nhl Game Recap
Recap - Sharks Defeat Chicago 3-2
Will Smith was the difference, potting a pair for San Jose on Thursday as the Sharks skated off with a 3-2 victory over the Blackhawks at SAP Center at San Jose.
Bettors who backed the Sharks were rewarded as +156 underdogs at sportsbooks. Over-Under bettors saw the total score go UNDER the closing total of 6.5.
Will Smith(2), and Alexander Wennberg each scored for the Sharks in the victory. Smith opened the scoring for San Jose.
MacKenzie Blackwood turned in a 29-save effort for the Sharks.
Tyler Bertuzzi, and Ryan Donato scored for the Blackhawks, finding the net behind MacKenzie Blackwood.
Chicago got a 26-stop effort from Petr Mrazek in the loss.
San Jose scored 1 times on 1 chances on the power play, while Chicago went 0-for-3 with the man advantage.
San Jose lost the shots on goal battle to Chicago by a margin of 31-29.
San Jose heads into a battle against the Canucks. Chicago, meanwhile, will have their next action against Los Angeles.