Overview
- Collin Graf scored 2:41 into overtime off a Macklin Celebrini feed to cap a 2-1 comeback after Will Smith’s third-period power-play equalizer.
- Yaroslav Askarov stopped 28 shots in an unexpected start over Alex Nedeljkovic, with no reason provided for the switch, as San Jose’s netminding remains a strength.
- San Jose extended its winning streak to four games and its point streak to seven.
- Celebrini logged two assists to extend his point run to four games, while Smith’s goal continued his five-game point streak.
- Matt Boldy netted a second-period power-play goal for Minnesota, which continues to rank among the NHL’s top units with the man advantage.