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So does getting to face a goalie playing in the NHL for the first time in nearly a year. Add it all up, and the Pacific Division-leading Sharks beat Washington 5-3 Monday night, as Pavelski also delivered two assists, Joe Thornton collected three...
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Holtby, who was brought up from Hershey of the American Hockey League earlier Monday to make a surprise start for Washington — something he hadn't done since last March. Washington's No. 1 goalie, Tomas Vokoun, was ill, and No. 2 Michal Neuvirth played...
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San Jose Sharks left wing Patrick Marleau (12) skates toward the bench with Joe Thornton (19) and Justin Braun (61) after scoring a goal against Washington Capitals goalie Braden Holtby, rear left, and defenseman Karl Alzner (27) during the third... View Photo »
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He's the reason we got two points tonight ... He played great. For whatever reason, he likes playing against his old team.
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Holtby, who was brought up from Hershey of the American Hockey League earlier Monday to make a surprise start for Washington — something he hadn't done since last March. Washington's No. 1 goalie, Tomas Vokoun, was ill, and No. 2 Michal Neuvirth played...
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Feb. 13, 2012 at 10:49 PM WASHINGTON, Feb. 13 (UPI) -- Joe Pavelski collected two goals and a pair of assists Monday, powering the San Jose Sharks to a 5-3 win over Washington. Joe Thornton contributed three assists and Logan Couture had a pair of...
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Holtby, who was brought up from Hershey of the American Hockey League earlier Monday to make a surprise start for Washington - something he hadn't done since last March. Washington's No. 1 goalie, Tomas Vokoun, was ill, and No. 2 Michal Neuvirth played...
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San Jose Sharks center Joe Thornton (19) skates with the puck in front of Washington Capitals left wing Troy Brouwer (20) during the third period of an NHL hockey game, Monday, Feb. 13, 2012, in Washington. The Sharks won 5-3. View Photo »
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I remember taking Jumbo [Joe Thornton] for lunch and we talked about a lot of things
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Marleau, Ryane Clowe and Brent Burns also scored for the Sharks, who rebounded from a 3-0 loss in St. Louis on Sunday. Joe Thornton added three helpers and Thomas Greiss stopped 39-of-42 shots for his third win in four starts. Roman Hamrlik, Jeff...
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Marleau contributed a pair of goals and Brent Burns also scored for the Sharks, who rebounded from a 3-0 loss in St. Louis on Sunday. Joe Thornton added three helpers and Thomas Greiss stopped 39-of-42 shots for his third win in four starts. Roman...
About Joe Thornton
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Joseph Eric Thornton (born July 2, 1979) is a Canadian professional ice hockey centre and alternate captain for the San Jose Sharks of the National Hockey League (NHL). He was drafted by and played seven seasons for the Boston Bruins before being traded to San Jose in 2005–06. An Art Ross- and Hart Memorial Trophy-recipient, both in his first... Full Article
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SAN JOSE, CA - FEBRUARY 10: Marian Hossa #81 of the Chicago Blackhawks controls the puck skating away from Brent Burns #88 and Joe Thornton #19 of the San Jose Sharks during an NHL hockey game at HP Pavilion at San Jose on February 10, 2012 in San Jose, California. The Sharks won the...
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SAN JOSE, CA - FEBRUARY 10: Joe Thornton #19 of the San Jose Sharks gets control of the puck between Nick Leddy #8 and Andrew Brunette #15 of the Chicago Blackhawks at HP Pavilion at San Jose on February 10, 2012 in San Jose, California.
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SAN JOSE, CA - FEBRUARY 10: Joe Thornton #19 of the San Jose Sharks looks on against the Chicago Blackhawks at HP Pavilion at San Jose on February 10, 2012 in San Jose, California.
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SAN JOSE, CA - FEBRUARY 10: Joe Thornton #19 of the San Jose Sharks passes the puck away from Marcus Kruger #16 of the Chicago Blackhawks at HP Pavilion at San Jose on February 10, 2012 in San Jose, California.
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SAN JOSE, CA - FEBRUARY 10: Joe Thornton #19 of the San Jose Sharks attacks the net against goaltender Corey Crawford #50 of the Chicago Blackhawks at HP Pavilion at San Jose on February 10, 2012 in San Jose, California.
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SAN JOSE, CA - FEBRUARY 10: Joe Thornton #19 of the San Jose Sharks watches the puck go into the net for a goal past goaltender Corey Crawford #50 of the Chicago Blackhawks at HP Pavilion at San Jose on February 10, 2012 in San Jose, California.
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San Jose Sharks center Joe Thornton (19, not pictured) scores a goal on Chicago Blackhawks goaltender Corey Crawford (50) during the second period of their NHL ice hockey game in San Jose, California, February 10, 2012.
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San Jose Sharks center Joe Thornton (19) is congratulated by teammates after scoring a goal against the Chicago Blackhawks during the second period of an NHL hockey game in San Jose, Calif. , Friday, Feb. 10, 2012.
