SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — William Eklund scored in the opening minute to set the tone for San Jose and the Sharks earned their first home win of the season by beating the New Jersey Devils 5-2 on Thursday night.

Eklund scored on a breakaway just 42 seconds into the game, with linemates Philipp Kurashev and Alex Wennberg adding goals later in the first period for San Jose.

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