Sharks Rout Seattle Kraken as Macklin Celebrini Sets New NHL Record
The San Jose Sharks delivered their strongest performance of the season on Wednesday, crushing the Seattle Kraken 6-1 at Climate Pledge Arena. Six different players scored goals, while goalie Yaroslav Askarov continued to shine with another standout performance.
Key Performances
- Macklin Celebrini recorded one goal and two assists.
- Will Smith, John Klingberg, and Tyler Toffoli each scored a goal and provided an assist.
- Ethan Cardwell and Ty Dellandrea also tallied goals for San Jose.
Turning Points
Dellandrea scored his first goal of the season shorthanded at 3:24 of the third period, extending San Jose’s lead to 5-1. Just 30 seconds later, Toffoli added his fifth goal of the year to seal the decisive win.
Special Teams and Defense
The Sharks excelled on special teams, going a perfect 6-for-6 on the penalty kill and securing their most dominant victory of the season.
“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.”
Goaltending and Season Progress
Askarov made 28 saves against Seattle, helping San Jose improve to 3-3-0 on the road. Earlier in the week, he posted 36 saves in a 3-2 overtime win over the Colorado Avalanche. The Sharks, now 5-6-3, also earned a 5-2 victory over the New Jersey Devils on October 30, while their other wins came in overtime.
Author’s Summary
The Sharks dominated Seattle with balanced scoring and solid defense, led by Macklin Celebrini’s three-point night and strong goaltending from Yaroslav Askarov.