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Sharks Score 3 Straight to Open 1st Period, Cruise Past Devils

The San Jose Sharks scored three straight goals in the first period, leading to a 5-2 win against the New Jersey Devils at SAP Center on Thursday.

Alexander Wennberg and Philipp Kurashev each had a goal and an assist, while William Eklund, Will Smith, and Tyler Toffoli also scored for the Sharks. Timothy Liljegren had two assists, and Alex Nedeljkovic made 29 saves.

Dawson Mercer scored twice on the power play for the Devils, who have lost two straight following an eight-game winning streak. Dougie Hamilton had two assists, and Jake Allen made 23 saves.

The Sharks took an early lead when Eklund scored 42 seconds into the first period, beating Allen through the five-hole after the puck bounced past Devils defenseman Jonas Siegenthaler.

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Author's summary: Sharks win 5-2 against Devils with 3 goals in 1st period.

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