Thornton had an incredible response to Karlsson being asked what he's learned from him this season

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A big reason why the San Jose Sharks are two wins away from advancing to the Stanley Cup Final is the play of their offensive defenceman, Erik Karlsson and Brent Burns.

The two create so many great opportunities for the Sharks' forwards with their ability to move the puck and get the puck on net in a quick and accurate fashion. Both Karlsson and Burns are second on the Sharks in playoff points with 15 each, and the former Senator leads the team in assists with 13.

Erik Karlsson is tied with Brent Burns for most points among defensemen in this #StanleyCup Playoffs (15). Last time that happened: 1999, when #LetsGoBuffalo blueliners Jason Woolley (4G, 11A) and Alexei Zhitnik (4G, 11A) did so. #SJSharks
— Scott Malone (@ScottMalone91) May 17, 2019

After Game 3, Karlsson was asked what he's learned from playing with one of the all-time great playmakers Joe Thornton and Jumbo Joe had an incredible answer.

"Nothing." Never change Jumbo Joe. Never change.

In Game 3, both Thornton and Karlsson came up clutch with two goals each (Karlsson scored the OT winner) and they'll need to be at their best in Game 4 if San Jose wants to take a 3-1 series lead.

(H/T: /r/hockey)