Misa's OT Goal Lifts Sharks Over Jets

San Jose wins second straight with 2-1 victory over Winnipeg

Mar. 2, 2026 at 8:39pm

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Michael Misa scored 1:40 into overtime to lift the San Jose Sharks to a 2-1 win over the Winnipeg Jets on Sunday. Misa's goal, his fourth of the season, came after Will Smith had opened the scoring for the Sharks. Alex Nedeljkovic made 27 saves in the win, which was San Jose's second straight after a five-game losing streak.

Why it matters

The Sharks have struggled this season but this overtime victory against a tough Jets team shows they can still compete with the league's best. Misa, the team's top draft pick last year, is emerging as a key player for San Jose's future.

The details

Misa scored the game-winner by driving down the slot and beating Winnipeg goaltender Connor Hellebuyck. Will Smith had given the Sharks a 1-0 lead earlier in the game before Morgan Barron tied it for the Jets. Hellebuyck finished with 31 saves in the losing effort.

  • The game was played on Sunday, March 1, 2026.
  • Misa scored the overtime winner 1:40 into the extra period.

The players

Michael Misa

A 2nd overall draft pick last year, Misa is emerging as a key player for the Sharks with his game-winning goal in overtime.

Will Smith

The Sharks forward opened the scoring with a goal in the game.

Alex Nedeljkovic

The Sharks goaltender made 27 saves to earn the victory.

Connor Hellebuyck

The Jets goaltender made 31 saves in the losing effort.

Morgan Barron

The Jets center scored the game-tying goal in the third period.

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What they’re saying

“We must’ve had a little extra jump in our step after that win last night. To come back and get another big two points is huge for our confidence moving forward.”

— Michael Misa (San Jose Chronicle)

What’s next

Both teams will be back in action on Tuesday night, with the Jets hosting the Chicago Blackhawks and the Sharks taking on the Montreal Canadiens.

The takeaway

This overtime victory shows the young Sharks, led by rising star Michael Misa, can compete with the NHL’s best teams. After a rough stretch, San Jose has now won two straight and will look to build on this momentum in their upcoming games.