Celebrini Dominates with 4 Points as Sharks Rally to Beat Ducks
San Jose rallied past the Anaheim Ducks in a late comeback. Macklin Celebrini dominated the game and finished with four points.
Game summary
The Sharks overcame an early deficit to secure the win. Viktor Arvidsson’s teammate Alexander Wennberg scored 68 seconds after a prior goal, at the 19:29 mark.
Wennberg’s wrist shot beat goalie Dostal over the glove. Will Smith also contributed with a goal and two assists.
Key performances
- Celebrini recorded multiple points, including his second goal of the night. That marker was his 40th of the season.
- Will Smith finished with one goal and two assists for San Jose.
- Yaroslav Askarov made 28 saves to protect the lead in net.
- Wennberg scored the go-ahead goal after a high-slot feed from Celebrini.
Season context and stakes
San Jose moved to 35-31-7 with the victory. The club has won three straight games after a six-game skid.
The Sharks sit one point behind the Los Angeles Kings for the second Western Conference wild-card spot. San Jose has played one fewer game than Los Angeles.
Coach’s view
Coach Ryan Warsofsky credited Celebrini for sparking the turnaround. He also noted that a veteran leader, called “Mack,” helped rally the group.
Filmogaz.com will monitor how the Sharks build on this momentum. The team aims to keep its playoff push alive.
