EDMONTON, Alberta — Melker Karlsson scored the biggest goal of his career Wednesday night, burying a pass from Patrick Marleau to give the Sharks a stirring 3-2 overtime win over the Edmonton Oilers in the playoff opener for both teams.
Karlsson’s goal came at the 16:38 mark of overtime, as the Sharks erased a two-goal Edmonton first period lead to take a 1-0 series lead. Game 2 is Friday in Edmonton, with the Sharks now having a chance to take a stranglehold on the first round series.
The Sharks had a first period to forget but found a rhythm in the second period, with Joel Ward’s power play goal helping to change the momentum.