Mike Modano is close to returning to the Stars lineup for the first time in more than a month.

Roberto Luongo bailed out his team with a 38-save performance, leading the Canucks to a 3-1 victory over the Sharks on Sunday night.

SMatt Carle's stint in the minors is over.

Patrick Marleau set a franchise record for career goals, Mark Bell and Milan Michalek scored the tying and go-ahead goals 4 1-2 minutes apart in the second period, and the Sharks beat the Kings 5-2 on Thursday night.

Vancouver Canucks goaltender Roberto Luongo, Ottawa Senators left wing Dany Heatley and San Jose Sharks center Joe Thornton were named the NHL's "Three Stars of the Week" on Monday.

The Sharks are reportedly growing impatient with head coach Ron Wilson.

Ryane Clowe had his first three-goal game, Joe Thornton got three assists and the Sharks' formidable power play overwhelmed another opponent in a 5-2 victory over the Blue Jackets on Saturday night.

Columbus forward Rick Nash and San Jose counterpart Milan Michalek sat out Saturday night with injuries, leaving both teams without a top scorer.

Patrick Marleau had a goal and three assists while becoming the Sharks' career scoring leader, and Joe Thornton contributed four assists during their rally from a three-goal deficit to a 9-4 victory over the Red Wings on Thursday night.

Sharks forward Mark Bell pleaded not guilty Wednesday to three felony charges stemming from an accident over the Labor Day weekend.

The San Jose Sharks assigned right wing Steve Bernier and defenseman Matt Carle to their AHL affiliate in Worcester on Tuesday, a surprising demotion for two of their top young regulars.

The Sharks didn't waste any time bouncing back from a lopsided defeat.