GLENDALE, Ariz.
Steve Atwater Jersey . - The San Jose Sharks had been trying to get Joe Pavelski to 40 goals
for three games, looking for him at every chance, sending extra passes
his way.
Pavelski got No. 40 out of the way quickly against Phoenix and the
Sharks got through a difficult game for a nice post-season tune-up to
boot.
Pavelski had two goals to become the fourth player in team history with
40 goals in a season and San Jose closed out the regular season with a
3-2 win over the Coyotes on Saturday night.
"It was nice it comes right away in the game," Pavelski said of goal No.
40. "I could feel everyone try to pass to me, so its cool, but the win
obviously is nice going into the playoffs. Guys feel good about
themselves."
The Sharks wrapped up a playoff spot more than three weeks ago and
already had their first-round matchup set up, so there wasnt much to
gain against the playing-out-the-string Coyotes.
Pavelski knocked out his milestone on a power play 3:43 into the game
and added No. 41 midway through to join Owen Nolan, Jonathan Cheechoo
and Patrick Marleau in San Joses 40-goal club.
The rest of the game was ugly at times, filled with turnovers and
mistakes, but the Sharks found a way to grind out a victory before
getting a rematch against the Los Angeles Kings in the playoffs.
Logan Couture scored, Dan Boyle had a pair of assists and Antti Niemi
stopped 30 shots, including Shane Doan on a breakaway late in the third
period for San Jose.
"This one was a tough to watch and be part of, the turnovers, the
casualness, it was kind of a no-hitter from both teams, which benefited
us, obviously, to stay healthy," Sharks coach Todd McLellan said. "Im
glad this ones over and we can focus on playing playoff hockey."
The Coyotes have limped to the end of the season and are ready for it to
just end after being knocking out of playoff contention Friday night.
Goalie Mark Visentin gave up two goals in the opening 10 minutes of his
NHL debut before settling down, stopping 29 shots.
Phoenix generated some good scoring chances, yet couldnt capitalize on
most of them, stretching their losing streak to seven games.
Mike Ribeiro and Doan scored for the Coyotes, who have not won since
March 27.
"We want to beat everybody and just end this stupid streak," Doan said.
The Sharks locked up their playoff spot on March 24 and already know
theyll face the Kings in the opening round, so the finale was little
more than a tuneup.
The Coyotes had been hoping this would be the deciding weekend for their
post-season hopes.
They never got to it.
Despite Dallas inability to run away with the Wests final playoff spot,
Phoenix couldnt make up ground, losing six straight games until the
Stars wrapped up their place in the post-season by beating Colorado on
Friday night.
With nothing but pride left to play for and Mike Smith sidelined for the
ninth straight game, the Coyotes decided to give Visentin his shot at
the big time.
The 27th overall pick of the 2010 NHL draft, he went 14-19-5 with a 3.30
goals-against average in 44 games with Portland of the AHL.
His NHL debut did not go well early.
Visentin was caught out of position on a power play early in the first
period and Pavelski whipped a wrister past him on a short rush. Pavelski
beat him again midway through the period, squeezing a shot from the
short side past his stick side.
Visentin settled his nerves after that, making some tough saves in
traffic. Couture scored 38 seconds into the third period, but needed a
nifty, between-the-legs-redirect after a turnover by Phoenixs
Kyle Chipchura to beat him.
"They werent the greatest of goals, but at the end of the day you just
have to put it behind you," Visentin said. "The biggest thing was
basically resetting between periods and coming out with a fresh
mindset."
Ribeiro scored midway through the second period, taking a pass from
Radim Vrbata, waiting until Niemi committed, then flipping a shot that
went off the inside of the goalies glove arm into the net.
Coutures goal put San Jose up 3-1, but Doan cut the lead back to one
quickly, beating Niemi on a one-timer from the right faceoff dot 44
seconds later.
That was it for the Coyotes, though, leaving them with one more chance
to end their losing streak while sending the Sharks into the playoffs
with an extra dose of confidence.
NOTES: The Coyotes close out the regular season against Dallas at home
on Sunday. ... Sharks D Scott Hannan did not make the trip to Arizona
after taking a hard hit from Colorados Patrick Bordeleau on Friday
night. ... RW Mike Brown also stayed home with his wife due to deliver
their baby. ... Ribeiros goal was his second in 24 games.
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The 2014 first-round pick has yet to start this season, but led a
touchdown drive in Week 13 against the Buffalo Bills in relief of Brian
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Browns coach Mike Pettine appeared to tip his hand on Monday, telling
members of the media at his press conference he was not ready to make an
announcement because he had not spoken to both players involved. The
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He later apologized for the comment.
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and no touchdowns. He has thrown for 3,196 yards and 11 touchdowns with
12 interceptions this season.
Playing only in relief of Hoyer, Manziel has completed 5 of 8 passes for
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The Browns, 7-6, sit in last place in the AFC North and one game out of a
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