Thornton adds scoring to repertoire: Joe Thornton scored two goals in the first period, and the San Jose Sharks eliminated the Phoenix Coyotes from playoff contention with a 3-1 victory Sunday night. Thornton is the NHL leader with 65 assists, but the All-Star center has been on a goal-scoring tear lately with eight in the Sharks' last five games. He scored just 14 seconds into San Jose's final meeting of the season with the Coyotes, then added his 28th goal late in the first period. (Updated 03/30/2008).
Injury Report
No information available at this time (Updated 7/20/08).
Fantasy Analysis
Thornton has never scored more than 37 goals in his decade-long career as one of the NHL's top passers, but his 28 goals this year are his highest tally in a half-decade. If he can manage seven points in the final three games of the season, he will reach 100 points for the third straight campaign. Regardless, he has developed into one of the best Fantasy options in the league. (Updated 03/30/2008).
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Thornton adds scoring to repertoire: Joe Thornton scored two goals in the first period, and the San Jose Sharks eliminated the Phoenix Coyotes from playoff contention with a 3-1 victory Sunday night. Thornton is the NHL leader with 65 assists, but the All-Star center has been on a goal-scoring tear lately with eight in the Sharks' last five games. He scored just 14 seconds into San Jose's final meeting of the season with the Coyotes, then added his 28th goal late in the first period. (Updated 03/30/2008).
Injury Report
No information available at this time (Updated 7/20/08).
Fantasy Analysis
Thornton has never scored more than 37 goals in his decade-long career as one of the NHL's top passers, but his 28 goals this year are his highest tally in a half-decade. If he can manage seven points in the final three games of the season, he will reach 100 points for the third straight campaign. Regardless, he has developed into one of the best Fantasy options in the league. (Updated 03/30/2008).
