Sharks Defeat Kraken 6-1 With Strong Performance
The San Jose Sharks secured a convincing 6-1 victory over the Seattle Kraken at Climate Pledge Arena on Wednesday. Macklin Celebrini led the charge with a goal and two assists, helping San Jose improve to 5-6-3 overall and 4-1-1 in their last six games.
Key Contributions and Game Highlights
- Will Smith, Tyler Toffoli, and John Klingberg each recorded a goal and an assist.
- Ethan Cardwell and Ty Dellandrea added goals to the Sharks' tally.
- Goalie Yaroslav Askarov made 28 saves, playing a vital role in the win.
- Seattle’s Ryan Winterton scored his first NHL goal.
- Joey Daccord made 15 saves before being replaced by Matt Murray in the third period, who added three saves.
"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."
Kraken coach Lane Lambert commented, "Disconnected in a bunch of different areas. Our structure wasn't good enough tonight."
Opening Goal by Celebrini
Celebrini gave the Sharks an early 1-0 lead just 1:08 into the first period. Receiving a pass from Toffoli from the right wing, Celebrini's wrist shot beat Daccord's blocker.
"I was just in the slot and just there to put it in," Celebrini said. "[Smith and Toffoli], they did a great job, getting on their D and forcing a turnover."
Seattle’s Response
Winterton tied the game 1-1 at 16:30 in the first period. The Kraken ended their five-game homestand with a 2-1-2 record.
Summary
The Sharks’ balanced attack and solid penalty killing highlighted their dominant win, boosting their recent form while the Kraken struggled defensively.
Author’s summary: The San Jose Sharks showcased a strong team effort, led by Celebrini’s offensive breakout and Askarov’s dependable goaltending, to overpower the Seattle Kraken 6-1.