Sharks' Late Collapse Leads to Overtime Loss Against Oilers

On January 29, 2026, the San Jose Sharks faced the Edmonton Oilers at Rogers Place in Edmonton, Alberta. The Sharks entered the third period with a commanding 3-0 lead, courtesy of first-period goals from Collin Graf, Adam Gaudette, and Michael Misa. However, the Oilers mounted a remarkable comeback, scoring four unanswered goals, including a decisive overtime goal by Zach Hyman, to secure a 4-3 victory.

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The Sharks started strong, scoring three goals within the first 12 minutes of the game. Graf opened the scoring just 26 seconds in, followed by Gaudette's goal at 1:09 and Misa's at 11:40. Despite their early dominance, the Sharks struggled to maintain their lead. The Oilers began their comeback with Leon Draisaitl's goal 1:34 into the third period, followed by Connor McDavid's goal with 3:05 remaining, and Evan Bouchard's equalizer with just 59 seconds left in regulation. Hyman's overtime goal sealed the game for Edmonton.

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Sharks head coach Ryan Warsofsky acknowledged the team's need to improve defensively, particularly against high-caliber players like McDavid and Draisaitl. He stated, “We did some good things, we did some things we could get better at.” Warsofsky also noted the importance of staying present and focused, a theme echoed by star player Macklin Celebrini.

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Oilers coach Kris Knoblauch emphasized the significance of the win, stating, “We want to finish as high as we can in the standings, especially in our division.” He highlighted the importance of overcoming the Sharks, a team they needed to keep behind them in the playoff race.

GAME RECAP: Oilers 4, Sharks 3 (OT)

Despite the Sharks' strong start, their inability to close out the game drew criticism. Players and analysts pointed to defensive lapses and missed opportunities, particularly in the third period. Timothy Liljegren, who was involved in key turnovers, expressed regret over his performance, stating, “I made a bad turnover... I was trying to get it over to Wenny on the other side.”

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While the Sharks scored all their goals in the first period, the Oilers' comeback raised questions about San Jose's defensive strategies in the latter stages of the game. Some reports indicated that the Sharks had a strong grip on the game until the final minutes, while others noted that the Oilers' offensive pressure was relentless throughout the match.

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Following this loss, the Sharks (27-21-4) are set to face the Calgary Flames (21-26-6) on January 31, 2026. The Sharks will need to regroup quickly to maintain their playoff aspirations, especially after a disappointing collapse against a division rival.

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• “We have a lot of great players in the room and we’re never out of a game,” — Zach Hyman, Forward, Edmonton Oilers

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• “It’s on us to try to limit as much as we can, or make sure they’re from the outside.” — Ryan Warsofsky, Head Coach, San Jose Sharks

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• “I made a bad turnover. I was trying to get it over to Wenny on the other side. Fanned on the puck a little bit…I tripped into the net, and they scored.” — Timothy Liljegren, Defenseman, San Jose Sharks

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• “The good teams find ways to win hockey games.” — Kris Knoblauch, Head Coach, Edmonton Oilers

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