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Marleau, Thornton lead Sharks to fast start

Updated: January 28, 2013, 5:56 PM ET
Associated Press

(Eds: Updates. With AP Photos.)

By JOSH DUBOW

AP Sports Writer

SAN JOSE, Calif. -- Patrick Marleau and Joe Thornton have found the perfect way to silence the talk about whether their window for success is closing in San Jose.

With Marleau scoring goals at a record pace to start the lockout-shortened season and Thornton at his playmaking best, the Sharks have won their first five games to get off to the best start in franchise history.

The fast start comes nine months ...

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