Sharks rout Seattle Kraken as Macklin Celebrini sets new NHL record
The San Jose Sharks delivered their most dominant performance of the season on Wednesday, crushing the Seattle Kraken 6-1 at Climate Pledge Arena. Six different Sharks players found the back of the net, while goaltender Yaroslav Askarov turned in another stellar showing between the pipes.
Key Contributors
- Macklin Celebrini scored once and added two assists.
- Will Smith, John Klingberg, and Tyler Toffoli each tallied a goal and an assist.
- Ethan Cardwell and Ty Dellandrea also contributed goals.
Dellandrea’s goal, his first of the season, came shorthanded at 3:24 of the third period, giving San Jose a 5-1 lead. Just 30 seconds later, Toffoli struck again for his fifth of the year.
Defensive Strength and Goaltending
The Sharks went a perfect 6-for-6 on the penalty kill, a key factor in their biggest win margin of the season. Askarov made 28 saves—14 in the first two periods and 14 more in the third—continuing his impressive recent form.
“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.”
Team Progress
With this victory, the Sharks improved to 5-6-3 overall and 3-3-0 on the road. The performance followed a 5-2 win over the New Jersey Devils on October 30. Before that, three of their victories had come in overtime, including a 3-2 win over the Colorado Avalanche where Askarov made 36 saves.
Summary
The Sharks showed balanced offense, strong defense, and confidence from Askarov, signaling a turning point in their season.
Author’s Summary: San Jose’s balanced scoring and flawless penalty kill powered their most decisive victory, highlighting growing confidence under coach Warsofsky.