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Sharks Win Fourth Straight as Graf Nets OT Winner in Minnesota

Improved goaltending drives San Jose's surge behind rookie production.

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.