At playoff time, it helps to have depth and the Sharks have as much as anybody. Much will be expected of the No. 1 line featuring Joe Thornton, Milan Michalek and Jonathan Cheechoo, but a recently tweaked second line will also make some noise.
Captain Patrick Marleau and Joe Pavelski will have a new right wing when the Sharks open their quarterfinal series against Calgary Wednesday night. Ryane Clowe, who missed 67 games because of a knee injury, has been back since March 30. With Clowe, this No. 2 line now has three important attributes: speed (Marleau), skill (Pavelski) and power (Clowe).
Besides the speed, Marleau also has a great shot.
“Patty’s speed is hard on the defense and can back them up,” Clowe said. “He has a great shot, too.”
“Patty and I clicked early and it’s been great,” Pavelski said.
San Jose Sharks - News: Pavelski, Marleau and Clowe Unite - 04/08/2008
Pavelski, Marleau and Clowe Unite
Pavelski, Marleau and Clowe Unite 
