Sharks Rout Seattle Kraken as Macklin Celebrini Sets NHL Record
The San Jose Sharks delivered their most complete performance of the season on Wednesday, defeating the Seattle Kraken 6-1 at Climate Pledge Arena. Six different Sharks players scored goals, while goalie Yaroslav Askarov made a solid showing in goal.
Key Players and Highlights
- Macklin Celebrini contributed with a goal and two assists, breaking a new NHL record.
- Will Smith, John Klingberg, and Tyler Toffoli each posted a goal and an assist.
- Ethan Cardwell and Ty Dellandrea also scored; Dellandrea’s goal was shorthanded and marked his first of the season.
- Toffoli netted his fifth goal of the season shortly after Dellandrea’s second-period goal.
The Sharks dominated the penalty kill, going a perfect 6-for-6, which helped secure their most decisive win of the year. This victory marked San Jose’s fifth win in eight games and handed the Kraken their first regulation loss at home this 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 Performance
Prior to this, the Sharks (5-6-3) defeated the New Jersey Devils 5-2 on October 30, with three other wins this season coming in overtime. Askarov recently made 36 saves in a 3-2 overtime win against the Colorado Avalanche and had 28 saves during the game versus the Kraken as San Jose improved to 3-3-0 on the road.
Summary
The Sharks showcased balanced scoring, strong goaltending, and flawless penalty killing to dominate the Kraken and continue their strong form this season.
Author’s summary: San Jose’s balanced attack and flawless penalty kill led to a commanding 6-1 win over the Kraken, highlighted by Celebrini’s record-setting performance and Askarov's reliable goaltending.