San Jose Sharks Dominate Seattle Kraken with Record-Setting Performance
The San Jose Sharks delivered their strongest performance of the season on Wednesday, defeating the Seattle Kraken 6-1 at Climate Pledge Arena. Six different Sharks players scored, supported by an impressive goaltending effort from Yaroslav Askarov.
Key Players and Highlights
- Macklin Celebrini recorded a goal and two assists, setting a new NHL record.
- Will Smith, John Klingberg, and Tyler Toffoli each contributed a goal and an assist.
- Ethan Cardwell and Ty Dellandrea also scored for the Sharks.
- Dellandrea's shorthanded goal at 3:24 of the third period, his first this season, extended the Sharks' lead to 5-1.
- Toffoli added his fifth goal of the season just 30 seconds later.
Penalty Kill and Team Performance
The Sharks went a perfect 6-for-6 on the penalty kill, contributing significantly to their most decisive win of the year.
"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."
Season Context and Goalie Impact
With this win, San Jose improved to 5-6-3 for the season and handed Seattle its first regulation loss at home. The Sharks had previously won one game 5-2 against the New Jersey Devils on October 30, with their other victories coming in overtime.
Askarov’s strong net presence continued, stopping 14 shots in each of the final two periods after 14 saves earlier, bringing his total to 36 saves in the game. He also had a notable 36-save performance in an overtime win against the Colorado Avalanche on Saturday.
The Sharks now have a 3-3-0 record on the road this season.
Author's summary: The San Jose Sharks' well-rounded effort and stellar defense led by Macklin Celebrini and Yaroslav Askarov secured a commanding 6-1 victory over Seattle, marking a season milestone.