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Brent Burns scores in OT as Sharks top Penguins

PITTSBURGH — Brent Burns scored a power play goal with 2:58 left in overtime as the Sharks began 2020 with a 3-2 win over the Pittsburgh Penguins at PPG Paints Arena on Thursday.

With Penguins defenseman Kris Letang serving a tripping penalty, Burns, with room to move on the 4 on 3 advantage, stepped into a slap shot and beat Penguins goalie for his seventh goal of the season.

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The win was the just the second in seven games for the Sharks, who continue their five-game road trip Saturday in Columbus,

Aaron Dell had 36 saves through three periods, including 11 in the final 20 minutes of regulation time.