SAN JOSE – Joe Thornton, Joe Pavelski and Brent Burns all had three-point nights on Monday at SAP Center in leading the Sharks to a 6-2 win over a Canadiens team whose playoff hopes continue to dim.
San Jose (34-22-6, 74 points) closed to within four points of the Kings for first place in the Pacific Division, and is just two points behind second place Anaheim. Both California rivals were idle on Monday.
The Sharks improved to 7-1-3 in their last 11 home games, and beat Montreal for the ninth straight time at SAP Center. They are 6-1-0 against the Canadiens in the last seven overall, including a 3-1 win on Dec.