Chernyshov's Two Goals Lift Sharks Past Kings in Overtime
San Jose beat Los Angeles 5-4 in overtime, giving the Sharks a second straight extra-time win. Igor Chernyshov scored twice, including the winner after Macklin Celebrini forced a turnover. The Sharks were outplayed for stretches and let a two-goal third-period lead slip before recovering.
Chernyshov’s two-goal outing came after limited 2025-26 action had already raised expectations. In the third, he used his frame and deceptive quickness to get behind two Kings defenders and beat Anton Forsberg with a backhand for a 4-2 San Jose lead.
In overtime, Macklin Celebrini’s hit on Quinton Byfield created the turnover. Celebrini then fed Chernyshov, whose one-timer from the left circle ended it. The result marked San Jose’s second straight overtime win, though Los Angeles controlled long stretches and erased a two-goal deficit.
For San Jose fans and younger hockey players, Chernyshov’s overtime heroics could reinforce interest in the team’s emerging rookie core. A dramatic win may draw casual viewers and boost local game attendance or youth participation, though one early-season result is unlikely to create lasting social change. It may also shape how analysts discuss the Sharks’ rebuild and the pressure on young players to perform in high-leverage moments.