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Larry MacDougal/Canadian Press via APThe Sharks' Brent Burns (88) tries to get past the Flames' Mason Raymond while chasing down the puck during Wednesday's game.

Sharks unable to slow down Flames

CALGARY, Alberta — Kris Russell scored his first goal of the season,…

Larry MacDougal/Canadian Press via APThe Sharks' Brent Burns (88) tries to get past the Flames' Mason Raymond while chasing down the puck during Wednesday's game.
Eric Risberg/APSharks right wing Melker Karlsson

Sharks fall to Oilers in 13-round shootout

SAN JOSE — Jordan Eberle scored twice in regulation and Rob Klinkhammer…

Eric Risberg/APSharks right wing Melker Karlsson
Ross D. Franklin/AP PhotoSan Jose Sharks' forward rejoined the team after spending two days with the Worcester Sharks

NHL's top minor league to send 5 teams to California

For more than eight years, the San Jose Sharks have been shuttling…

Ross D. Franklin/AP PhotoSan Jose Sharks' forward rejoined the team after spending two days with the Worcester Sharks
Marcio Jose Sanchez/APThe Sharks' Matt Nieto

Sharks use FIVE-goal second to beat Ducks

SAN JOSE — Patrick Marleau, Barclay Goodrow and James Sheppard each had…

Marcio Jose Sanchez/APThe Sharks' Matt Nieto
Ann Heisenfelt/AP PhotoSan Jose Sharks center Freddie Hamilton gets into position for a face-off during the second period of a game against the Minnesota Wild in St. Paul

Sharks in 'dogfight' to secure playoff berth

SAN JOSE — The San Jose Sharks returned from the All-Star break…

Ann Heisenfelt/AP PhotoSan Jose Sharks center Freddie Hamilton gets into position for a face-off during the second period of a game against the Minnesota Wild in St. Paul
Gene J. Puskar/APThe Blackhawks' Jonathan Toews (19) scores against Blues goaltender Brian Elliott during the third period of the NHL All-Star Game on Sunday.

Tavares scores four goals in record-setting NHL All-Star Game

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — It was enough to give a goalie nightmares:…

Gene J. Puskar/APThe Blackhawks' Jonathan Toews (19) scores against Blues goaltender Brian Elliott during the third period of the NHL All-Star Game on Sunday.
Marcio Jose Sanchez/APThe Sharks' Logan Couture (39) scores on Kings goaltender Jonathan Quick during the first period of Wednesday's game.

Sharks head into All-Star break with win over Kings

SAN JOSE -- Patrick Marleau and Joe Pavelski scored power-play goals to…

Marcio Jose Sanchez/APThe Sharks' Logan Couture (39) scores on Kings goaltender Jonathan Quick during the first period of Wednesday's game.
Marcio Jose Sanchez/AP PhotoSan Jose Sharks forward Tommy Wingels has been placed on injury reserve.

Sharks place Wingels, Braun on injured list

SAN JOSE — The San Jose Sharks have placed forward Tommy Wingels…

Marcio Jose Sanchez/AP PhotoSan Jose Sharks forward Tommy Wingels has been placed on injury reserve.
Marcio Jose Sanchez/APThe Devils' Steve Bernier

Sharks lose control late against Devils

SAN JOSE -- Mike Cammalleri scored a tiebreaking, power-play goal late in…

Marcio Jose Sanchez/APThe Devils' Steve Bernier
Marcio Jose Sanchez/APThe Sharks' James Sheppard

Kennedy, Marleau lead Sharks past Maple Leafs

SAN JOSE -- Tyler Kennedy and Patrick Marleau scored goals 15 seconds…

Marcio Jose Sanchez/APThe Sharks' James Sheppard
Ross D. Franklin/APThe Sharks' Tomas Hertl

Niemi stops 27 shots in Sharks' win over Coyotes

GLENDALE, Ariz. -- Brenden Dillon scored his first goal of the season…

Ross D. Franklin/APThe Sharks' Tomas Hertl
Tom Gannam/Ap PhotoSt. Louis Blues' T.J. Oshie (74) looks to shoot the puck as San Jose Sharks goalie Antti Niemi (31) defends in the second period

Blues blast Sharks 7-2 for third straight win

ST. LOUIS -- T.J. Oshie hasn't seen anything like this before in…

Tom Gannam/Ap PhotoSt. Louis Blues' T.J. Oshie (74) looks to shoot the puck as San Jose Sharks goalie Antti Niemi (31) defends in the second period
Ann Heisenfelt/APSharks defenseman Marc-Edouard Vlasic (44) celebrates with goalie Alex Stalock (32) and left wing James Sheppard (15) after scoring the game-winning goal in overtime against the Wild on Tuesday.

Vlasic's OT goal gives Sharks 4-3 win over Wild

ST. PAUL, Minn. - Marc-Edouard Vlasic scored his second winning goal in…

Ann Heisenfelt/APSharks defenseman Marc-Edouard Vlasic (44) celebrates with goalie Alex Stalock (32) and left wing James Sheppard (15) after scoring the game-winning goal in overtime against the Wild on Tuesday.

No. 15 Stanford women overcome cold shooting, beat Utah

STANFORD -- Amber Orrange had 17 points and seven rebounds, leading No.…

Trevor Hagan/APThe Sharks' Justin Braun (61) fights for the puck with the Jets' Mark Scheifele during Monday's game.

Vlasic's goal with 2.9 seconds left lifts Sharks

WINNIPEG, Manitoba -- Marc-Edouard Vlasic scored with 2.9 seconds remaining to give…

Trevor Hagan/APThe Sharks' Justin Braun (61) fights for the puck with the Jets' Mark Scheifele during Monday's game.
Ben Margot/AP file photoThe Sharks' Joe Thornton

Sharks star Joe Thornton placed on injured list

SAN JOSE -- The San Jose Sharks have placed center Joe Thornton…

Ben Margot/AP file photoThe Sharks' Joe Thornton
Chris Carlson/AP PhotoSan Jose Sharks center Tommy Wingels

Pavelski's 2 goals help Sharks beat Ducks 3-0

ANAHEIM -- The San Jose Sharks played a more disciplined game than…

Chris Carlson/AP PhotoSan Jose Sharks center Tommy Wingels
Tony Avelar/APCanucks right wing Jannik Hansen

Sharks can't take advantage of penalty shots in loss to Canucks

SAN JOSE -- Jannik Hansen scored in the second period, immediately after…

Tony Avelar/APCanucks right wing Jannik Hansen
Jae C. Hong/AP PhotoSan Jose Sharks forward John Scott has been suspended for four games for punching Ducks forward Tim Jackman.

Sharks forward John Scott suspended 4 games

NEW YORK -- San Jose Sharks forward John Scott has been suspended…

Jae C. Hong/AP PhotoSan Jose Sharks forward John Scott has been suspended for four games for punching Ducks forward Tim Jackman.
Lenny Ignelzi/APSharks center Joe Pavelski snaps a shot against the Ducks on Monday. The Sharks lost in overtime.

Kesler’s OT goal lifts Ducks over Sharks 3-2

ANAHEIM — Ryan Kesler scored 58 seconds into overtime, and Rickard Rakell…

Lenny Ignelzi/APSharks center Joe Pavelski snaps a shot against the Ducks on Monday. The Sharks lost in overtime.