Sharks Rout Seattle Kraken with Macklin Celebrini Setting NHL Record
The San Jose Sharks delivered their most complete performance of the season with a 6-1 victory over the Seattle Kraken at Climate Pledge Arena on Wednesday. Six different Sharks players scored goals, while goalie Yaroslav Askarov made an impressive showing in net.
Key Contributors in the Win
- Macklin Celebrini recorded a goal and two assists.
- Will Smith, John Klingberg, and Tyler Toffoli each had a goal and an assist.
- Ethan Cardwell and Ty Dellandrea also added goals.
Dellandrea’s goal was his first of the season and came shorthanded at 3:24 of the third period, extending the Sharks’ lead to 5-1. Just 30 seconds later, Toffoli scored his fifth goal of the season.
Penalty Kill and Defensive Strength
The Sharks were perfect on the penalty kill, going 6-for-6, which contributed to their most dominant victory of the year. Coach Ryan Warsofsky praised the team’s improvement throughout the game:
“Our penalty kill was really good tonight. So that helps. I thought our game got better as the game went on.”
Team Performance and Goalie Impact
San Jose improved to 5-6-3 with this win, marking their fifth victory in eight games. The previous three wins had come in overtime. On Saturday, Askarov was also key, stopping 36 shots in a 3-2 overtime win against the Colorado Avalanche. Against Seattle, he made 28 saves, splitting 14 saves in both the first two periods and the third.
Additional Season Context
- The Sharks handed the Kraken their first regulation-time home loss this season.
- San Jose holds a 3-3-0 road record so far this season.
Overall, the Sharks demonstrated both offensive depth and defensive solidity to secure a comprehensive win.
Summary: The San Jose Sharks dominated the Seattle Kraken 6-1, powered by Macklin Celebrini’s record-setting performance and stellar goaltending from Yaroslav Askarov, highlighting their improved form this season.