William Eklund scored a goal and an assist to help the San Jose Sharks defeat the Chicago Blackhawks 3-2 in Los Angeles. Eklund tied the game 1-1 with a solo effort in the second period and assisted on Kiefer Sherwood's goal for a 2-1 lead. Frank Nazar scored a late goal for the Blackhawks, with an assist from Anton Frondell.
The win reportedly keeps playoff hopes alive for the Sharks, who are among five teams competing for the final playoff spot in the NHL's Western Conference. Eklund now has 14 goals this season, while Frondell has seven points in eight games since joining the Blackhawks from Sweden.