URGENT UPDATE: In a nail-biting contest, the San Jose Sharks triumphed over the Anaheim Ducks with a score of 5-4 on Monday night at the Honda Center. Star rookie Macklin Celebrini played a pivotal role, scoring a goal and adding two assists, marking his 10th three-point game of the season.
The game took a dramatic turn when Celebrini left the ice with 14:48 remaining in the third period after a shot deflected off defenseman Sam Dickinson and struck him in the face. Despite this scare, he returned to the ice with 6:13 left, sporting visible marks near his left eye.
The Sharks secured their fifth win in the last eight games, with contributions from Mario Ferraro, Igor Chernyshov, William Eklund, and Zack Ostapchuk, whose goal at 13:47 in the third period extended San Jose’s lead to 5-3. Ostapchuk’s goal marked his first in a Sharks uniform.
The Ducks made a late push, with Troy Terry scoring at 4:02 remaining, cutting the Sharks’ lead to one goal after pulling goalie Petr Mrazek. However, Yaroslav Askarov stood strong, finishing with an impressive 39 saves and helping the Sharks kill a crucial late penalty.
The first period saw the Sharks struggle defensively, giving up several rush chances and committing eight giveaways, yet they managed to hold a 2-1 lead. Ferraro opened the scoring with a goal at 10:43, marking the 100th point of his NHL career. Celebrini then capitalized on a Ducks turnover, redirecting a pass from Alexander Wennberg for the second goal just before the first intermission.
As the Sharks look to build on this momentum, they improve to 2-0-0 following the Christmas break. Fans can expect more thrilling action as San Jose continues its pursuit of playoff contention.
Stay tuned for more updates as the season progresses!
