SAN JOSE — Sharks territory received a double dose of excitement Tuesday.
First, news broke that Joe Thornton resumed skating last week. Then, the Sharks went out and extended their winning streak to a season high five games by stomping all over the New Jersey Devils (37-28-8) in a 6-2 win at SAP Center.
With the win, the Sharks pushed their lead over the Los Angeles Kings for second place in the Pacific Division to four points while regaining a five-point edge over the fourth place Anaheim Ducks.
The Sharks carried the momentum of their 3-0 road trip through Western Canada into the first period, jumping out to an early 3-1 lead.