William Eklund scored a power-play goal just 39 seconds into overtime, helping the San Jose Sharks defeat the Washington Capitals 2-1 on Tuesday.
The Sharks got a power play late in the third period after Washington forward Tom Wilson was penalized for high-sticking rookie Macklin Celebrini. The Capitals managed to hold off San Jose during regular time to secure a point, but Eklund’s one-timer from the right circle slipped past Logan Thompson for his fifth goal of the season.
Tyler Toffoli scored for the Sharks late in the first period, and Celebrini recorded an assist on Eklund’s goal, extending his point streak to five games.
Mackenzie Blackwood made 27 saves for the Sharks, who have won four of their last five games. San Jose is now 2-0-0 on their six-game road trip and 4-7-4 away from home this season.
Nic Dowd scored for the Capitals in the second period, and Thompson stopped 29 shots. Washington’s winning streak was stopped at four games, as they were aiming for their second five-game win streak of the season. The Capitals had previously won five games in a row from October 15-23.
Ivan Miroshnichenko assisted on Dowd’s goal, marking a three-game point and assist streak for him.
Toffoli scored the opening goal with exactly one minute remaining in the first period, using Washington defenseman Rasmus Sandin as a screen for a shot from above the circles that beat Thompson. Toffoli’s goal was his team-leading 10th of the season and his first since November 18.
Blackwood kept the Sharks in the lead, stopping all 16 shots he faced in the first period.
Dowd, however, tied the game at 1-1 with 6:58 left in the second period, scoring his seventh goal of the season. He one-timed a pass from Martin Fehervary past Blackwood.
