Sharks beat Oilers to halt five-game slide

Shakir Mukhamadullin scored the game-winner on a slap shot midway through the third period as the San Jose Sharks defeated the visiting Edmonton Oilers 5-4 on Saturday.

Michael Misa had a goal and an assist, and 12 different players recorded points for the Sharks, who ended a five-game losing streak, their second longest of the season.

Connor McDavid, the NHL's leading scorer, led Edmonton with three assists, while Evan Bouchard had a goal and two assists.

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