San Jose Sharks beat Blues 5-4 in OT after controversial no-call

San Jose Sharks defenseman Erik Karlsson (65), of Sweden, is congratulated after scoring the winning goal against the St. Louis Blues during overtime in Game 3 of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup Western Conference final series Wednesday, May 15, 2019, in St. Louis. The Sharks won 5-4 to take a 2-1 lead in the series. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)

St. Louis Blues left wing David Perron (57) celebrates with Ryan O'Reilly (90) after Perron scored his first goal of the game against the San Jose Sharks during the second period in Game 3 of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup Western Conference final series Wednesday, May 15, 2019, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)

St. Louis Blues goaltender Jordan Binnington handles the puck against the San Jose Sharks during the second period in Game 3 of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup Western Conference final series Wednesday, May 15, 2019, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)

San Jose Sharks center Joe Thornton argues a call with linesman Jonny Murray (95) during the second period in Game 3 of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup Western Conference final series against the St. Louis Blues Wednesday, May 15, 2019, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)

San Jose Sharks goaltender Martin Jones (31) blocks the puck as St. Louis Blues center Ivan Barbashev (49), of Russia, and Oskar Sundqvist (70), of Sweden, fight for the rebound during the second period in Game 3 of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup Western Conference final series Wednesday, May 15, 2019, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)

San Jose Sharks defenseman Justin Braun (61) moves the puck ahead of St. Louis Blues center Ryan O'Reilly (90) during the third period in Game 3 of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup Western Conference final series Wednesday, May 15, 2019, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)

St. Louis Blues center Ryan O'Reilly (90) closes in on San Jose Sharks goaltender Martin Jones, left, during the third period in Game 3 of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup Western Conference final series Wednesday, May 15, 2019, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)

San Jose Sharks goaltender Martin Jones (31) blocks a shot by St. Louis Blues left wing David Perron (57) during the third period in Game 3 of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup Western Conference final series Wednesday, May 15, 2019, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)

San Jose Sharks right wing Kevin Labanc (62) moves the puck against St. Louis Blues left wing David Perron (57) during the third period in Game 3 of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup Western Conference final series Wednesday, May 15, 2019, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)

St. Louis Blues left wing Sammy Blais (9) chases the puck as it bounces away from San Jose Sharks goaltender Martin Jones (31) and center Joe Pavelski (8) during the third period in Game 3 of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup Western Conference final series Wednesday, May 15, 2019, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)

St. Louis Blues left wing Sammy Blais (9) tries to slow down San Jose Sharks defenseman Erik Karlsson (65), of Sweden, during the third period in Game 3 of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup Western Conference final series Wednesday, May 15, 2019, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)

San Jose Sharks players celebrate after beating the St. Louis Blues in overtime in Game 3 of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup Western Conference final series Wednesday, May 15, 2019, in St. Louis. The Sharks won 5-4 to take a 2-1 lead in the series. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)

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May 15, 2019 - 8:33 pm

ST. LOUIS — Erik Karlsson scored 5:23 into overtime after the officials missed a hand pass by Timo Meier, and the San Jose Sharks rallied to beat the St. Louis Blues 5-4 on Wednesday night to take a 2-1 lead in the Western Conference final.

Meier used his right hand to knock a loose puck toward the front of the net. Gustav Nyquist then passed it over to Karlsson, who beat Jordan Binnington for his second goal of the game.

Binnington and the Blues complained immediately about Meier’s pass. The officials huddled while Karlsson and the Sharks celebrated, but the play wasn’t reviewable and the goal stood.

Game 4 of the best-of-seven series is Friday night in St. Louis.

The Blues led 4-3 before Logan Couture tied it with 61 seconds left in regulation. Joe Thornton scored twice for San Jose, and Martin Jones made 28 saves.

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