SAN JOSE, Calif., Feb. 2 (UPI) -- A shorthanded breakaway goal by Patrick Marleau proved to be the decisive tally Tuesday in the San Jose Sharks' 5-3 win over Phoenix.
Marleau's wrist shot off an assist by Joe Pavelski was one of four goals the Sharks rang up in the final period to notch their fifth victory in six games.
Pavelski scored twice for the Sharks, who also had a goal from Kyle Wellwood and an empty-netter by Joe Thornton that closed out the scoring.
Antti Niemi started for San Jose and gave up three goals on 27 shots. Alex Stalock came in and stopped all nine shots he faced.
Ilya Bryzgalov allowed four goals on 37 shots in goal for the Coyotes.
Phoenix, which had won its last five road games, led 3-0 in the second period after first-period goals by Radim Vrbata and Keith Yandle. Paul Bissonnette tallied at 10:13, but that was the last goal the Coyotes could muster.
Phoenix was outshot 15-6 in the third period.
