Sharks Rout Seattle Kraken with Record Performance by Macklin Celebrini
The San Jose Sharks delivered their most dominating display this season on Wednesday, defeating the Seattle Kraken 6-1 at Climate Pledge Arena. Six different players found the net, while goalie Yaroslav Askarov impressed once again with a strong showing in goal.
Key Players and Highlights
- Macklin Celebrini contributed a goal and two assists.
- Will Smith, John Klingberg, and Tyler Toffoli each scored a goal and assisted on another.
- Ethan Cardwell and Ty Dellandrea also added goals, with Dellandrea scoring his first of the season shorthanded early in the third period.
- Toffoli’s goal was his fifth this season, scored just 30 seconds after Dellandrea’s shorthanded tally.
Team Performance and Penalty Kill
The Sharks executed a perfect 6-for-6 penalty kill, contributing to their most significant win margin this year. This victory marked their fifth win in eight games, handing the Kraken their first regulation home loss 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.”
Recent Form and Goalie Impact
Earlier this season, the Sharks also beat the New Jersey Devils 5-2 on October 30, with three other wins coming in overtime. Askarov was crucial in these results, making 36 saves during a 3-2 overtime victory against the Colorado Avalanche last Saturday. In the game against the Kraken, he stopped 28 shots, evenly split between periods, helping San Jose improve to a 3-3-0 road record.
Author's Summary: The San Jose Sharks showcased a dominant team effort led by Macklin Celebrini’s record-setting performance, securing a decisive win over the Seattle Kraken with flawless penalty killing and strong goaltending.