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San Jose Sharks' Joe Thornton, right, fights with Toronto Maple Leafs' Nazem Kadri during the first period of an NHL hockey game Thursday, Jan. 4, 2018, in Toronto. (Frank Gunn/The Canadian Press via AP)

Grabbing a beard? The NHL has it covered

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San Jose Sharks defenseman Brent Burns, right, celebrates his game-winning goal with teammates Joe Thornton, left, and Joe Pavelski (8) during overtime of an NHL hockey game against the Carolina Hurricanes on Thursday, Dec. 7, 2017, in San Jose, Calif. San Jose won 5-4. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)

Burns scores game winner in Sharks 5-4 win over Hurricanes

By RICK EYMER - Associated Press

Arizona Coyotes defenseman Luke Schenn (2) checks San Jose Sharks right wing Kevin Labanc (62) into the boards during the second period of an NHL hockey game Wednesday, Nov. 22, 2017, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Couture helps Sharks beat Coyotes 3-1

By JONATHAN DALTON - Associated Press

Sharks begin 1st training camp without Marleau in 21 years

By JOSH DUBOW - Associated Press

FILE - In this March 21, 2017, file photo, San Jose Sharks' Patrick Marleau (12) gains control of the puck against Minnesota Wild's Jared Spurgeon (46) in the second period of an NHL hockey game in St. Paul, Minn. Marleau has left the Sharks and signed an $18.75 million, three-year deal with the Toronto Maple Leafs.(AP Photo/Stacy Bengs)

Sharks sign Thornton to 1-year deal after losing Marleau

By JOSH DUBOW - Associated Press

FILE - In this Feb. 18, 2017, file photo, San Jose Sharks center Joe Thornton, right, knocks the puck away from Arizona Coyotes right wing Shane Doan during the third period of an NHL hockey game in Glendale, Ariz. Thornton will undergo surgery to repair torn ligaments in his left knee before becoming a potential free agent this summer. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson, File)

Sharks C Thornton undergoes ACL surgery before free agency

By JOSH DUBOW - Associated Press

Edmonton Oilers goalie Cam Talbot (33) blocks a goal attempt by San Jose Sharks center Patrick Marleau (12) during the second period in Game 6 of a first-round NHL hockey playoff series Saturday, April 22, 2017, in San Jose, Calif. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)

End of Sharks season could bring end to Thornton-Marleau era

By JOSH DUBOW - Associated Press

San Jose Sharks' Joe Thornton, right, celebrates as Edmonton Oilers goalie Cam Talbot, left, is beaten for a goal on a shot from San Jose Sharks' Logan Couture, not seen, during the first period in Game 4 of a first-round NHL hockey playoff series Tuesday, April 18, 2017, in San Jose, Calif. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)

Healthy Thornton, Couture get Sharks back in series

By JOSH DUBOW - Associated Press

Thornton returns to lineup for Sharks in Game 3 vs. Oilers

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Sharks Cs Thornton, Couture remain sidelined by injuries

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San Jose Sharks' Joe Thornton watches play during the first period of the team's NHL hockey game against the Vancouver Canucks on Sunday, April 2, 2017, in Vancouver, British Columbia. (Darryl Dyck/The Canadian Press via AP)

Thornton leaves Sharks’ game against Canucks with leg injury

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San Jose Sharks' goalie Martin Jones, left, makes a glove save as Vancouver Canucks' Griffen Molino crashes into the net during the second period of an NHL hockey game in Vancouver, British Columbia, Sunday, April 2, 2017. (Darryl Dyck/The Canadian Press via AP)

Sharks beat Canucks 3-1 after losing Thornton to leg injury

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San Jose Sharks players celebrate a goal by forward Joe Thornton (19) during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the New Jersey Devils, Sunday, Feb. 12, 2017, in Newark, N.J. (AP Photo/Mel Evans)

Brent Burns scores 2, Sharks beat Devils 4-1

By MIKE FARRELL - Associated Press

New York Islanders' Anthony Beauvillier (72) celebrates after scoring his first career goal as San Jose Sharks goalie Aaron Dell gets up during the second period of an NHL hockey game, Tuesday, Oct. 18, 2016, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

Pavelski’s late goal lifts Sharks past Islanders 3-2

By VIN A. CHERWOO - Associated Press

Washington Capitals' Jay Beagle, reacts after scoring a goal against the San Jose Sharks during the first period of an NHL hockey game, Wednesday, Feb. 11, 2015, in San Jose, Calif. (AP Photo/George Nikitin)

Joel Ward scores winner for Capitals in OT, beats the Sharks

By Rick Eymer - Associated Press

San Jose Sharks' Mike Brown, right, celebrates after scoring against the Los Angeles Kings during the second period of Game 2 of an NHL hockey first-round playoff series Sunday, April 20, 2014, in San Jose, Calif. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)

Sharks take 2-0 series lead with 7-2 win vs. Kings

By JOSH DUBOW - Associated Press

San Jose Sharks' Marc-Edouard Vlasic (44) celebrates with Joe Pavelski, left, after Vlasic scored against the Los Angeles Kings during the second period of Game 1 of an NHL hockey first-round playoff series Thursday, April 17, 2014, in San Jose, Calif. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)

Sharks beat Kings 6-3 in Game 1

By JOSH DUBOW - Associated Press

San Jose Sharks center Logan Couture (39) is congratulated by teammates after scoring during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the Los Angeles Kings in San Jose, Calif., Thursday, April 3, 2014. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)

Sharks beat Kings 2-1 in possible playoff preview

By JOSH DUBOW - Associated Press