SAN JOSE, Calif. — Tomas Hertl scored two goals and the Sharks avoided elimination with a 5-2 victory over the Golden Knights on Thursday in Game 5 of their Western Conference quarterfinals at SAP Center.
The Knights lead the best-of-seven series 3-2 and will look to close out the Sharks on Sunday at T-Mobile Arena.
Jonathan Marchessault’s power play goal with 8:24 remaining pulled the Knights within 3-2. Linemate Reilly Smith also scored on a power play in the first period on a deflection off the skate of Sharks goaltender Martin Jones.
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