We expect role players to make the little plays, but when the superstars do the same, big things should follow.
Such was the case on Tuesday night when both Erik Karlsson and Barclay Goodrow helped the San Jose Sharks to a 4-3 victory over the Minnesota Wild.
While Karlsson didn’t make the scoresheet — he was shut out again and has just seven assists in 15 games — the perennial Norris candidate made winning plays, big and small.
On Antti Suomela’s beaut, Karlsson offered the most workman-like of contributions:
Defenseman Jonas Brodin (25) dumped in the puck.