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Penguins beat Sharks 3-2 in shootout after blowing 2-goal lead in 3rd period
Ben Kindel scored in regulation and in the shootout as Sergei Murashov made 34 saves for Pittsburgh.
On Wednesday, the Pittsburgh Penguins defeated the San Jose Sharks 3-2 in a shootout in San Jose, Calif., securing a dramatic road victory after regulation and overtime.
Pittsburgh built a two-goal lead early, but the Sharks rallied in the third period; Macklin Celebrini scored late, then set up Mason Marchment's tying goal to force overtime.
Penguins goaltender Sergei Murashov made 34 saves through overtime, while San Jose goaltender Yaroslav Askarov stopped 33 shots, keeping the Sharks competitive throughout.
After defenseman Kris Letang was penalized for holding Sam Dickinson's stick in overtime, the Penguins survived the power play; Ben Kindel scored the lone shootout goal, with Murashov stopping Will Smith.
The Penguins Host Ottawa on Saturday night, aiming to maintain momentum following their shootout victory in San Jose as they return home.