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Guentzel’s OT goal lifts Penguins over Sharks 2-1

By Associated Press

Guentzel’s OT goal lifts Penguins over Sharks 2-1 Pittsburgh Penguins left wing Jake Guentzel, left, celebrates after scoring in front of San Jose Sharks goaltender Adin Hill, rear, and right wing Timo Meier (28) during overtime of an NHL hockey game in San Jose, Calif., Saturday, Jan. 15, 2022. The Penguins won 2-1. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu) (Jeff Chiu/AP)

By Associated Press

SAN JOSE, Ca. — Jake Guentzel scored 37 seconds into overtime, Luis Domingue had 40 saves in his season debut and the Pittsburgh Penguins beat the San Jose Sharks 2-1.

Guentzel and Kris Letang each had a goal and an assist as the Penguins won for the 12th time in 14 games.

Sidney Crosby assisted Guentzel’s winner, his 19th goal.

Rudolfs Balcers scored San Jose’s only goal, and Adin Hill had 25 saves.

Guentzel had an assist on Letang’s goal to extend his road points streak to 16 games.

Guentzel is among five players in NHL history with road points streaks of at least 15 games.

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