Will Smith's Brace Drives San Jose Sharks to Third Straight Win Against Chicago Blackhawks

Friday, November 1st, 2024

In San Jose, Will Smith scored his initial two NHL goals, helping the Sharks secure a 3-2 victory against the Blackhawks. Smith's decisive wrist shot inspired a comeback for San Jose, marking their third consecutive win following a winless start to the season.

Conversely, the Blackhawks have dropped five out of their last six matchups. Ryan Donato and Tyler Bertuzzi initially gave Chicago a 2-1 advantage, with Connor Murphy providing the assists. In the second period, Alexander Wennberg leveled the score for the Sharks.

Mackenzie Blackwood and Petr Mrazek each recorded 26 saves, but Blackwood's crucial stop against a late short-handed charge from the Blackhawks ensured the Sharks' win.

Key points include Donato's sixth goal of the season, leading his team, and the Sharks achieving their first three-game winning streak since last season when they ended with the league's poorest record.

At 19, Smith became the youngest American-born player to score for the Sharks. After going scoreless in eight games, his two goals marked a significant breakthrough.

The Blackhawks travel to Los Angeles on Saturday, while the Sharks will face off against Vancouver at home on the same day.

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