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Smith Nets 2 as Sharks Rally for 3-2 Win over Vancouver Canucks
Will Smith scored twice and Yaroslav Askarov made 23 saves as San Jose erased a 2-0 deficit in the third period.
- On Thursday at the SAP Center, the San Jose Sharks defeated the visiting Vancouver Canucks 3-2 in a come-from-behind victory. Will Smith led the offense with two goals, helping the Sharks overcome a two-goal deficit.
- The Canucks established an early 2-0 lead, with Drew O'Connor scoring in the first period and Liam Ohgren adding a second goal late in the second. The Sharks trailed by two until midway through the third frame.
- Will Smith sparked the comeback with a power-play goal, followed by a second strike assisted by Macklin Celebrini. Just 11 seconds later, Mason Marchment scored the winning goal for San Jose.
- Late in the third period, the Canucks pulled goaltender Leevi Merilainen to create a 6-on-4 situation. Despite the extra attacker, Vancouver could not score, and the Sharks held on for the win.
- The Canucks now head home for a Halloween clash against the Toronto Maple Leafs. Goaltender Leevi Merilainen stopped 21 of 24 shots in the loss, as Vancouver snapped a 10-game losing streak on Tuesday in Anaheim.
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C 23%
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