San Jose Sharks center Patrick Marleau (12) celebrates with center Joe Pavelski (8) after the goal against the Phoenix Coyotes during the third period at HP Pavilion. The San Jose Sharks defeated the Phoenix Coyotes 5-3. (PHOTO: US PRESSWIRE)
SAN JOSE, CA - Patrick Marleau continued his torrid start to the season, scoring two of the Sharks' four third-period goals, and San Jose rallied to beat the Phoenix Coyotes, 5-3, in its home opener at HP Pavilion.
Joe Thornton registered a goal and three assists for the Sharks, who opened the season with wins at Calgary and Edmonton.
Steve Sullivan had a goal and an assist for Phoenix, which squandered a 3-1 lead in the third. Jason LaBarbera, starting in place of Mike Smith, stopped 30 shots.
Smith missed the game with a lower-body injury suffered in Wednesday's home win over Columbus.
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