San Jose Sharks' Joe Thornton (19) reacts to an unsportsmanlike conduct call against him during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the Washington Capitals Saturday, Nov. 22, 2008, in San Jose, Calif. AP Photo logo AP Photo 14 months ago

San Jose Sharks' Joe Thornton (19) reacts to an unsportsmanlike conduct call against him during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the Washington Capitals Saturday, Nov. 22, 2008, in San Jose, Calif.

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  1. SAN JOSE, CA - DECEMBER 30: Joe Thornton #19 of the San Jose Sharks celebrates after scoring against he Washington Capitals during an NHL game at the HP Pavilion on December 30, 2009 in San Jose, California.
  2. SAN JOSE, CA - DECEMBER 30: Jamie McGinn #64 of the San Jose Sharks battles for the puck with Matt Bradley #10 of the Washington Capitals during an NHL game at the HP Pavilion on December 30, 2009 in San Jose, California.
  3. SAN JOSE, CA - DECEMBER 30: Joe Pavelski #8 of the San Jose Sharks celebrates after scoring in the third period against the Washington Capitals during an NHL game at the HP Pavilion on December 30, 2009 in San Jose, California.
  4. SAN JOSE, CA - DECEMBER 30: Joe Pavelski #8 of the San Jose Sharks celebrates after scoring in the third period against the Washington Capitals during an NHL game at the HP Pavilion on December 30, 2009 in San Jose, California.
  5. San Jose Sharks' Dan Boyle, left, and Washington Capitals' Alex Ovechkin grapple before being separated by referees during the third period of an NHL hockey game Wednesday, Dec. 30, 2009, in San Jose, Calif.
  6. Washington Capitals' Jason Chimera, left, takes a shot against San Jose Sharks' goalie Evgeni Nabokov during the third period of an NHL hockey game Wednesday, Dec. 30, 2009, in San Jose, Calif.
  7. SAN JOSE, CA - DECEMBER 30: Alex Ovechkin #8 of the Washington Capitals shoots against Rob Blake #4 off the San Jose Sharks during an NHL game at the HP Pavilion on December 30, 2009 in San Jose, California.
  8. SAN JOSE, CA - DECEMBER 30: Alex Ovechkin #8 of the Washington Capitals looks on against the San Jose Sharks during an NHL game at the HP Pavilion on December 30, 2009 in San Jose, California.
  9. SAN JOSE, CA - DECEMBER 30: Ryane Clowe #29 of the San Jose Sharks celebrates after scoring in the second period against the Washington Capitals during an NHL game at the HP Pavilion on December 30, 2009 in San Jose, California.
  10. SAN JOSE, CA - DECEMBER 30: Brendan Morrison #9 of the Washington Capitals is defended by Manny Malhotra #27 and Evgeni Nabokov #20 of the San Jose Sharks during an NHL game at the HP Pavilion on December 30, 2009 in San Jose, California.
  11. SAN JOSE, CA - DECEMBER 30: Alex Ovechkin #8 of the Washington Capitals goes for the puck against the San Jose Sharks during an NHL game at the HP Pavilion on December 30, 2009 in San Jose, California.
  12. SAN JOSE, CA - DECEMBER 30: Dan Boyle #22 of the San Jose Sharks battles for the puck with Matt Bradley #10 of the Washington Capitals during an NHL game at the HP Pavilion on December 30, 2009 in San Jose, California.
  13. SAN JOSE, CA - DECEMBER 30: Frazer McLaren #68 of the San Jose Sharks is defended by Jeff Schultz #55 of the Washington Capitals during an NHL game at the HP Pavilion on December 30, 2009 in San Jose, California.
  14. SAN JOSE, CA - DECEMBER 30: Scott Nichol #21 of the San Jose Sharks is defended by Quintin Laing #53 of the Washington Capitals during an NHL game at the HP Pavilion on December 30, 2009 in San Jose, California.
  15. SAN JOSE, CA - DECEMBER 30: Joe Pavelski #8 of the San Jose Sharks celebrates after scoring against the Washington Capitals during an NHL game at the HP Pavilion on December 30, 2009 in San Jose, California.
  16. SAN JOSE, CA - DECEMBER 30: Frazer McLaren #68 of the San Jose Sharks celebrates with Manny Malhotra #27 after scoring in the first period against the Washington Capitals during an NHL game at the HP Pavilion on December 30, 2009 in San Jose, California.

