NEW DELHI: The
San Jose Sharks
emerged victorious in a low-scoring affair against the
Seattle Kraken
, securing a 2-0 win on Tuesday night. The game remained scoreless through the first two periods, but the
Sharks
found the breakthrough in the third period.
Marc-Edouard Vlasic
broke the deadlock at 7:27 of the third period, unleashing a wrist shot from the point that navigated through traffic and into the upper left corner of the net.
This goal proved to be the difference-maker, providing the Sharks with a crucial lead.
Mackenzie Blackwood
played a pivotal role in the Sharks' victory, registering 32 saves and earning his first shutout of the season. Blackwood's performance in goal was instrumental in fending off the Kraken's offensive attempts and preserving the shutout.
Jan Rutta
added an empty-net goal with 19.9 seconds left in the game, sealing the win for the Sharks and preventing any chance of a late comeback from the Kraken.
The victory marked the Sharks' fourth win in their last five games, showcasing an improved performance. San Jose now stands ahead of Chicago in the
NHL standings
, breaking the tie for the fewest points in the league.
For the
Kraken
, the loss ended a three-game point streak (2-0-1) and denied them an opportunity to move into a four-way tie for the top spot in the Western Conference's wild-card standings.
Sharks forward
Tomas Hertl
, the team's leading scorer, was absent from the game due to an undisclosed injury suffered in their previous matchup against Buffalo. Despite missing Hertl, the Sharks demonstrated strong defensive play, limiting the Kraken's scoring opportunities and securing the shutout win.
(Inputs from Reuters)
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