Sharks Rout Seattle Kraken with Macklin 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 found the net, while goalie Yaroslav Askarov turned in another strong outing in goal.
Key Contributions and Scoring Highlights
- Macklin Celebrini recorded a goal and two assists, setting a new NHL record.
- Will Smith, John Klingberg, and Tyler Toffoli each had a goal and an assist.
- Ethan Cardwell and Ty Dellandrea also scored; Dellandrea’s goal was his first of the season and came shorthanded early in the third period.
- Toffoli added his fifth goal of the season just 30 seconds after Dellandrea’s.
Strong Defensive Display
The Sharks killed all six Seattle power plays, marking a perfect 6-for-6 penalty kill.
“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.”
Team Performance and Recent Wins
- San Jose won for the fifth time in eight games overall.
- The victory gave the Sharks a 3-3-0 record on the road this season.
- The Sharks had previously beaten the New Jersey Devils 5-2 on October 30 and secured three other wins in overtime.
Askarov’s Impact in Net
Yaroslav Askarov stopped 14 shots in each of the first two periods and 14 more in the third, totaling 42 saves in the game. He also made 36 saves in San Jose’s 3-2 overtime victory over the Colorado Avalanche the prior Saturday.
Author’s Summary: The Sharks showcased a balanced and dominant performance led by Celebrini’s record-setting game and Askarov’s stellar goaltending, handing the Kraken their first regulation home loss this season.