Sharks Stage Dramatic Comeback to Defeat Islanders 5-4 in Overtime
Tomas Hertl's hat trick and William Eklund's last-second goal cap off San Jose's four-goal rally in the final 13 minutes.
- San Jose Sharks staged a dramatic comeback against the New York Islanders, scoring four unanswered goals in the final 13-plus minutes of the game to win 5-4 in overtime.
- Tomas Hertl scored a hat trick for the Sharks, including two extra-skater tallies late in the third period.
- William Eklund scored the winning goal with 4.3 seconds left in overtime, assisted by Mikael Granlund.
- Kevin Labanc also scored for the Sharks, beginning the comeback with 8:05 left in regulation.
- The Islanders, despite scoring goals by Julien Gauthier, Brock Nelson, Mike Reilly and Ryan Pulock, continued their third-period struggles, having been outscored 34-17 in the third period this season.