Sharks Edge Blackhawks, Climb Playoff Rankings

0:00It's April 7th, I'm Cory with the Story, and this is NHL News today. Your AI Power Team Report. San Jose Sharks grabbed a crucial 3-2 win over the Chicago Black Hawks at SAP Center, boosting their spot in the Western Conference Wildcard. Chase. William Eclan lit it up with a goal and an assist, while Kiefer Sherwood and Will Smith also scored for the Sharks, who got solid word from Alex. In Adeltskowicz, with 27 saves, the Black Hawks struck first through Ryan DeNato early in the first period, but the Sharks fought back. Eclan tied it on a breakaway wrist shot in the second, Sherwood one time to beauty to take the lead, and Smith extended it to 3-1 in the third, with his snapshot. This victory marks the Sharks' fifth win in their last six games, pushing their record to 37 wins, 32 losses, and 7 overtime. Meanwhile, Chicago's slipping, now at 28 wins, 36 losses, and 14 overtime losses, with

1:01just one win in their past seven outings. Shout out to the milestones, Will Smith hit his 100th NHL point on that goal, and Connor Bedard notched his 200th point with an assist. On Chicago's opener, Spencer Knight stopped 20 shots for the Hawks, but it wasn't enough. Alex keeps climbing as the playoff push heats up, while Black Hawks search for momentum, heading into the stretch.