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GLENDALE, Ariz. - The San Jose Sharks had been trying to get Joe Pavelski to 40 goals for three games, looking for him at every chance, sending extra passes his way. Pavelski got No. 40 out of the way quickly against Phoenix and the Sharks got through a difficult game for a nice post-season tune-up to boot. Pavelski had two goals to become the fourth player in team history with 40 goals in a season and San Jose closed out the regular season with a 3-2 win over the Coyotes on Saturday night. "It was nice it comes right away in the game," Pavelski said of goal No. 40. "I could feel everyone try to pass to me, so its cool, but the win obviously is nice going into the playoffs. Guys feel good about themselves." The Sharks wrapped up a playoff spot more than three weeks ago and already had their first-round matchup set up, so there wasnt much to gain against the playing-out-the-string Coyotes. Pavelski knocked out his milestone on a power play 3:43 into the game and added No. 41 midway through to join Owen Nolan, Jonathan Cheechoo and Patrick Marleau in San Joses 40-goal club. The rest of the game was ugly at times, filled with turnovers and mistakes, but the Sharks found a way to grind out a victory before getting a rematch against the Los Angeles Kings in the playoffs. Logan Couture scored, Dan Boyle had a pair of assists and Antti Niemi stopped 30 shots, including Shane Doan on a breakaway late in the third period for San Jose. "This one was a tough to watch and be part of, the turnovers, the casualness, it was kind of a no-hitter from both teams, which benefited us, obviously, to stay healthy," Sharks coach Todd McLellan said. "Im glad this ones over and we can focus on playing playoff hockey." The Coyotes have limped to the end of the season and are ready for it to just end after being knocking out of playoff contention Friday night. Goalie Mark Visentin gave up two goals in the opening 10 minutes of his NHL debut before settling down, stopping 29 shots. Phoenix generated some good scoring chances, yet couldnt capitalize on most of them, stretching their losing streak to seven games. Mike Ribeiro and Doan scored for the Coyotes, who have not won since March 27. "We want to beat everybody and just end this stupid streak," Doan said. The Sharks locked up their playoff spot on March 24 and already know theyll face the Kings in the opening round, so the finale was little more than a tuneup. The Coyotes had been hoping this would be the deciding weekend for their post-season hopes. They never got to it. Despite Dallas inability to run away with the Wests final playoff spot, Phoenix couldnt make up ground, losing six straight games until the Stars wrapped up their place in the post-season by beating Colorado on Friday night. With nothing but pride left to play for and Mike Smith sidelined for the ninth straight game, the Coyotes decided to give Visentin his shot at the big time. The 27th overall pick of the 2010 NHL draft, he went 14-19-5 with a 3.30 goals-against average in 44 games with Portland of the AHL. His NHL debut did not go well early. Visentin was caught out of position on a power play early in the first period and Pavelski whipped a wrister past him on a short rush. Pavelski beat him again midway through the period, squeezing a shot from the short side past his stick side. Visentin settled his nerves after that, making some tough saves in traffic. Couture scored 38 seconds into the third period, but needed a nifty, between-the-legs-redirect after a turnover by Phoenixs Kyle Chipchura to beat him. "They werent the greatest of goals, but at the end of the day you just have to put it behind you," Visentin said. "The biggest thing was basically resetting between periods and coming out with a fresh mindset." Ribeiro scored midway through the second period, taking a pass from Radim Vrbata, waiting until Niemi committed, then flipping a shot that went off the inside of the goalies glove arm into the net. Coutures goal put San Jose up 3-1, but Doan cut the lead back to one quickly, beating Niemi on a one-timer from the right faceoff dot 44 seconds later. That was it for the Coyotes, though, leaving them with one more chance to end their losing streak while sending the Sharks into the playoffs with an extra dose of confidence. NOTES: The Coyotes close out the regular season against Dallas at home on Sunday. ... Sharks D Scott Hannan did not make the trip to Arizona after taking a hard hit from Colorados Patrick Bordeleau on Friday night. ... RW Mike Brown also stayed home with his wife due to deliver their baby. ... Ribeiros goal was his second in 24 games. 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Martin had 27 points with some key baskets down the stretch, Love had his usual double-double, and the Timberwolves snapped a three-game losing streak with a 112-106 victory Saturday night over the suddenly slipping Dallas Mavericks.BATHURST, N.B. -- Jonathan Drouin scored and added three assists as the Halifax Mooseheads dominated the Acadie-Bathurst Titan in a 9-1 victory on Sunday in Quebec Major Junior Hockey League action. Darcy Ashley and Luca Ciampini had a goal and two assists each for Halifax (30-16-1), which won its fourth consecutive game. Brent Andrews, Brandon Vuic, Danny Moynihan, Nikolaj Ehlers, Matt Murphy and Philippe Gadoury also scored for the Mooseheads. Goaltender Zachary Fucale made 22 saves for the win. Simon Fortier was the lone scorer for Acadie-Bathurst (17-25-4). Jacob Brennan started in net for the Titan, stopping nine of 13 shots, before giving way to Miguel Sullivan, who turned aside 34-of-39 shots in 44 minutes of relief. --- SCREAMING EAGLES 5 ISLANDERS 1 SYDNEY, N.S. -- Julien Pelletier scored twice and Justin Hache had three assists as Cape Breton handed Charlottetown its fourth straight loss. Kyle Farrell had a goal and an assist for the Screaming Eagles (24-19-3) while Charles-Eric Legare and Clark Bishop each scored once. The Islanders (17-25-5) got their lone goal from Spenser Cobbold. Cape Bretons Zachary Fortin made 32 saves for the win as Charlottetowns Mason MacDonald turned away 29-of-33 shots in defeat. --- VOLTIGEURS 3 WILDCATS 0 MONCTON, N.B. -- Louis-Philip Guindon stopped all 22 shots his way as Drummondville blanked the Wildcatts.dddddddddddd Matthew Boudons opened the scoring in the first period for the Voltigeurs (29-16-2) and Alexandre Grand-Maison tacked on two more goals, including one into an empty net. Conor Garland led all Moncton (23-23-2) skaters with six shots on net. Alex Dubeau made 22 saves for the Wildcats, who went 0 for 9 with the man advantage. --- FOREURS 3 ARMADA 2 (SO) BOISBRIAND, Que. -- Nicolas Aube-Kubel scored the winner as Val-dOr edged the Armada. Olivier Galipeau forced extra time for the Foreurs (29-16-2) with a goal at 17:23 of the third period while Pierre-Maxime Poudrier had the other. Samuel Hodhod and Christopher Clapperton scored for Blainville-Boisbriand (28-10-8) and Guillaume Beaudoin assisted on both. Antoine Bibeau made 21 saves for Val-dOr through 65 minutes and three more in the shootout as Etienne Marcoux stopped 27 shots for the Armada. --- TIGRES 3 HUSKIES 2 VICTORIAVILLE, Que. -- Francois Tremblay made 46 saves as the Tigres slipped past Rouyn-Noranda for their fifth win in a row. Jean-Francois Plante, Philippe Hudon and Ross Johnston scored for Victoriaville (21-19-6), which led 3-0 midway through the second period. Marcus Power and Jason Fuchs responded for the Huskies (26-15-5) and Jean-Sebastien Dea earned an assist on each. Rouyn-Norandas Alexandre Belanger kicked out 21-of-24 shots in a losing cause. ' ' '