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‘Unbelievable,’ Couture says of Thornton. ‘Creating turnovers, making passes, skating like a young guy’

Working the Corners | San Jose Mercury News — SAN JOSE — Joe Thornton didn’t have much to say about his own performance Tuesday night, a first-period that set the tone for the Sharks en route to a 2-1 hold-on-for-dear-life victory that knotted their series with the Los Angeles Kings at two games each. What got into him and his...

San Jose Sharks 16 hours ago

Kawakami: San Jose Sharks' Joe Thornton comes up big when the team needs him the most

San Jose Mercury News — The San Jose Sharks captain plays keep-away from the Los Angeles Kings, and the series is tied

San Jose Sharks 19 hours ago

Sharks hang on to even series with Kings

San Francisco Chronicle — Sharks hang on to even series with Kings For anyone wondering if Joe Thornton could bring it in the playoffs again, doubt no more. The man they call Jumbo came up large for the Sharks, who dominated early and held on late for a 2-1 win on Tuesday that evened their best-of-seven playoff series against the Kings at two wins apiece. Game 5 of the Western Conference semifinal is Thursday in Los Angeles. After hemming the Kings in early, Thornton hooked up with Burns at 6:09 of the first period with a goal-mouth feed after a frustrated Mike Richards blocked a Thornton-to-Burns pass for a golde...

San Jose Sharks 23 hours ago

Game 4: Los Angeles at San Jose

LA Kings Insider — San Jose Sharks 1, Los Angeles Kings 0 First Intermission SOG: LAK – 3; SJS – 15 PP: LAK – 0/0; SJS – 0/2 First Period 1) SJS – Brent Burns (2) (Joe Thornton, TJ Galiardi), 6:09 Los Angeles Kings (5) at San Jose Sharks (6) Best of Seven – Los Angeles leads 2-1 Tuesday, [...]

Los Angeles Kings May 21, 2013

Joe Thornton, Sharks dominating the Kings on faceoffs

San Jose Mercury News — San Jose Sharks' captain struggled during Vancouver Canucks series, but he's making amends in Western Conference semis

San Jose Sharks May 20, 2013

Thornton Gets A Point In Disappointing Sharks Loss

CBSSports.com Fantasy — Joe Thornton had an assist and a single shot Thursday, as the Sharks collapsed in the closing minutes for a loss in Los Angeles.

May 17, 2013

Purdy: Sharks brace for possible suspension of Raffi Torres

San Jose Mercury News — "The way I was brought up was, you've got to keep your head up," said Joe Thornton. "I was taught that at 6 years old."

San Jose Sharks May 15, 2013

Thornton Assists Thrice As Sharks Move On

CBSSports.com Fantasy — Joe Thornton dished out three assists, including the primary helper on Patrick Marleau's overtime winner, in Tuesday's series-sweeping win over Vancouver.

May 9, 2013

Game 4 (sweep?) preview: The Bieksa aftermath, Schneider to start in goal for Canucks — and more

Working the Corners | San Jose Mercury News — SAN JOSE — Predictably, the biggest topic at today’s morning skate was the Sharks’ reaction to Canucks defenseman Kevin Bieksa’s allegations that “so-called Canadians” Logan Couture and Joe Thornton were embellishing in order to draw penalties. Couture and...

San Jose Sharks May 7, 2013

San Jose Sharks respond to 'lack of integrity' claim by Canucks' Kevin Bieksa

San Jose Mercury News — Logan Couture says he will let his play do his talking; Joe Thornton says he's not paying attention.

San Jose Sharks May 6, 2013

Bieksa targets Couture, Thornton as embellishers

Vancouver Sun — SAN JOSE -- Vancouver Canuck defenceman Kevin Bieksa says San Jose's top two centres, Joe Thornton and Logan Couture, are not playing the game with integrity and accused them of using embellishment to draw penalties.

