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NHL: San Jose 2, Los Angeles 1 (SO)

SAN JOSE, Calif., Dec. 24 (UPI) -- Ryane Clowe's goal in the fourth round of the shootout Friday handed the San Jose Sharks a 2-1 win over Los Angeles.

Clowe came in from the right, faked a shot and then cut left before sending a wrister past Jonathan Quick. Antti Niemi's save on Mike Richards shootout try sealed the Sharks' fourth straight win.

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Niemi made 28 saves and Logan Couture scored for San Jose in regulation.

Richards scored on the power play and Quick finished 34-of-35 in goal for the Kings, who have three wins in their last five games.

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