Sharks Defeat Kraken 6-1 at Climate Pledge Arena
The San Jose Sharks won 6-1 against the Seattle Kraken on Wednesday, improving to a 4-1-1 record over their last six games. Goalie Yaroslav Askarov made 28 saves in the victory.
Key Players and Highlights
- Macklin Celebrini scored one goal and provided two assists.
- Will Smith, Tyler Toffoli, and John Klingberg each contributed a goal and an assist.
- Ethan Cardwell and Ty Dellandrea also added goals for the Sharks.
“Our penalty kill was really good tonight. So that helps. I thought our game got better as the game went on.” – Sharks coach Ryan Warsofsky
Seattle Kraken Performance
Ryan Winterton scored his first NHL goal for the Kraken, who ended their five-game homestand with a 2-1-2 record. Goalies Joey Daccord and Matt Murray combined for 18 saves.
“Disconnected in a bunch of different areas. Our structure wasn't good enough tonight.” – Kraken coach Lane Lambert
Notable Moments
Macklin Celebrini opened the scoring 1:08 into the first period with a wrist shot from the slot after a smart pass from Tyler Toffoli.
“I was just in the slot and just there to put it in. [Smith and Toffoli], they did a great job, getting on their D and forcing a turnover.” – Macklin Celebrini
Ryan Winterton evened the score for Seattle at 16:30 in the first period, but San Jose pulled away in the second and third.
Game Summary
- San Jose Sharks Record: 5-6-3
- Seattle Kraken Record: 6-3-4
The Sharks' strong penalty kill and balanced scoring led them to a convincing win over the Kraken.
Author’s summary: San Jose’s improved defense and multiple key contributions fueled a dominant 6-1 win over Seattle, showcasing their growth this season.