SAN JOSE– Coach Todd McLellan was not behind the bench Tuesday night when the San Jose Sharks took the ice at HP Pavilion for the first time in 18 days.
SAN JOSE - When Joe Thornton scored a goal into an open net 16:43 into the second period, the centerman pulled into a point-per-game pace for his career.
AN JOSE – A five-goal outburst in the first period was enough offense to lift the San Jose Sharks past the Tampa Bay Lightning 7-2 Wednesday night at sold-out HP Pavilion. The victory, pushed the Sharks atop the Pacific Division with 39 points in 32 games. Dallas has 39 points in 33 games. Phoenix is third with 37 points. Los Angeles, San Jose’s opponent Friday, holds down fourth with 34.