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Steve Shields, who has struggled since Mike Vernon was traded by San Jose, stopped 24 shots for his third shutout of the season as the Sharks blanked Atlanta.
The expansion Thrashers have lost four in a row and stretched their season-long winless streak to 12 games (0-10-2). Atlanta has gone nearly a month since its last victory, a 1-0 decision over Philadelphia on Jan. 14.
