San Jose Sharks Dominate Seattle Kraken 6-1
Macklin Celebrini led the San Jose Sharks with a goal and two assists as they defeated the Seattle Kraken 6-1 at Climate Pledge Arena on Wednesday. The Sharks improved to 5-6-3 overall and have won four of their last six games.
Key Performances
- Macklin Celebrini recorded three points (1 goal, 2 assists).
- Will Smith, Tyler Toffoli, and John Klingberg each contributed a goal and an assist.
- Ethan Cardwell and Ty Dellandrea also scored for San Jose.
- Goaltender Yaroslav Askarov made 28 saves to secure the win.
"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."
Seattle Kraken Struggle Despite Winterton's Goal
Ryan Winterton scored his first NHL goal, tying the game at 1-1 late in the first period. However, the Kraken could not maintain momentum and were outplayed the rest of the game. Seattle finished their five-game homestand with a 2-1-2 record.
Goalie Joey Daccord made 15 saves before being replaced by Matt Murray in the third period, who made three saves in relief.
"Disconnected in a bunch of different areas," Kraken coach Lane Lambert said. "Our structure wasn't good enough tonight."
Game Summary
- Celebrini scored 1:08 into the first period, capitalizing on a pass from Toffoli and beating Daccord with his wrist shot.
- Winterton tied the game at 16:30 of the first period.
- The Sharks pulled ahead with multiple goals in the following periods to secure the 6-1 victory.
Celebrini reflected on his opener:
"I was just in the slot and just there to put it in. [Smith and Toffoli], they did a great job, getting on their D and forcing a turnover."
Summary: The Sharks showcased strong teamwork and defense to earn an impressive 6-1 win over the Kraken, with Celebrini making a standout contribution.