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Nieto nets two, OT goal in Sharks' exhibition win over Canucks

The Sharks on Sunday picked up a 3-2 preseason win against the Canucks at Rogers Arena courtesy of an overtime goal from Matt Nieto.

Nieto, the speedy San Jose forward, scored 4:20 into the overtime period, with assists coming from Nikolay Goldobin and Brenden Dillon.

The Canucks were first on the board, with Tuomo Ruutu scoring a short-handed goal early in the first period.

Nieto, who scored the game-winner, also scored the first goal for the Sharks in the first period to tie it at 1-all.

Anton Rodin of Vancouver scored toward the end of the first, giving the Canucks a 2-1 lead heading into the middle frame.