In a thrilling overtime match, the San Jose Sharks defeated the Columbus Blue Jackets 2-1, with Alexander Wennberg scoring the game-winner just 3:11 into the extra period. Goalie Vitek Vanecek was outstanding, making a career-high 49 saves and assisting on the overtime goal, marking him as the first NHL goalie since 1955-56 to achieve such a feat. Jack Thompson scored his first NHL goal for the Sharks, who have now won four of their last five games after a dismal start to the season. The Blue Jackets, despite being the more aggressive team, fell to their third consecutive loss, with Kirill Marchenko scoring their only goal. The Sharks celebrated the return of rookie Macklin Celebrini, who had missed several games due to injury. The two teams are set to meet again on January 16 in Columbus.