Once the Phoenix Coyotes defeated the Minnesota Wild on Saturday — keeping the Sharks from claiming a fifth consecutive Pacific Division title — San Jose, which clinched a playoff spot two nights earlier, defeated the Kings and earned the seventh seed in the Western Conference and a matchup against the Blues.
SAN JOSE– With one final quick stride, the defenseman moved to the inside edge of the blueline and managed to stop the attempted clear of theBostonzone by the Bruins.
SAN JOSE - Joe Thornton celebrated his 500th game as a San Jose Shark by scoring the winning goal in a 2-1 victory over the Columbus Blue Jackets at sold-out HP Pavilion Thursday night.