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Erik Karlsson OT Winner Powers Sharks to Game 3 Win, 2-1 Series Lead vs. Blues

Erik Karlsson's controversial overtime goal helped the San Jose Sharks pull out a 5-4 victory over the St. Louis Blues in Game 3 of the Western Conference Final on Wednesday night, giving San Jose a 2-1 series lead.

Karlsson and Joe Thornton each had two goals for the Sharks, who used Logan Couture's late third-period score to force overtime. Martin Jones had 28 saves on the night.

David Perron scored twice as the Blues netted all four of their goals in the second. Jordan Binnington made 27 saves in a losing effort for the Blues.