Things were going pretty well for San Jose Sharks winger Devin Setoguchi in Game 3 at the Detroit Red Wings on Wednesday night. After failing to score a goal in seven of eight playoff games, he tallied twice on the power play in regulation.
Then, in overtime of a 3-3 game, his luck changed for a moment. Setoguchi got tangled up with Todd Bertuzzi. The whistle sounded, a penalty was called and Setoguchi was enraged.
His anger was justified: Much like Ryan Kesler against Shea Weber in the Game 3 OT between Nashville and Vancouver 24 hours earlier, Bertuzzi drew the penalty by holding Setoguchi, the official making a marginal call in a critical spot.
The Sharks killed off the power play; 2 minutes and 10 seconds later, Setoguchi's mojo returned. Joe Thornton found Setoguchi for the hat trick and the 4-3 game-winner:
The Sharks took a commanding 3-0 lead in the series, having now won seven of their last eight playoff games against the Red Wings. Jimmy Howard (34 saves) continued his strong play for Detroit, but Dan Boyle's game-tying goal at 15:52 of the third period is one he'd want back, having gotten his glove on it.
Both the Sharks and the Boston Bruins can close out their respective series on Friday night.