Overview
- The San Jose Sharks staged a three-goal third-period comeback to beat the Vancouver Canucks 3-2, with Will Smith scoring twice and Mason Marchment netting the go-ahead goal 11 seconds after Smith’s second.
- Vancouver led 2-0 after two periods on goals by Drew O’Connor and Liam Öhgren, and goalie Leevi Meriläinen made 21 saves before the collapse in the final frame.
- Filip Bystedt was called up from the AHL and made his NHL debut, drawing praise for an active first shift and several noticeable plays in his initial game with the Sharks.
- San Jose overcame a slow night and an 0-for-4 power-play start when Smith’s first goal came on the fifth Sharks power play; Yaroslav Askarov finished with 23 saves to preserve the win.
- The victory gives the Sharks short-term momentum at home but does not erase concerns about being outplayed for much of the game, and the Canucks remain near the bottom of the standings after losing 11 of their last 12 games.