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  1. TORONTO, ON - FEBRUARY 8: Joe Thornton #19 of the San Jose Sharks chases after a loose puck with Phil Kessel #81 of the Toronto Maple Leafs in pursuit on February 8, 2010 at the Air Canada Centre in Toronto, Ontario.
  2. SAN JOSE, CA - FEBRUARY 02: Joe Thornton #19 of the San Jose Sharks scores his first goal of the game past Jimmy Howard #35 of the Detroit Red Wings during an NHL game at the HP Pavilion on February 2, 2010 in San Jose, California.
  3. SAN JOSE, CA - FEBRUARY 02: Joe Thornton #19 of the San Jose Sharks scores his first goal of the game against the Detroit Red Wings during an NHL game at the HP Pavilion on February 2, 2010 in San Jose, California.
  4. SAN JOSE, CA - FEBRUARY 02: Joe Thornton #19 of the San Jose Sharks scores his second goal of the game past Jimmy Howard #35 of the Detroit Red Wings during an NHL game at the HP Pavilion on February 2, 2010 in San Jose, California.
  5. SAN JOSE, CA - FEBRUARY 02: Joe Thornton #19 of the San Jose Sharks celebrates after scoring his second goal of the game aginst the Detroit Red Wings during an NHL game at the HP Pavilion on February 2, 2010 in San Jose, California.
  6. SAN JOSE, CA - FEBRUARY 02: Joe Thornton #19 of the San Jose Sharks celebrates with his teammates after scoring his first goal of the game aginst the Detroit Red Wings during an NHL game at the HP Pavilion on February 2, 2010 in San Jose, California.
  7. TORONTO, ON - FEBRUARY 8: Jody Shelley #45 of the San Jose Sharks is restrained by linseman Steve Miller #89 in a game against the Toronto Maple Leafs on February 8, 2010 at the Air Canada Centre in Toronto, Ontario. The Sharks defeated the Leafs 3-2.
  8. TORONTO, ON - FEBRUARY 8: Ryane Clowe #29 of the San Jose Sharks celebrates his goal with teammates Devon Setoguchi #16 and Joe Pavelski #8 in a game against the Toronto Maple Leafs on February 8, 2010 at the Air Canada Centre in Toronto, Ontario. The Sharks defeated the Leafs 3-2.
  9. TORONTO, ON - FEBRUARY 8: Devin Setoguchi #16 of the San Jose Sharks chases after the puck in a game against the Toronto Maple Leafs on February 8, 2010 at the Air Canada Centre in Toronto, Ontario. The Sharks defeated the Leafs 3-2.
  10. TORONTO, ON - FEBRUARY 8: Ryane Clowe #29 of the San Jose Sharks goes after a loose puck in a game against the Toronto Maple Leafs on February 8, 2010 at the Air Canada Centre in Toronto, Ontario. The Sharks defeated the Leafs 3-2.
  11. TORONTO, ON - FEBRUARY 8: Dan Boyle #22 of the San Jose Sharks makes a pass in a game against the Toronto Maple leafs on February 8, 2010 at the Air Canada Centre in Toronto, Ontario.
  12. TORONTO, ON - FEBRUARY 8: Dwight Helminen #36 of the San Jose Sharks skates in a game against the Toronto Maple Leafs on February 8, 2010 at the Air Canada Centre in Toronto, Ontario.
  13. Pittsburgh Penguins' Sydney Crosby (R) scores against the Washington Capitals in the first period of their NHL hockey game in Washington February 7, 2010.
  14. Pittsburgh Penguins' Sidney Crosby, right, scores a goal against Washington Capitals goalie Jose Theodore, center, as Penguins' Bill Guerin (13) and Chris Kunitz (14) look on during the first period of an NHL hockey game Sunday, Feb. 7, 2010, in Washington. The Capitals won 5-4 in overtime.
  15. Washington Capitals goalie Michal Neuvirth (30), of The Czech Republic, stops the puck against Atlanta Thrashers right wing Colby Armstrong (20) during the third period of an NHL hockey game, Friday, Feb. 5, 2010, in Washington. The Capitals won 5-2.
  16. Washington Capitals left wing Jason Chimera, foreground, scores a goal past Atlanta Thrashers goalie Ondrej Pavelec (31), of the Czech Republic, during the third period of an NHL hockey game, Friday, Feb. 5, 2010, in Washington. The Capitals won 5-2.

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