Thornton registered an assist during Monday's game against the Rangers.

EDGE Analysis

Thornton has crawled out of the gate with just two assists through the first three games of the season. He's also registered only one shot on goal thus far. With all his running mates scoring around him, it's only a matter of time before Thornton joins the party. Remain patient with the proven veteran.

Thornton collected two assists in Saturday's Game 3 overtime win over the Penguins.

EDGE Analysis

They were the first two points of the series for Thornton, who helped the Sharks win their first ever game in the Stanley Cup Finals. The veteran was active all game, firing four shots on goal and looking dangerous on the top line with Joe Pavelski. Thornton now has 20 points in 21 games this postseason and will need to build off this outing if the Sharks hope to claw back and win the series.

Thornton dished out a trio of assists in Monday's 6-3 win over the Blues in Game 5.

EDGE Analysis

After being held off the scoresheet in Games 1 and 2 against St. Louis, Jumbo Joe has piled up six apples in the last three contests. The 36-year-old has scored at exactly a point-per-game clip this postseason (17 in 17), and while it's hard to consider that type of production "secondary scoring", Thornton has provided a veteran, big-body presence behind leading scorers Joe Pavelski and Logan Couture. Also, only seven of his 17 points have come on the power play, showing just how effective he's been at even strength against L.A., Nashville and St. Louis.

Thornton registered two helpers and a plus-2 rating during Thursday's 3-0 win over the Blues in Game 3 of the Western Conference Finals.

EDGE Analysis

Well, it looks like Thornton's hand is just fine. The 36-year-old broke out of his two-game cold streak, earning his fourth multi-point outing of the playoffs. The 1997 No. 1 pick has three goals and 10 helpers in the postseason, and it seems as though the top line figured out Brian Elliott in Game 3 (the netminder was benched in the third period). Thornton, Joe Pavelski and Tomas Hertl each notched two points and will look for more in Saturday's crucial Game 4.

Thornton sustained a hand injury against the Blues on Tuesday, though it won't be enough to keep him out of Thursday's Game 3 of the Western Conference Finals , Curtis Pashelka of the San Jose Mercury News reports.

EDGE Analysis

Thornton was slashed on his left hand, but the ailment did not cause him to leave Game 2. Jumbo Joe further proved that he's ready for the upcoming contest as he was able to grip his stick without issue at the Thursday morning skate. Thornton owners are craving offense from the veteran as he's gone pointless through two games against the Blues in the conference finals after blowing up in the quarterfinals, hanging two goals and eight points on the Predators.

Thornton registered a tally and a helper -- both on the power play -- during Thursday's 5-0 victory against the Predators in Game 7.

EDGE Analysis

As expected, Thornton's 82-point regular season has carried over to the playoffs, as the 36-year-old owns three goals and eight apples in 12 games so far. The veteran finished out the series by reaching the scoresheet in four straight, which also includes a power-play helper in each outing. Expect Thornton to continue his solid postseason against the St. Louis Blues in the Western Conference Finals.

Thornton collected two assists in Saturday's Game 5 win over the Predators.

EDGE Analysis

Thornton has had a strong series thus far, notching a goal and four assists in five games. The veteran has eight points in 10 postseason games and is one of the key reasons the Sharks have a chance to close out the series Monday. Look for the 36-year-old to play a big role in the offense as the Sharks look to move onto the Western Conference Final.

Thornton tallied a goal and an assist in Sunday's Game 2 win over the Predators.

EDGE Analysis

Thornton's goal came on an empty net to make the score 3-1, which ultimately proved to be crucial as Nashville struck again in the closing seconds. The 36-year-old, who is now up to five points through seven postseason games, figures to continue being a key cog in the Sharks offense for as long as they advance.

Thornton potted the team's lone goal in Monday's loss to the Kings.

EDGE Analysis

Thornton got San Jose on the board just 30 seconds into the contest, but he and his mates were unable to solve Jonathan Quick the rest of the way, as the Sharks ultimately fell in overtime. He's tallied a pair of points through three games in the series and figures to continue factoring into much of the club's offense going forward.

Thornton netted a power-play goal and also picked up an assist in Thursday night's 5-4 loss to the Jets.

EDGE Analysis

Thornton may be 36 years old, but he's played in every game this season and is averaging a point per contest. With his 62 assists being the most of any forward, Thornton has rediscovered his magic with the coaching change from Todd McLellan to Peter DeBoer. His huge season made for serious fantasy hockey implications, but it will be an afterthought to Sharks fans unless Jumbo Joe can help his team finally grab hold of the Stanley Cup hardware.