### Smith and Celebrini Reach Milestones, but Sharks Lose to Golden Knights San Jose forwards Will Smith and Macklin Celebrini both marked career milestones, though the Sharks’ late rally wasn’t enough to top the Vegas Golden Knights, who sealed a 4–3 victory on Friday night at T-Mobile Arena. ### Notable Performances Smith recorded his 69th career point in his 100th NHL game. Drafted fourth overall in 2023, he continues to rank among the team’s top offensive contributors. Celebrini, the 2024 first overall pick, tallied his 10th goal of the season, showing promise as San Jose’s centerpiece for the rebuild. ### Game Summary The Golden Knights jumped ahead 3–0 by the second period thanks to goals from Jack Eichel, Mark Stone, and Jonathan Marchessault. San Jose narrowed the gap when Celebrini scored midway through the third, assisted by Smith. Tomas Hertl and Fabian Zetterlund added goals in a spirited comeback attempt, but Vegas held on after a late penalty kill. ### Postgame Reflections Coach Ryan Warsofsky praised his team’s effort, saying, > “We fought until the final whistle. That’s the kind of compete level we want to build on.” However, he noted defensive breakdowns early on made the comeback too steep to complete. ### Looking Ahead The Sharks will return home to face the Calgary Flames on Sunday, aiming to snap their losing streak. Vegas, improving their record to 14–7–2, will visit the Los Angeles Kings in their next matchup. > Author summary: San Jose’s young stars reached personal milestones, but early defensive lapses cost them a chance to upset the Golden Knights in Vegas.

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The Mercury News — 2025-11-30