Sharks' Thornton, Cheechoo pursue points/goals milestone.

From: San Jose Mercury News (San Jose, CA) | Date: April 15, 2006 | Copyright information

Byline: Victor Chi

SAN JOSE, Calif. _ Joe Thornton and Jonathan Cheechoo have the chance to be just the third set of teammates since the WHA/NHL merger in 1979-80 to lead the league in points and goals, respectively, in the same season.

With one game left, Thornton leads Jaromir Jagr 125-122 in points while Cheechoo is ahead of Jagr 56-54 in goals.

Wayne Gretzky (215 points) and Jarri Kurri (68 goals) did it for the Edmonton Oilers in 1985-86.

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