from Nicholas J. Cotsonika of NHL.com,

They play for more than the Stanley Cup. They play for each other.

That was the essence of what will go down as one of the great games in NHL history.

When the San Jose Sharks defeated the Vegas Golden Knights 5-4 in overtime in Game 7 of the Western Conference First Round at SAP Center on Tuesday, they did more than roar back after trailing 3-0 in the third period, more than recover from a late tying goal.

They did more than win a best-of-7 series after trailing 3-1 for the first time in their history, more than advance to play the Colorado Avalanche in the second round starting here Friday.

They rallied for their injured captain, Joe Pavelski.

"The boys, they got together and they said, 'This is for Pav,'" center Joe Thornton said. "So we love him. It was just a matter of will, and we willed that one for him."

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Below, catch the game highlights, the OT goal, handshakes, Pavelski injury and coach Gallant post-game.