Sharks Rout Seattle Kraken as Macklin Celebrini Sets New NHL Record
The San Jose Sharks delivered their most complete performance of the season on Wednesday, defeating the Seattle Kraken 6-1 at Climate Pledge Arena. Six Sharks players scored, with goalie Yaroslav Askarov delivering another strong game in net.
Key Performances
- Macklin Celebrini contributed one goal and two assists.
- Will Smith, John Klingberg, and Tyler Toffoli each recorded a goal and an assist.
- Ethan Cardwell and Ty Dellandrea also added goals for San Jose.
Dellandrea’s shorthanded goal at 3:24 of the third period marked his first of the season, pushing the lead to 5-1. Toffoli quickly followed with his fifth goal of the season just 30 seconds after.
Penalty Kill and Team Effort
The Sharks successfully killed all six penalties, going 6-for-6 on the penalty kill, contributing to their largest margin of victory this year.
“Our penalty kill was really good tonight. So that helps,” Sharks coach Ryan Warsofsky said. “I thought our game got better as the game went on.”
Season Context
The Sharks improved their record to 5-6-3 overall and recorded their fifth win in eight games. This victory marked the Kraken’s first regulation loss at home this season. Prior wins for the Sharks included a 5-2 win over the New Jersey Devils on October 30 and three overtime victories.
Askarov made 36 saves in their 3-2 overtime win against the Colorado Avalanche the previous Saturday. Against the Kraken, he stopped 28 shots, splitting 14 saves in both the first two periods and the third.
San Jose’s away record now stands at 3-3-0 this season.
Author’s summary: The San Jose Sharks showcased a dominant performance led by Macklin Celebrini’s record-setting game, clinching their fifth win in eight matches with a decisive 6-1 victory over the Seattle Kraken.