Video review finally goes Sharks’ way

Video replay finally worked in favor of the Sharks.

Chris Tierney scored in the third period to lift San Jose over the host Florida Panthers 2-1 on Friday, with the Sharks benefiting from two goal reviews.

The previous six video reviews had gone against the Sharks in a sevengame span, including two when the Sharks hosted the Panthers on Nov. 16.

Tierney gave the Sharks a 2-1 lead with 12:45 left as he backhanded a rebound from the side of the net and the puck bounced off goalie Roberto Luongo’s pads and trickled across the goal line.

The play was reviewed because it was unclear whether the puck completely crossed the line.

“I didn’t really see it wholly,” Tierney said. “I thought the angle I hit it off his back that it was going to go in. I thought I saw something cross the line. I’m glad we have instant replay and they can check that out.”

Joe Pavelski scored his 300th goal, and Aaron Dell made 39 saves as the Sharks won their third straight game.

Colton Sceviour scored for the Panthers and Luongo stopped 30 shots.

The Sharks tied it on the goal by Pavelski. A loose puck bounced from behind the net, and Pavelski swept it in from in front between the post and Luongo’s skate at 11:20 of the second period.

Pavelski is the 19th American-born player to reach 300 goals.

“Definitely proud of it,” Pavelski said. “I’ve played with a lot of good players, made a lot of good plays. It’s one of those things you just keep moving forward.”

The Panthers challenged Pavelski’s goal for goalie interference, claiming his skate in the crease crossed the goal line and prevented Luongo from extending his leg to the post to block the shot, but the call stood.

“That was nice,” Pavelski said. “That was like six straight (reviews against the Sharks) there. Felt like it was going to be seven. I really did. It was nice to see it not overturned.”

Senators 6, Islanders 5:

Ryan Dzingel’s second goal of the game snapped a tie early in the third period and visiting Ottawa ended a seven-game losing streak with a win over host New York. Anders Lee had two goals for New York, which lost at home in regulation for the first time this season.

Rangers 5, Hurricanes 1:

Michael Grabner scored three goals, including two late empty-netters, to lead New York past visiting Carolina.

Blue Jackets 4, Ducks 2:

Josh Anderson scored late in the third period to lift host Columbus over Anaheim .

Penguins 4, Sabres 0:

Tristan Jarry made 34 saves for his first career shutout, Sidney Crosby had a goal and an assist to extend his point streak to five games, and Pittsburgh beat host Buffalo.

Jets 7, Golden Knights 4:

Kyle Connor scored twice and Mark Scheifele and Patrik Laine each had a goal and two assists in host Winnipeg’s five-goal third period. Tyler Myers, Matt Hendricks and Nikolaj Ehlers also scored for the Jets.

Kings 4, Blues 1:

Tyler Toffoli scored twice, backup goaltender Darcy Kuemper made 39 saves, and Los Angeles beat host St. Louis.

Devils 2, Avalanche 1:

Brian Boyle scored a go-ahead goal early in the third period, Jesper Bratt had a goal and an assist, and host New Jersey beat Colorado.