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Overtime Thriller: Sharks Stun Penguins 6-5

Summary

  • Sharks completed a four-goal third-period comeback to win.
  • John Klingberg scored the overtime winner for San Jose.
  • Sidney Crosby moved closer to a franchise scoring record.
Overtime Thriller: Sharks Stun Penguins 6-5

In an improbable turn of events, the San Jose Sharks erased a four-goal deficit in the third period to defeat the Pittsburgh Penguins 6-5 in overtime on Saturday. John Klingberg netted his second goal of the night in the extra frame, securing the Sharks' historic victory.

San Jose trailed 5-1 with under 14 minutes remaining. Klingberg and William Eklund sparked the rally, with Macklin Celebrini and Tyler Toffoli scoring with the goalie pulled to force overtime. Toffoli finished with two goals and two assists, while Celebrini added a goal and two assists.

The Penguins suffered a significant blow as Sidney Crosby scored a goal and assisted on another, bringing him within two points of Mario Lemieux's franchise record. Pittsburgh, however, extended their overtime losing streak and dropped their fourth consecutive game.

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