Sharks slip past Oilers in overtime

Published 12:00 am Thursday, March 15, 2018

EDMONTON, Alberta — Tomas Hertl had two goals, including the game-winner 2:40 into overtime, and the San Jose Sharks pulled out a 4-3 victory over the Edmonton Oilers on Wednesday night.

Logan Couture and Brenden Dillon also scored for the Sharks, who have won two straight. San Jose is in second place in the Pacific Division, three points ahead of Los Angeles and Anaheim with 12 games remaining.

Drake Caggiula, Oscar Klefbom and Ryan Nugent-Hopkins had the goals for the Oilers (30-35-5), who lost their second in a row.

San Jose’s Joonas Donskoi left the game with an apparent shoulder injury late in the third period, slamming his stick before he went up the tunnel after being driven into the boards by defenseman Ethan Bear.

The Finnish forward recorded 17 points in 61 games last season while fighting through a pair of shoulder injuries.

He experienced a resurgence after the Sharks acquired Evander Kane last month, scoring six points in seven games since the trade.

Also Wednesday:

Ducks 3, Canucks 0: ANAHEIM, Calif. — Jason Chimera got his first goal and assist with Anaheim to lead the way for the Ducks.

Devils 8, Golden Knights 3: LAS VEGAS — Blake Coleman scored twice to lift New Jersey.

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