Jiri Hudler scored in the fourth round of the shootout to give the Calgary Flames a wild 6-5 win over the Sharks on Thursday night at SAP Center.
San Jose had a golden opportunity to win late in regulation but failed to convert on a full two-minute 5-on-3, even against a back-up goalie, Jonas Hiller, who was forced to enter the game with just three minutes remaining when starter Karri Ramo injured his left leg.
Logan Couture was the only one of four Sharks’ shooters to score in the shootout; Joe Colborne converted before Hudler as the Flames won a third straight game.