VANCOUVER -– Apparently, playing the full 60 minutes isn’t necessary when you’re going up against the Vancouver Canucks.
Patrick Marleau broke out of an even-strength scoring slump, while Tomas Hertl and Brent Burns each collected a goal and an assist as the Sharks came from behind to beat the Canucks on Thursday at Rogers Arena, 3-2.
Marleau’s first five-on-five goal in a manned net since Dec. 28 was the game-winner, breaking a 2-2 tie. He flipped in a dish from Joonas Donskoi at 5:29 of the third period for his 19th goal, equaling his output from last season.