Sharks outlast struggling Blackhawks

2:17 AM, Feb 11, 2012   |    comments
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San Jose, CA (Sports Network) - Benn Ferriero's goal early in the third period proved to be the winner, as the San Jose Sharks kept the Chicago Blackhawks reeling with a 5-3 victory at HP Pavilion.

Justin Braun, Dan Boyle, Joe Thornton and Jamie McGinn also tallied goals for the Sharks, who snapped a two-game losing streak.

Antti Niemi stopped 30-of-33 shots for the win.

Marcus Kruger scored twice, while Bryan Bickell also lit the lamp for Chicago, which had its season-long losing streak reach seven games.

Corey Crawford allowed all five goals on 27 shots to take the loss.

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