Robert Thomas scored 54 seconds into overtime to lift the St. Louis Blues past the san jose sharks, 3-2, at SAP Center in San Jose on Friday night; the game is logged at 12: 52 AM ET on March 7, 2026. Thomas redirected a Philip Broberg shot that bounced off the crossbar and in, ending the Sharks’ three-game winning streak and giving the Blues their third straight win at SAP Center. The result came amid roster moves and contract announcements that shaped both clubs’ nights.
Overtime finish and decisive plays
Thomas’ second goal of the game came 54 seconds into the extra period when Philip Broberg’s point shot struck the crossbar and deflected off Thomas’ skate behind goaltender Alex Nedeljkovic. Earlier, Jimmy Snuggerud opened the scoring for St. Louis with a goal and added an assist, while Macklin Celebrini tied it for San Jose in the second period and Kiefer Sherwood pulled the Sharks level late in the third at 13: 26. Jordan Binnington, goaltender for the St. Louis Blues, stopped 23 shots; Alex Nedeljkovic, goaltender for the San Jose Sharks, made 11 saves.
San Jose Sharks rally falls short
San Jose’s comeback began when Celebrini converted a wrist shot from the right wing to tie the game 1-1 in the second period, and Sherwood’s one-timer from behind the net beat Binnington to knot the score at 2-2 in the third. Despite the Sharks’ push, the deflection on Broberg’s shot sealed the win for the Blues and ended San Jose’s three-game streak of victories.
Immediate reactions and roster notes
Robert Thomas, center, St. Louis Blues — credited with two goals, including the overtime winner. Jimmy Snuggerud, forward, St. Louis Blues — recorded a goal and an assist. Jordan Binnington, goaltender, St. Louis Blues — finished with 23 saves. Alex Nedeljkovic, goaltender, San Jose Sharks — recorded 11 saves on the night. The Blues made significant moves before the trade deadline, sending captain Brayden Schenn to the New York Islanders and defenseman Justin Faulk to the Detroit Red Wings; those transactions left St. Louis short on defense but did not prevent the overtime victory. Contract developments also featured: a goaltending extension for Nedeljkovic and a new multi-year deal for Sherwood were noted in postgame summaries.
Quick context
The Blues’ overtime win marked their third straight victory at SAP Center and concluded a night heavy with player movement ahead of the NHL Trade Deadline. San Jose’s skid-stopping run ended despite consecutive goals from Celebrini and Sherwood for the home side.
What’s next
The san jose sharks are scheduled to host the New York Islanders on Saturday night; both clubs will head into that matchup with roster questions and momentum to assess after a night of dramatic finishes and deadline-day activity. Expect lineup updates and clarifications on minutes for goaltenders and defensemen as teams finalize strategies in the days ahead.