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San Jose Sharks center Joe Thornton (19) celebrates after scoring a goal during the second period of his NHL ice hockey game against the Chicago Blackhawks in San Jose, California, February 10, 2012.
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San Jose Sharks left wing Patrick Marleau (12) skates toward the bench with Joe Thornton (19) and Justin Braun (61) after scoring a goal against Washington Capitals goalie Braden Holtby, rear left, and defenseman Karl Alzner (27) during the third period of an NHL hockey game, Monday,...
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San Jose Sharks center Joe Pavelski (8) celebrates with Logan Couture (39) and Joe Thornton (19) after scoring against Washington Capitals goalie Braden Holtby during the second period of an NHL hockey game, Monday, Feb. 13, 2012, in Washington.
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SAN JOSE, CA - FEBRUARY 08: Joe Pavelski #8, Joe Thornton #19, Patrick Marleau #12 and Colin White #5 celebrates after Pavelski scores a goal against the Calgary Flames at HP Pavilion at San Jose on February 8, 2012 in San Jose, California.
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San Jose Sharks center Joe Thornton (19) knocks the puck away from Calgary Flames center Blair Jones (19) during the first period of an NHL hockey game in San Jose, Calif. , Wednesday, Feb. 8, 2012.
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San Jose Sharks forward Owen Nolan, center, receives a jersey from teammates Patrick Marleau, right, and Joe Thornton, left, during a news conference in San Jose, Calif. , Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2012, announcing Nolan's retirement as a professional NHL hockey player.
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St. Louis Blues' Alex Pietrangelo (27) is knocked over by San Jose Sharks' Joe Thornton (19) in the third period of an NHL hockey game, Sunday, Feb. 12, 2012, in St. Louis. The Blues beat the Sharks 3-0.
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San Jose Sharks' goalie Antti Niem (31) and teammates Dan Boyle (22) and Joe Thornton, right, watch as the puck just misses the net off the stick of the Phoenix Coyotes' Shane Doan (19) during the first period of an NHL hockey game on Saturday, Feb, 4, 2012 in Glendale, Ariz.
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San Jose Sharks center Joe Thornton (19) celebrates with teammates after scoring a goal against the Dallas Stars during the second period of an NHL hockey game in San Jose, Calif. , Thursday, Feb. 2, 2012.
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Chicago Blackhawks' Jonathan Toews (R) and San Jose Sharks' Joe Thornton battle for the puck during the second period of their NHL ice hockey game in San Jose, California, February 10, 2012.
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San Jose Sharks defenseman Justin Braun (61) celebrates with teammates Patrick Marleau (12), Logan Couture (39) and center Joe Thornton (19) after scoring a goal against the Chicago Blackhawks during the first period of an NHL hockey game in San Jose, Calif. , Friday, Feb. 10, 2012.
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Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Nyjer Morgan, left, shakes hands with San Jose Sharks center Joe Thornton, right, during NHL hockey practice with Sharks players in San Jose, Calif. , Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2012. Morgan, a diehard San Jose fan and former hockey player, got the chance to...
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SAN JOSE, CA - JANUARY 31: Joe Thornton #19 of the San Jose Sharks, the number one star of the game against the Columbus Blue Jackets, skates back onto the ice looking to give a fan an autographed puck at HP Pavilion at San Jose on January 31, 2012 in San Jose, California. The Sharks...
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San Jose Sharks center Joe Thornton (19) smiles after the Sharks game against the Columbus Blue Jackets in an NHL hockey game in San Jose, Calif. , Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2012. The Sharks defeated the Jackets 6-0. Thornton scored twice during the game.
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SAN JOSE, CA - JANUARY 31: Joe Thornton #19 of the San Jose Sharks skates with control of the puck in front of Jared Boll #40 of the Columbus Blue Jackets at HP Pavilion at San Jose on January 31, 2012 in San Jose, California.
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SAN JOSE, CA - JANUARY 31: Joe Thornton #19 of the San Jose Sharks scores a goal getting his shot pass Aaron Johsnon #5 the Columbus Blue Jackets in the first period of an NHL hockey game at HP Pavilion at San Jose on January 31, 2012 in San Jose, California.
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SAN JOSE, CA - JANUARY 31: Joe Thornton #19 of the San Jose Sharks skates with the puck keeping it away from Fedor Tyutin #51 of the Columbus Blue Jackets in the first period of an NHL hockey game at HP Pavilion at San Jose on January 31, 2012 in San Jose, California.
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SAN JOSE, CA - FEBRUARY 10: Marian Hossa #81 of the Chicago Blackhawks controls the puck skating away from Brent Burns #88 and Joe Thornton #19 of the San Jose Sharks during an NHL hockey game at HP Pavilion at San Jose on February 10, 2012 in San Jose, California. The Sharks won the...
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