San Jose Sharks Secure First Win with Dramatic OT Comeback Against Utah
The Sharks overcame a three-goal deficit in the final minutes to defeat the Utah Hockey Club 5-4 in overtime, ending a nine-game winless streak.
- Alexander Wennberg scored the overtime winner for San Jose, marking his first goal of the season during a power play.
- Fabian Zetterlund, Mikael Granlund, and Tyler Toffoli each scored late in the third period to erase Utah's 4-1 lead.
- Utah's Matias Maccelli scored twice, but the team suffered its fourth consecutive loss, struggling defensively in the final minutes.
- Sharks' goaltender Mackenzie Blackwood made 19 saves, while Utah's Connor Ingram faced 45 shots, saving 41.
- This victory prevented San Jose from starting back-to-back seasons with a 10-game winless streak.