Monday, March 28, 2016

Thornton helps Sharks clinch playoffs with 5-2 win vs. Kings (Yahoo Sports)

San Jose Sharks' Brent Burns, center, celebrates his goal with teammates Tomas Hertl, left, and Joe Pavelski (8) during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the Los Angeles Kings Monday, March 28, 2016, in San Jose, Calif. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)

Joe Thornton scored a tiebreaking, power-play goal early in the third period to help send the San Jose Sharks back to the playoffs with a 5-2 victory over the Los Angeles Kings on Monday night. Justin Braun added two goals, Joe Pavelski and Melker Karlsson also scored and the Sharks will return to the postseason after their run of 10 straight trips was snapped last season. Martin Jones made 30 saves.


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