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Sharks start road trip, eyeing fourth straight win

Feb 23, 2009 - 2:27 PM San Jose (40-8-9) at Dallas (29-22-7), 8:00 pm EST

DALLAS (Ticker) -- The San Jose Sharks open a four-game road swing and aim for the their fourth consecutive victory Monday when they visit the Dallas Stars.

The Sharks, who were knocked out of the playoffs last season by the Stars in the Western Conference semifinals, currently own the best record in the NHL.

Jeremy Roenick picked up his 700th career assist in his return from a 10-week injury absence and Evgeni Nabokov made 22 saves Saturday to lead San Jose to a 3-1 triumph over the Atlanta Thrashers.

While the Sharks are on a three-game winning streak overall, they enter this contest hoping to snap a three-game losing skid on the road. San Jose also will visit Detroit, Ottawa and Montreal on this trip.

The Stars are coming off Saturday's 3-1 loss to the Chicago Blackhawks. Steve Ott netted the lone goal for Dallas, which has won five of its last eight contests.

Marty Turco, who is 28-20-7 with a 2.80 goals-against average and two shutouts this season, could extend his franchise record to 30 starts in this one.