Igor Chernyshov Lifts Sharks Past Kings with Three-Point Night and OT Winner

Igor Chernyshov scored two goals—including the game-winner with 1:42 left in overtime—and added an assist to lead the San Jose Sharks to a 5-4 win over the Los Angeles Kings. Playing in a third-line role, Chernyshov scored on a breakaway early in the third period to put San Jose up 4-2 before burying a pass from Macklin Celebrini in OT to finish with three points and a plus-3 rating. The victory gives the Sharks a 2-0 start with consecutive overtime wins to open the season.