Michael Misa, the San Jose Sharks’ top forward prospect, scored his first NHL goal on Sunday against the Minnesota Wild.

In the first period, Sharks defenseman Timothy Liljegren took the puck toward the Wild net, but Minnesota goalie Jesper Wallstedt saved his shot from close range. But with Wallstedt out of position, a nearby Misa calmly scored at the 13:35 mark to give the Sharks a 2-0 lead.

Misa, the second overall pick in June’s NHL Draft, is playing in his fifth NHL game Sunday and now has three points this season, collecting assists in Sharks games against the New York Islanders and New York Rangers earlier on this road trip.

Misa re-entered the lineup for Sunday’s game after he was scratched Friday when the Sharks played the New Jersey Devils and lost 3-1.

With the goal, Misa be

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