Sharks Rout Seattle Kraken with Celebrini Setting NHL Record
The San Jose Sharks delivered their most dominant performance of the season on Wednesday, defeating the Seattle Kraken 6-1 at Climate Pledge Arena. Six different Sharks players scored, led by Macklin Celebrini, who had a goal and two assists.
Key Players and Scoring Highlights
- Macklin Celebrini: 1 goal, 2 assists
- Will Smith: 1 goal, 1 assist
- John Klingberg: 1 goal, 1 assist
- Tyler Toffoli: 1 goal, 1 assist (his fifth of the season)
- Ethan Cardwell: 1 goal
- Ty Dellandrea: scored his first goal of the season shorthanded at 3:24 in the third period
Dellandrea’s shorthanded goal pushed San Jose's lead to 5-1, quickly followed by Toffoli’s goal 30 seconds later, sealing the game’s fate.
Goaltending and Penalty Kill
Goalie Yaroslav Askarov made 28 saves against the Kraken, including 14 in each of the first two periods and 14 in the third. The Sharks maintained a perfect penalty kill, going 6-for-6.
“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.”
Season Context
- San Jose Sharks improved to 5-6-3 overall
- This marks their fifth win in the last eight games
- They handed Seattle their first regulation loss at home this season
- Earlier this season, the Sharks won 5-2 against the New Jersey Devils on October 30
- Three other victories came in overtime
- Askarov previously made 36 saves in a 3-2 overtime win over the Colorado Avalanche
- The Sharks are now 3-3-0 on the road this season
The San Jose Sharks showcased a comprehensive team effort and strong defensive play, pushing their season forward with confidence.
Author’s summary: San Jose Sharks dominated the Seattle Kraken 6-1, powered by Macklin Celebrini’s record-setting performance and stellar goalie work, securing their fifth win in eight games.