Sharks earn playoff berth

Joe Thornton assisted on four goals, including Christian Ehrhoff’s winner just 34 seconds into overtime, as the San Jose Sharks earned a playoff spot with a 5-4 victory over the Canucks Wednesday night in Vancouver, British Columbia.

Sabres 3, Canadiens 1: At Buffalo, N.Y., Daniel Briere faked out a defenseman and then did the same to the goalie to score on a breathtaking rush, sealing Buffalo’s win over Montreal.

Miller has hip surgery

Los Angeles Kings defenseman Aaron Miller underwent hip surgery to remove a bone spur and repair a torn labrum.

The procedure was performed by hip specialist Dr. Carlos Guanche in suburban Van Nuys.