Celebrini Shines with Two Goals in Sharks’ Victory Over Rangers
In a thrilling matchup, the San Jose Sharks triumphed over the New York Rangers with a final score of 3-1. This game showcased the emerging talent of center Macklin Celebrini, who scored two goals, propelling his team to victory.
Sharks’ Resilience in Third Period
The Sharks, now with a record of 26 wins, 21 losses, and 3 overtime losses, displayed notable improvement in the third period. Coach Ryan Warsofsky praised his team’s maturity, emphasizing better ‘winning habits’ during this final stretch. The Sharks have rebounded, recording a solid 3-2-0 over their last five games.
Key Contributions
- Macklin Celebrini: Two goals, including the opening goal with a power play in the first period.
- Pavol Regenda: Contributed one goal to the team’s total.
- Will Smith and Collin Graf: Each provided two assists.
- Alex Nedeljkovic: Recorded 28 saves, achieving his fifth consecutive win.
Rangers Struggle Continues
The New York Rangers, on the other hand, are facing a challenging phase with a record of 21 wins, 25 losses, and 6 overtime losses. They have lost three consecutive games and eight of their last nine, suffering from a dismal 1-7-1 record in recent matches.
Coach’s Criticism
Rangers coach Mike Sullivan expressed frustration after the game, criticizing his team’s slow start. They surrendered three goals within the first eight minutes, compounded by seven penalties throughout the match. Sullivan noted that this approach is far from a winning strategy.
Game Highlights
- Celebrini opened the scoring just 1:09 into the first period.
- His goal resulted from a deflection off his skate from a cross-crease pass by Tyler Toffoli.
- Sam Carrick scored the sole goal for the Rangers.
As the Sharks continue to develop, Celebrini’s performance stands out as a beacon of hope for both the team and its fans at Filmogaz.com. The Sharks look to build on this victory as they prepare for upcoming challenges in the season.
