Celebrini Shines, Leads Sharks to Overtime Victory
In a thrilling contest, the San Jose Sharks defeated the Minnesota Wild 6-5 in overtime, with Zachary Celebrini playing a key role. Celebrini scored the decisive goal, extending his point streak to four games, amassing ten points (five goals and five assists) during this stretch.
Game Highlights
The match saw a series of exciting moments, particularly in the third period. Joel Eriksson Ek tied the game for Minnesota at 5-5 with just 18 seconds remaining in regulation. He deflected a shot from Kirill Kaprizov to equalize the score.
Key Players
- Zachary Celebrini: Secured the overtime winner and contributed two assists.
- William Eklund: Scored two goals and provided an assist.
- Michael Misa: Scored his first NHL goal and played a crucial role.
- Kirill Kaprizov: Registered three assists for the Wild.
- Ryan Hartman: Contributed a goal and an assist before leaving the game due to injury.
Scoring Summary
| Period | Time | Team | Goal Scorer | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 5:28 | Sharks | William Eklund | 1-0 |
| 1st | 13:35 | Sharks | Michael Misa | 2-0 |
| 1st | 17:02 | Wild | Marcus Johansson (PP) | 2-1 |
| 1st | 17:34 | Wild | Marco Rossi | 2-2 |
| 2nd | 11:15 | Sharks | William Eklund | 3-2 |
| 2nd | 11:34 | Sharks | Ryan Reaves | 4-2 |
| 3rd | 4:28 | Wild | Ryan Hartman (PP) | 4-3 |
| 3rd | 7:52 | Sharks | Tyler Toffoli | 5-3 |
| 3rd | 8:28 | Wild | Zeev Buium | 5-4 |
| 3rd | 17:42 | Wild | Joel Eriksson Ek | 5-5 |
| OT | Final | Sharks | Zachary Celebrini | 6-5 |
Team Performance Overview
This victory improved San Jose’s record to 2-5-2, following a split on a four-game road trip. On the other side, Minnesota has struggled with this defeat marking their third consecutive loss, dropping their record to 3-5-2. The team has now lost six of their last seven games.
Goalies in the Spotlight
- Yaroslav Askarov (Wild): Made 28 saves during the game.
- Jesper Wallstedt (Sharks): Finished with 19 saves.
Both teams faced challenges, with Minnesota missing key forward Marcus Foligno due to an upper-body injury. Meanwhile, the Sharks showed resilience, sealing their hard-fought road victory with an impressive performance by Celebrini.
