Michael Misa’s Overtime Magic Seals Stunning Upset Over Winnipeg Jets

Well, if you had told me San Jose would snatch a win like this against Winnipeg—especially in overtime—I might’ve raised an eyebrow. But hey, here we are. Michael Misa, that young dynamo picked second overall last year, made his mark once more, scoring just a minute and forty seconds into the extra session to clinch a 2-1 victory for the Sharks. It’s thrilling to see Misa finding his groove, notching his fourth goal this season and back-to-back game winners, no less. Will Smith chimed in with his 18th tally too, and between Nedeljkovic’s 27 saves and the Sharks snapping their five-game skid, there’s a lot to unpack here. The Jets, on the other hand, are trying to rally from their fourth loss in five outings, despite Morgan Barron’s early strike and Hellebuyck’s solid 31-save effort. This game wasn’t just hockey; it was a drama, a battle of wills that had that electrifying overtime finish we live for. If you want to dive deeper into every twist and turn, just follow this link: LEARN MORE.

SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — Michael Misa scored 1:40 into overtime, and the San Jose Sharks topped the Winnipeg Jets 2-1 on Sunday for their second straight win.

Misa scored for the second straight game when he drove down the slot before beating Winnipeg goaltender Connor Hellebuyck. It was the fourth goal of the season for the No. 2 overall pick in last year’s NHL draft.

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Will Smith also scored for San Jose, and Alex Nedeljkovic stopped 27 shots. The Sharks had lost five in a row before Saturday’s 5-4 victory over Edmonton.

Morgan Barron scored for Winnipeg, and Hellebuyck finished with 31 saves. The Jets lost for fourth time in five games.

Barron put Winnipeg in front when he beat Nedeljkovic from the left circle 2:44 into the first. It was Barron’s first goal since Dec. 21 and No. 8 on the season.

Smith tied it at 1 with his 18th goal 1:47 into the third. Macklin Celebrini picked up his team-high 54th assist on the play.

Hellebuyck and the Jets lost their second straight in overtime after falling 5-4 at Anaheim on Friday night in the goalie’s first game since backstopping the United States to Olympic gold.

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Both teams are at home on Tuesday night. The Jets face the Chicago Blackhawks, and the Sharks take on the Montreal Canadiens.

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