Sports | hockey Thornton Leads Sharks to 3-2 Win Over Stars Canucks down Blackhawks, Coyotes skate past Kings By Doug Sweeney Posted Dec 6, 2007 12:15 AM CST Copied Dallas Stars goalie Marty Turco (35) lays down on a shot attempt by San Jose Sharks right wing Mike Grier (25) in the second period of a NHL hockey game in Dallas, Wednesday, Dec. 5, 2007. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez) (Associated Press) With the score knotted at 2-2 midway through the third period Milan Michalek found Joe Thornton for the go-ahead goal, giving the San Jose Sharks the lead and eventually the 3-2 win over the Dallas Stars. Thronton also added 2 assists as the Sharks won their third straight and improved to 14-8-4 on the season, according to the AP. Elsewhere in the Western Conference: Brendan Morrison’s third period goal gave the Vancouver Canucks a 3-2 victory over the Chicago Blackhawks. Roberto Luongo had 25 saves. The Phoenix Coyotes snapped their four-game losing streak with a 4-1 win over the Los Angeles Kings. Peter Mueller had a goal and two assists for the Coyotes. Read These Next SCOTUS sounds skeptical about law banning gay conversion therapy. Robin Williams' daughter: AI clips of him are 'disturbing' Apprehensions at the US-Mexico border have fallen dramatically. You might want to take mass transit instead of driving in this city. Report an error