DeBrusk Plays Hero in OT, Canucks Overcome Sharks 2-1
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By Doug Hirdle
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Summary:
- The Vancouver Canucks defeated the San Jose Sharks 2-1 on Monday.
- Jake DeBrusk brought victory with 17.6 seconds left in overtime.
- It was the Edmontonian’s 28th goal of the season.
Jake DeBrusk played hero for the Vancouver Canucks on Monday night, burying the game-winner with just 17.6 seconds left in overtime to lift his team to a 2-1 comeback victory over the San Jose Sharks.
DeBrusk’s 28th Goal of the Season
The winning play came after Brock Boeser fired a shot high over the Sharks net. The puck ricocheted off the glass and landed in perfect position for the 28-year-old from Edmonton, Alberta, who capitalized with his 28th goal of the season.
Vancouver didn’t get on the board until the third period when Linus Karlsson scored his third of the season in his 15th NHL game.
Goaltender Nikita Tolopilo turned aside 15 of the 16 shots he faced in his league debut, showing poise under pressure.
San Jose’s lone goal came from rookie standout Macklin Celebrini, who notched his 25th of the year on a power play midway through the second period.
With Victor Mancini in the box for interference, Celebrini blasted a one-timer from the faceoff circle that rang off the crossbar and in, marking a textbook snipe.
One commentator noted
The puck pinged in off the crossbar. It was an absolute rocket.
10th Loss in a Row for Sharks
Despite a strong performance from netminder Alexandar Georgiev, who racked up 35 saves, the Sharks couldn’t hold on.
The loss marked their tenth straight, and they’ve now gone winless in their last 10 (0-7-3), surrendering a staggering 48 goals over that stretch.
Both teams were missing key players. Vancouver was without top center Elias Pettersson, while the Sharks were missing several regulars, including defenseman Mario Ferraro.
After more injuries piled up in Sunday’s loss to Calgary, San Jose had to call in some reinforcements. Danil Gushchin and blueliners Luca Cagnoni and Jimmy Schuldt were added to the roster and suited up in Vancouver.
The Canucks had several solid looks in the opening frame, including a four-minute power play where they fired seven shots, but they ultimately went 0-for-5 on the man advantage.
Up next, the Canucks will wrap up their regular NHL season at home on Wednesday, hosting the Vegas Golden Knights.
Meanwhile, the Sharks will head back to San Jose for their final game, where they’ll face off against the Edmonton Oilers.
