Pavelski leads Sharks past Capitals, Holtby 5-3

 

Published: February 13, 2012

WASHINGTON (AP) — San Jose Sharks coach Todd McLellan was surprised to hear his team has won 16 of its past 17 games against the Washington Capitals.

"There isn't a magic wand or any secret formula to beating them," McLellan insisted.

Perhaps. A fluke of a first score, success on the power play, and two goals each by Joe Pavalski and Patrick Marleau sure do help, though. So does getting to face a goalie r...


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