Alex DeBrincat shines as Blackhawks nip Sharks

Alex DeBrincat had three assists in regulation and scored in the third round of the shootout to lift the host Chicago Blackhawks to a 5-4 victory over the San Jose Sharks on Thursday.

The teams failed to convert in the first two rounds of the shootout before DeBrincat solved James Reimer (28 saves). Kevin Lankinen (33 saves) denied Erik Karlsson to preserve his first win since March 23.

Patrick Kane collected one goal a