Overview
- William Eklund scored 42 seconds in, and Alexander Wennberg and Philipp Kurashev added first-period goals for a 3-1 lead.
- Will Smith and Tyler Toffoli scored late in the second, with Macklin Celebrini’s assist extending his point streak to six games.
- The victory was San Jose’s first at the Shark Tank this season after an 0-3-2 home start and a drought dating to March 27 last season.
- Dawson Mercer netted two power-play goals for New Jersey, and Jake Allen took his first loss after five straight wins.
- Rookie defenseman Sam Dickinson played his ninth NHL game, leaving San Jose to decide whether a 10th appearance will burn a year of his entry-level contract.