Utah owns the shot advantage, but San Jose’s physicality and power play keep the finish unsettled.
Utah Mammoth lead San Jose Sharks 4-3 at the second intermission, with a 20-13 edge in shots and the sharper attack. Zac Jones has two goals on four shots and is +1, while Kailer Yamamoto has two assists on two shots and is +1. San Jose has answered with 28 hits to Utah’s 18 and a 2-1 edge in power-play goals; Tyler Toffoli has a power-play goal on three shots, and Adam Gaudette also has a power-play goal. Yaroslav Askarov has stopped 16 of 20 shots (.800), while Karel Vejmelka has made 10 saves on 13 shots (.769).
Key Performers
Zac Jones (Utah): 2 G, 0 A, 2 P, 4 SOG, +1, 0 hits, 0 PPG Kailer Yamamoto (Utah): 0 G, 2 A, 2 P, 2 SOG, +1, 1 hit, 0 PPG Tyler Toffoli (San Jose): 1 G, 0 A, 1 P, 3 SOG, -1, 0 hits, 1 PPG