Sharks Dominate Kraken with 6-1 Victory
The San Jose Sharks defeated the Seattle Kraken 6-1 at Climate Pledge Arena on Wednesday, improving their recent form to 4-1-1 in the last six games.
Key Player Performances
- Macklin Celebrini recorded a goal and two assists.
- Will Smith, Tyler Toffoli, and John Klingberg each contributed a goal and an assist.
- Ethan Cardwell and Ty Dellandrea also scored for the Sharks.
- 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 Efforts
- Ryan Winterton scored his first NHL goal, tying the game at 1-1 during the first period.
- Joey Daccord made 15 saves before being replaced by Matt Murray in the third period; Murray stopped all three shots he faced.
"Disconnected in a bunch of different areas," Kraken coach Lane Lambert said. "Our structure wasn't good enough tonight."
Game Highlights
Celebrini scored the opening goal just 1:08 into the first period by converting a wrist shot after a pass from Toffoli. He noted,
"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."
The Kraken, now with a 6-3-4 record, ended their five-game homestand with 2 wins, 1 loss, and 2 overtime losses.
Summary: The San Jose Sharks showcased a balanced offensive effort and strong goaltending to secure a decisive win over the Seattle Kraken, continuing their positive momentum.