Blues Defeat Sharks in Overtime, Inch Closer to Wild Card Spot

Dylan Holloway's last-second goal lifts St. Louis over San Jose in thrilling finish.

Mar. 27, 2026 at 7:15am

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In a crucial Western Conference matchup, the St. Louis Blues defeated the San Jose Sharks 2-1 in overtime on Thursday night. Dylan Holloway scored the game-winning goal with just 4 seconds left in the extra period to give the Blues the victory. The win moves St. Louis within 6 points of the second and final wild card spot in the West.

Why it matters

This was a key game for both teams as they battle for playoff positioning in the tight Western Conference race. The Blues' win keeps them in the hunt for a wild card berth, while the Sharks' loss was a missed opportunity to gain ground in the standings.

The details

Holloway was the first to a loose puck in the final seconds of overtime and buried a backhand shot over the shoulder of Sharks goalie Alex Nedeljkovic to seal the victory for St. Louis. Dalibor Dvorsky also scored for the Blues, while Alex Wennberg tallied the lone goal for San Jose. Joel Hofer made 24 saves for St. Louis to earn the win in net.

  • The game was played on Thursday, March 27, 2026.
  • Holloway scored the game-winning goal with just 4 seconds remaining in overtime.

The players

Dylan Holloway

The Blues' forward scored the game-winning goal in overtime to lift St. Louis to victory.

Joel Hofer

The Blues' goaltender made 24 saves to earn the win in net.

Alex Wennberg

The Sharks' forward scored the lone goal for San Jose in the game.

Alex Nedeljkovic

The Sharks' goaltender took the loss after relieving starter Yaroslav Askarov, who left the game due to injury.

Dalibor Dvorsky

The Blues' forward scored the opening goal of the game for St. Louis.

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What they’re saying

“We knew this was a big game for us in the playoff race, and the guys really stepped up and battled hard to get this win.”

— Craig Berube, Blues Head Coach

What’s next

The Blues will look to build on this victory as they continue their push for a playoff spot, while the Sharks will try to rebound and get back in the hunt.

The takeaway

This was a crucial win for the Blues as they try to climb back into the Western Conference playoff picture. The late-game heroics from Holloway could prove to be a pivotal moment in St. Louis' season.