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Sharks' Thornton gets four more points

Two goals, two assists in win against Blues

by Louie Korac / NHL.com Correspondent

Thornton's 3rd-period goal

SJS@STL: Thornton beats Allen with a backhanded shot

2/22/16: Joe Thornton steals the puck in the Blues' zone and beats Jake Allen from the slot with the backhand shot to increase the Sharks' lead

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ST. LOUIS -- Joe Thornton had a four-point game (two goals, two assists) and Logan Couture had two goals and an assist for the San Jose Sharks, who tied the NHL lead for most road wins with a 6-3 victory against the St. Louis Blues at Scottrade Center on Monday.

The Sharks (32-21-5) won their 21st road game, which tied the Washington Capitals for most in the League.

Tomas Hertl scored twice, Marc-Edouard Vlasic had two assists and Martin Jones made 25 saves for San Jose, which is 14-3-3 in its past 20 games and has scored four or more goals in four of the past six. The Sharks are 21-9-2 away from SAP Center.

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Situation Room

Coach's Challenge: SJS @ STL - 9:50 of the Third Period

Original call stands - good goal Blues

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Situation Room: SJS vs. STL

Situation Room: Bouwmeester's goal stands in 3rd

2/22/16: Jay Bouwmeester scores in the 3rd period and, after the Sharks challenge for potential goaltender interference, the on-ice call stands

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At 9:50 of the third period in the Sharks/Blues game, San Jose requested a Coach's Challenge to review whether a St. Louis player interfered with San Jose goaltender Martin Jones prior to Jay Bouwmeester's goal. 

After reviewing all available replays and consulting with NHL Hockey Operations staff, the Referee confirmed no goaltender interference infractions occurred before the puck crossed the goal line.

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injury

Blues' Elliott leaves game with lower-body injury

Goalie replaced by Jake Allen in first period

by Louie Korac / NHL.com Correspondent

Elliott's injury

SJS@STL: Elliott leaves game with leg injury

2/22/16: Brian Elliot leaves the game with an injury following the Sharks' third goal at 12:59 of the 1st period

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ST. LOUIS -- St. Louis Blues goalie Brian Elliott left the game Monday against the San Jose Sharks because of a lower-body injury.

Elliott, who started 18 consecutive games for the injured Jake Allen, appeared to injure himself trying to make a save on the Sharks' third goal in the first period, scored by Logan Couture with 7:01 remaining. He then skated off with head athletic trainer Ray Barile.

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game preview

Blues frustrated by Steen injury; Sharks make trade

Polak, Spaling arrive from Toronto but won't face St. Louis

by Louie Korac / NHL.com Correspondent

SHARKS (31-21-5) at BLUES (35-17-9) 

TV: 8 p.m. ET, NBCSN, SNO, SNW, SNP 

ST. LOUIS -- The St. Louis Blues will be missing another key piece because of injury entering their game against the San Jose Sharks on Monday.

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