Kurashev, Askarov play hero as Sharks earn shootout win over Los Angeles
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Kurashev, Askarov play hero as Sharks earn shootout win over Los Angeles
"SAN JOSE Forward Philipp Kurashev scored on his shootout attempt, and goalie Yaroslav Askarov didn't allow a goal at the other end as the Sharks earned a raucous 4-3 win over the Los Angeles Kings on Thursday at SAP Center. The Sharks are now 10-4-1 since Oct. 23. With the Sharks leading and scrambling late in regulation time, Adrian Kempe picked up a rebound in front of the San Jose net after a Kevin Fiala shot on goal"
"Kurashev's go-ahead goal late in the second period gave the Sharks a 3-2 lead. Setting up near the slot, Kurashev created some space for himself, took a pass from Will Smith, and beat Kings goalie Anton Forsberg five-hole for his sixth goal of the season. Adam Gaudette and Ty Dellandrea also scored, and Askarov made 31 saves through three periods and overtime in another solid performance as the Sharks won the sixth time in eight games."
The San Jose Sharks defeated the Los Angeles Kings 4-3 in a shootout, with Philipp Kurashev scoring the decisive shootout attempt. Kurashev also scored a go-ahead goal in the second period, and Yaroslav Askarov made 31 saves through regulation and overtime. Adrian Kempe picked up a late rebound to tie the game 3-3 with 59 seconds remaining. Adam Gaudette and Ty Dellandrea added goals, and the Sharks won for the sixth time in eight games. Anze Kopitar scored on a breakaway in San Jose. A Joel Armia goal was overturned after a challenge found Kevin Fiala had preceded the puck into the offensive zone. The Sharks had struggled 5-on-5 in a prior game despite Macklin Celebrini's hat trick.
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