Penalty shots fuel Sharks 5-2 win over Capitals (AP)

December 31st, 2009

San Jose Sharks' Ryane Clowe (29) slides on the ice after being tripped by Washington Capitals' Mike Green, not seen, during the second period of an NHL hockey game Wednesday, Dec. 30, 2009, in San Jose, Calif. At left is Capitals' Alex Ovechkin; goalie Michal Neuvirth (30) at right. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)AP - Joe Thornton had an unusual decision to make when he prepared for his penalty shot in the third period. Having watched teammate Ryane Clowe already convert a penalty shot with a backhander, Thornton figured he needed to try a different tact.




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