Macklin Celebrini scored at the 3:47 mark of overtime to give the San Jose Sharks a thrilling 6-5 win over the Minnesota Wild on Sunday at Grand Casino Arena.

The Sharks held a 5-3 lead after a third-period goal by Tyler Toffoli at the 7:52 mark of the third period, but allowed goals to Zeev Buium and Joel Eriksson Ek as the Minnesota Wild forced overtime.

In overtime, the Sharks trio of William Eklund, Alexander Wennberg, and Timothy Liljegren could not get off the ice as the Wild controlled play and changed their skaters multiple times. But Eklund was able to get off, Celebrini came on, and beat Minnesota goalie Jesper Wallstedt for his sixth goal of the season.

Tyler Toffoli’s power play goal at the 7:52 mark gave the Sharks a two-goal lead.

With the Sharks leading 4-3, Celebrini to

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