SAN JOSE – Will Smith scored twice for the first points of his NHL career, and goalie Mackenzie Blackwood came up with several key saves in the late going as the San Jose Sharks beat the Chicago Blackhawks 3-2 on Thursday for their third straight victory.
After scoring his first goal at the 6:52 mark of the opening period, Smith picked up a second at the 10:42 mark of the second period, as his power-play goal gave the Sharks a 3-2 lead.
The Sharks held on from there, picking up just...