Sharks Defeat Kraken 6-1 with Celebrini Leading
The San Jose Sharks secured a decisive 6-1 victory over the Seattle Kraken at Climate Pledge Arena on Wednesday. Macklin Celebrini contributed a goal and two assists, helping the Sharks win four of their last six games.
Key Players and Stats
- Will Smith, Tyler Toffoli, and John Klingberg each scored a goal and recorded an assist for the Sharks, now standing at 5-6-3 overall.
- Ethan Cardwell and Ty Dellandrea added goals to the Sharks' tally.
- Goaltender Yaroslav Askarov made 28 saves, playing a crucial role in the victory.
“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.”
Kraken Performance
- Ryan Winterton scored his first NHL goal for Seattle, who finished their five-game homestand with a 2-1-2 record.
- Joey Daccord started in goal, making 15 saves before being replaced by Matt Murray in the third period, who stopped three shots.
“Disconnected in a bunch of different areas. Our structure wasn't good enough tonight,” said Kraken coach Lane Lambert.
Game Highlights
Celebrini opened the scoring 1:08 into the first period by receiving a pass from Toffoli and firing a wrist shot past Daccord's blocker.
“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.”
The Kraken tied the game 1-1 at 16:30 with Winterton's goal, but the Sharks pulled away decisively afterward.
Summary: The Sharks showcased strong teamwork and defense led by Celebrini and Askarov, overcoming the Kraken’s struggles to earn a commanding win.