Sharks veteran Joe Thornton recently commented on the depth of the team’s lineup, pointing out that a different player can step up in any game and lead the way.
On Saturday night in Edmonton, that player was Thornton’s linemate, Kevin Labanc.
The 23-year-old winger has been playing a confident game since the Sharks returned from their bye week, being reunited on a line with Thornton and Marcus Sorensen. His game reached new heights against the Oilers as he tallied his first career hat trick and led the way for San Jose to a 5-2 win.