Oilers 3, Sharks 2, SO
At San Jose, California, Michael Peca and Ryan Smyth each scored shootout goals to help Edmonton beat San Jose and snap a three-game losing streak.
Rookie goalie Mike Morrison turned back Joe Thornton and Patrick Marleau to give the Oilers the win.
Morrison saved 25 shots for Edmonton, which has defeated the Sharks in a shootout in both meetings this season.
It was Edmonton's fourth overtime win of the season and San Jose's sixth overtime loss.
Thornton extended his point streak to 10 games with a goal, and Milan Michalek also scored for the Sharks.
The Oilers grabbed a 2-0 lead in the first period when Shawn Horcoff and Steve Staios scored 2:35 apart.
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