Avalanche Overcome Sharks with Kiviranta's Late Heroics

Joel Kiviranta's two third-period goals secured Colorado's 4-2 win over San Jose, extending the Sharks' struggles in closing out games.

Joel Kiviranta scored twice in the third period, including the game-winner, as the Avalanche defeated the Sharks 4-2 in San Jose.
Colorado's Mackenzie Blackwood, facing his former team after a recent trade, made 32 saves to secure the victory.
San Jose became the first NHL team to lose three consecutive home games in regulation after leading in the third period of each game.
The Avalanche's power play, which had struggled in recent games, converted twice, including Mikko Rantanen's tying goal in the third period.
The Sharks, now on a three-game losing streak, failed to capitalize on four power play opportunities and remain at the bottom of the Pacific Division.