“It’s a long season, there is obviously going to be ups and downs, but I think our start (0-4-2) was really important just to sort of let those two games be in the past,” Graf said.

Peterka cut it to 2-1 at 9:25 of the third period. He received a stretch pass from Lawson Crouse, skated down the right wing, and beat Askarov glove side on his own breakaway.

“Just exposing them with speed was the key,” Peterka said. “I think just good plays before that and just trying to get it in.”

Sharks center Maklin Celebrini glances up at the video board to watch a replay – Photo by Jack Lima

John Marino thought he tied it 2-2 at 13:38, but the referees called the goal off for goaltender interference. Tourigny challenged the ruling, but the call stood after a video review.

However, Peterka did tie the game 2-2 at 17:09. He weaved his way into the offensive zone before scoring with a wrist shot from the right circle that trickled under Askarov’s blocker.

Mammoth goalie Vitek Vanecek (41) makes a save as he dives back into position in front of the net as Wiiliam Eklund (72) looks for a rebound – Photo by Jack Lima

Mammoth forward Nick Schmaltz takes a shot on goal during overtime action – Photo by Jack Lima

Mammoth forward Logan Cooley reaches up to catch a loose puck – Photo by Jack Lima

Mammoth forward Clayton Keller moves the puck up ice during third period action – Photo by Jack Lima

Mammoth defenseman Mikhail Sergachev (98) checks Sharks center Ty Dellandrea (10) – Photo by Jack Lima

Mammoth defenseman Mikhail Sergachev (98) and Sharks forward Ty Dellandrea (10) battle for the puck – Photo by Jack Lima

Mammoth defenseman John Marino (6) and Sharks forward Adam Gaudette (81) chase the loose puck behind the net – Photo by Jack Lima

Maklin Celebrini (71) scores his second goal of the first period on a shot that beat Utah goalie Vitek Vanecek – Photo by Jack Lima

Mammoth Kailer Yamamoto (56) and Sharks center Philipp Kurashev (96) chase the puck in the corner – Photo by Jack Lima

NOTES: Celebrini has 30 points (13 goals, 17 assists) in 20 games this season. He is the fourth teenager in NHL history reach that mark through 20 games of a season, joining Sidney Crosby (32 points in 2006-07), Wayne Gretzky (31 in 1980-81; 30 in 1979-80), and Mario Lemieux (30 in 1984-85). … Peterka has scored four goals in his past four games.

story by: Max Miller, NHL.com Independent Correspondent

Photos by Jack.Lima@prohockeynews.com