Vancouver Canucks May 6, 2013

Canucks' Kevin Bieksa rips Sharks' Logan Couture and Joe Thornton

San Jose Mercury News — Bieksa accuses the San Jose Sharks' stars of having a lack of integrity

San Jose Sharks May 6, 2013

Thornton Plays Jumbo Role In Sharks Win

CBSSports.com Fantasy — Joe Thornton had two assists and five shots in the Sharks' win Sunday.

May 6, 2013

Thornton Gets Scoring Started For Sharks

CBSSports.com Fantasy — Joe Thornton had a goal and was on ice for all three Sharks goals, ending with a plus-3 rating in 20:05 on ice Friday in the overtime win over Vancouver.

May 4, 2013

Purdy: San Jose Sharks' old guard comes through in Game 2 win

San Jose Mercury News — Joe Thornton and Patrick Marleau scored goals, setting up Raffi Torres for the overtime game-winner, and the San Jose Sharks are up 2-0 on the Vancouver Canucks.

San Jose Sharks May 3, 2013

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Joe Thornton Photos

  • Joe Thornton, Sharks dominating the Kings on faceoffs
    San Jose Sharks' captain struggled during Vancouver Canucks series, but he's making amends in Western Conference semis
  • Los Angeles Kings goalie Jonathan Quick (32) is scored on by San Jose Sharks defenseman Dan Boyle (22) (not seen) as San Jose Sharks center Joe Thornton (19) and Los Angeles Kings defenseman Drew Doughty (8) looks on during the first period in Game 3 of their second-round NHL hockey Stanley Cup playoff series, Saturday, May 18, 2013, in San Jose, Calif The Associated Press
    Los Angeles Kings goalie Jonathan Quick (32) is scored on by San Jose Sharks defenseman Dan Boyle (22) (not seen) as San Jose Sharks center Joe Thornton (19) and Los Angeles Kings defenseman Drew Doughty (8) looks on during the first period in Game 3 of their second-round NHL hockey Stanley Cup playoff series, Saturday, May 18, 2013, in San Jose, Calif. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)
  • Purdy: Sharks brace for possible suspension of Raffi Torres
    "The way I was brought up was, you've got to keep your head up," said Joe Thornton. "I was taught that at 6 years old."
  • San Jose Sharks defenseman Brent Burns (88) celebrates his goal with teammates Scott Hannan, center, and Joe Thornton (19) during the first period of Game 4 of their first-round NHL hockey Stanley Cup playoff series in San Jose, Calif., Tuesday, May 7, 2013 The Associated Press
    San Jose Sharks defenseman Brent Burns (88) celebrates his goal with teammates Scott Hannan, center, and Joe Thornton (19) during the first period of Game 4 of their first-round NHL hockey Stanley Cup playoff series in San Jose, Calif., Tuesday, May 7, 2013. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
  • San Jose Sharks respond to 'lack of integrity' claim by Canucks' Kevin Bieksa
    Logan Couture says he will let his play do his talking; Joe Thornton says he's not paying attention.
  • Bieksa targets Couture, Thornton as embellishers
    SAN JOSE -- Vancouver Canuck defenceman Kevin Bieksa says San Jose's top two centres, Joe Thornton and Logan Couture, are not playing the game with integrity and accused them of using embellishment to draw penalties.
  • San Jose Sharks center Joe Thornton, right, collides with Vancouver Canucks goalie Cory Schneider during the second period of Game 3 of their first-round NHL hockey Stanley Cup playoff series in San Jose, Calif., Sunday, May 5, 2013 The Associated Press
    San Jose Sharks center Joe Thornton, right, collides with Vancouver Canucks goalie Cory Schneider during the second period of Game 3 of their first-round NHL hockey Stanley Cup playoff series in San Jose, Calif., Sunday, May 5, 2013. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
  • Purdy: San Jose Sharks' old guard comes through in Game 2 win
    Joe Thornton and Patrick Marleau scored goals, setting up Raffi Torres for the overtime game-winner, and the San Jose Sharks are up 2-0 on the Vancouver Canucks.
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