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Pavelski scores early in third to push Sharks back into first in league standings

Associated Press

Saturday, March 28, 2009

SAN JOSE, Calif. -- The San Jose Sharks are back on top of the NHL standings, but rookie coach Todd McLellan hopes his team doesn't lose sight of the big picture. "I really don't think right now this group is focused on staying in front of Detroit," McLellan said after Joe Pavelski's power-play goal early in the third period lifted San Jose to a 3-2 win over the Phoenix Coyotes on Saturday night. "We can't play these last seven games with Detroit in the back of our mind. We are a better team wh ...

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