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Karlsson scores first goal in teal as Sharks top Blues

SAN JOSE — According to Sharks president Jonathan Becher, Erik Karlsson used some colorful language as he celebrated his power play goal early in the second period.

In this case, using inappropriate language only seems appropriate considering that Karlsson waited 45 days and 21 games to score his first goal with the Sharks. After the goal, Becher went on Twitter to say: “I can’t repeat what (Karlsson) said after scoring his first goal as a (Shark), but he was very happy.”

The goal jumpstarted the Sharks (11-7-3, 25 points) offensive charge Saturday, laying the foundation for a 4-0 win over the St.