Eklund scores late in 3rd, Sharks end Jets’ 4-game winning streak Blackwood makes 36 saves for San Jose, which has won 3 of 4

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SAN JOSE, Calif. –   William Eklund scored the game-winning goal late in the third period for the San Jose Sharks in a 2-1 win against the Winnipeg Jets at SAP Center on Tuesday.

Sharks goalie Mackenzie Blackwood receives congratulations from teammates Nikita Okhotiuk (83) and Mikael Granlund (64) after the Sharks win

Sharks goalie Mackenzie Blackwood receives congratulations from teammates Nikita Okhotiuk (83) and Mikael Granlund (64) after the Sharks win – Photo by Jack Lima

Eklund put the Sharks ahead 2-1 at 15:09 of the third when Mikael Granlund set the forward up for a slap shot from the right circle on the power play. It was his seventh goal of the season.

Mackenzie Blackwood made 36 saves for the Sharks (9-17-3), who have won three of their past four games.

Tomas Hertl (48) and Cole Perfetti (91) fight for the puck behind the net

Tomas Hertl (48) and Cole Perfetti (91) fight for the puck behind the net – Photo by Jack Lima

Brenden Dillon scored, and Laurent Brossoit made 30 saves for the Jets (16-9-2), who had a four-game winning streak end.

Justin Bailey put San Jose ahead 1-0 at 9:17 of the first period when Mike Hoffman set him up for a shot from the point. It was Bailey’s first goal with the Sharks, who recalled the forward from San Jose of the American Hockey League on Nov. 27.

Sharks goalie Mackenzie Blackwood makes a kick save during a Jets first period power play

Sharks goalie Mackenzie Blackwood makes a kick save during a Jets first period power play – Photo by Jack Lima

Dillon tied it 1-1 at 16:09 with a wrist shot from the blue line.

The Jets were 0-for-5 on the power play.

Sharks goalie Mackenzie Blackwood makes a glove save as Jets forward Mark Scheifele (55) attempts to tip the puck

Sharks goalie Mackenzie Blackwood makes a glove save as Jets forward Mark Scheifele (55) attempts to tip the puck – Photo by Jack Lima

Sharks goalie Mackenzie Blackwood dives to get back in position as Morgan Barron (36) attempts to deflect the puck

Sharks goalie Mackenzie Blackwood dives to get back in position as Morgan Barron (36) attempts to deflect the puck – Photo by Jack Lima

Sharks forward Mikael Granlund (64) moves the puck up ice past Vladislav Namestnikov (7)

Sharks forward Mikael Granlund (64) moves the puck up ice past Vladislav Namestnikov (7) – Photo by Jack Lima

Sharks forward Anthony Duclair (10) attempts to move around Jets defenseman Dylan DeMelo (right)

Sharks forward Anthony Duclair (10) attempts to move around Jets defenseman Dylan DeMelo (right) – Photo by Jack Lima

Sharks center Tomas Hertl takes a shot on goal during second period action

Sharks center Tomas Hertl takes a shot on goal during second period action – Photo by Jack Lima

Jets goalie Laurent Brossoit

Jets goalie Laurent Brossoit – Photo by Jack Lima

Jets goalie Laurent Brossoit gets his glove on a shot as Kevin Labanc (62) attempts to provide a screen

Jets goalie Laurent Brossoit gets his glove on a shot as Kevin Labanc (62) attempts to provide a screen – Photo by Jack Lima

Jets forward Morgan Barron (36) steals the puck away from William Eklund (72)

Jets forward Morgan Barron (36) steals the puck away from William Eklund (72) – Photo by Jack Lima

Sharks mascot SJ Sharkie wearing his holiday sweater

Sharks mascot SJ Sharkie wearing his holiday sweater – Photo by Jack Lima

Story by Chelena Goldman / NHL.com Independent Correspondent