San Jose Sharks Win 6-1 Against Seattle Kraken
The San Jose Sharks secured a 6-1 victory over the Seattle Kraken at Climate Pledge Arena on Wednesday. The Sharks have now won four of their last six games.
Key Performances and Scores
- Macklin Celebrini contributed with a goal and two assists.
- Will Smith, Tyler Toffoli, and John Klingberg each scored a goal and assisted another.
- Ethan Cardwell and Ty Dellandrea also added goals.
- Goaltender Yaroslav Askarov made 28 saves for San Jose.
“Our penalty kill was really good tonight. So that helps,” said Sharks coach Ryan Warsofsky. “I thought our game got better as the game went on.”
Seattle Kraken's Performance
Seattle's Ryan Winterton scored his first NHL goal, tying the game 1-1 late in the first period. Joey Daccord made 15 saves before being replaced by Matt Murray in the third period, who added three saves. The Kraken ended their five-game homestand with a 2-1-2 record.
“Disconnected in a bunch of different areas,” said Kraken coach Lane Lambert. “Our structure wasn't good enough tonight.”
Game Highlights
Celebrini opened the scoring just 1:08 into the first period with a wrist shot following a pass from Toffoli. Celebrini credited his teammates for their defensive effort leading to the turnover:
“I was just in the slot and just there to put it in,” Celebrini said. “[Smith and Toffoli], they did a great job, getting on their D and forcing a turnover.”
Winterton tied the game at 16:30 in the first period, but the Sharks pulled away with strong offensive and defensive play.
Team Records After the Game
- San Jose Sharks: 5-6-3 overall, 4-1-1 in last six games
- Seattle Kraken: 6-3-4 overall
San Jose's balanced attack and solid defense led to a decisive win against Seattle, highlighting their recent improvement.
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