SAN JOSE, Calif. — It’s one of the certain truths about a best-of-seven playoff series when sides are so evenly matched as the Golden Knights and San Jose, how the concept of momentum is best described.
The phenomenon only exists over small segments of time.
Fortunately for Vegas, it was on the right side when it mattered most Monday.
Fortunately for Vegas, William Karlsson continues his magical season.
The Knights grabbed back control of this Western Conference semifinal by outlasting the Sharks 4-3 in overtime before a disappointed 17,562 at the SAP Center, this after San Jose rallied from two goals down over the final 12:11 of the third period.