SAN JOSE, Calif., March 12 (UPI) -- Jonathan Cheechoo's second goal gave San Jose a two-goal lead Thursday night and the Sharks held on to down the New York Islanders, 5-4.
San Jose halted a three-game losing streak and extended its lead in the Pacific Division over Dallas to three points. The Islanders saw their winless skid reach six games.
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The Sharks scored three unanswered goals in a four-goal second period with Cheechoo tipping in a shot by Brad Stuart for a 3-1 lead.
New York closed within 4-3 before Cheechoo scored on the player play 1:59 into the third period. Michael Peca scored shorthanded midway through the period to account for the final margin.
The Islanders outshot the Sharks, 37-27.
