Sharks Rout Seattle Kraken as Celebrini Sets NHL Record
The San Jose Sharks delivered their most complete performance of the season on Wednesday, overwhelming the Seattle Kraken 6-1 at Climate Pledge Arena. Six different Sharks players scored, while goalie Yaroslav Askarov made another strong start in net.
Game Highlights
- Macklin Celebrini recorded a goal and two assists.
- Will Smith, John Klingberg, and Tyler Toffoli each added a goal and an assist.
- Ethan Cardwell and Ty Dellandrea also scored for San Jose.
Dellandrea’s first goal of the season came shorthanded at 3:24 in the third period, extending San Jose’s lead to 5-1. Just 30 seconds later, Toffoli scored his fifth goal of the season to seal the victory.
Strong Defensive Play
The Sharks successfully killed all six Seattle power plays, marking their most decisive win this season. Their defense was sharp, and Askarov stopped 28 of 29 shots, including 14 in the final period. The win improved San Jose’s road record to 3-3-0.
“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
San Jose (5-6-3) had previously defeated the New Jersey Devils 5-2 on October 30, though three of their other wins this season came in overtime. Askarov also made 36 saves in a 3-2 overtime win over the Colorado Avalanche the previous Saturday.
Performance Summary
- Overall record: 5-6-3
- Road record: 3-3-0
- Askarov’s saves this game: 28 of 29
Author’s summary: The San Jose Sharks dominated Seattle with balanced scoring and lockdown defense, as rookie Macklin Celebrini continued his breakout performance and set a new NHL mark.