The San Jose Sharks didn’t make it easy on themselves, but they were able to complete a perfect 6-0-0 road trip with a 5-3 come-from-behind win over the Columbus Blue Jackets.
The Sharks were down 3-1 in the third period before they scored four unanswered goals over the last 14 minutes of the game.
Joe Pavelski got the comeback started with his goal at the 6:13 mark of the third frame.
Brent Burns tied the game just over five minutes later. Brenden Dillon scored this goal to put the Sharks ahead for good:
Pavelski added an empty netter.
It’s the first time in franchise history that the Sharks have swept a road trip longer than four games.
To recap the trip:
- Nov. 13: 3-2 win at Detroit
- Nov 14: 2-1 win (OT) at Buffalo
- Nov 17: 5-4 win at Boston
- Nov 19: 1-0 win (OT) at Philadelphia
- Nov 21: 3-1 win at Pittsburgh
- Nov 22: 5-3 win at Columbus
As you could imagine, Jackets coach John Tortorella wasn’t thrilled with his team’s performance.
#CBJ coach John Tortorella's post game thoughts:https://t.co/cqU5vA8RYF
— Columbus Blue Jackets (@BlueJacketsNHL) November 23, 2015
Ryan Johansen scored one of Columbus’ three goals, but that still couldn’t keep him out of Tortorella’s dog house.
#CBJ C Ryan Johansen with a season-low 13:52, played final 40 on 4th line. Scored goal, only Jacket w > .500 faceoff percentage (9-15).
— Aaron Portzline (@Aportzline) November 23, 2015