Wednesday Night Rivalry: Sharks 5, Avalanche 1

Sharks 5, Avalanche 1
Melker Karlsson (68), Joe Pavelski (8) and Scott Hannan (27) of the San Jose Sharks celebrate after Hannan scored a goal against the Colorado Avalanche at SAP Center.

Sharks 5, Avalanche 1
San Jose Sharks' Matt Nieto (center) vies for the puck against Colorado Avalanche's Zach Redmond (right) during the first period of an NHL hockey game Wednesday, April 1, 2015, in San Jose, Calif.

Sharks 5, Avalanche 1
San Jose Sharks' Joe Thornton (19) is defended by Colorado Avalanche's Matt Duchene (9) and Tyson Barrie (4) during the first period.

Sharks 5, Avalanche 1
San Jose Sharks' Taylor Fedun (43) works against Colorado Avalanche's Joey Hishon (38) during the second period.

Sharks 5, Avalanche 1
Freddie Hamilton (13) of the Colorado Avalanche tries to check Justin Braun (61) of the San Jose Sharks into the glass.

Sharks 5, Avalanche 1
San Jose Sharks' Chris Tierney (50) scores against the Colorado Avalanche during the third period.

Sharks 5, Avalanche 1
Colorado Avalanche goalie Reto Berra (20) is beaten for a goal on a shot from San Jose Sharks' Patrick Marleau, not seen, during the third period.

Sharks 5, Avalanche 1
Logan Couture (39) of the San Jose Sharks shoots and scores an empty net goal past Zach Redmond (22) of the Colorado Avalanche in the third period at SAP Center.