Joe Pavelski had two goals, Mikkel Boedker scored for the first time in 30 games and the San Jose Sharks beat the Detroit Red Wings 6-3 Saturday night to end a three-game slide. Patrick Marleau, Mirco Mueller and Joonas Donskoi also scored for the Sharks, who also helped goalie Martin Jones get his 20th win of the season.

Sharks looking for response in Tuesday’s rematch with Kings

Defenseman Mirco Mueller will make his NHL season debut Tuesday night at SAP Center as the Sharks face the Los Angeles Kings in what should be another lively affair between the two California rivals. Mueller, who was recalled on Monday, will likely be paired with Dylan DeMelo as the Sharks look get a measure of redemption after Saturday’s 3-2 loss to the Kings at Staples Center.

Sharks stung in overtime by Pearson, Kings

SAN JOSE >> Goalie Martin Jones gave the Sharks every opportunity to win Tuesday’s game with the Los Angeles Kings in regulation time. Tanner Pearson scored 58 seconds into overtime, taking a pass from Jeff Carter on a 2 on 1 and beating Jones with a one-timer to give the Kings a 2-1 win over the Sharks at SAP Center.