Sharks fall to Coyotes in shootout

Arizona forwards Brendan Perlini and Radim Vrbata converted in the shootout and goalie Mike Smith stopped two of three shots in the one-on-one session as the Sharks absorbed only their second loss in 10 games.

In the shootout, Perlini beat goalie Martin Jones with a move to backhand and Vrbata roofed one on the forehand in close.

The Sharks produced all five of their shots in overtime on a power play courtesy of Arizona captain Shane Doan, who tripped Tomas Hertl at 2:09.

The visitors struck back 26 seconds later, however, as center Ryan White got credit for his fifth goal when his wrist shot from the right circle ramped up the stick of Sharks defenseman Brenden Dillon and over Jones’ left glove at 2:44.

The Coyotes broke a scoreless tie on the power play at 12:23 of the second when Doan scored his first goal since Dec. 23.

After being denied in close by Smith, Dillon squeezed his stick between the goalie’s legs to backhand the loose puck over the goal line at 17:15.

Marleau extended his points streak to a season-high six straight games by providing the primary assist.