Celebrini Shines with Two Points as Sharks Defeat Canucks
Macklin Celebrini made a significant impact on the ice as the San Jose Sharks defeated the Vancouver Canucks 6-3. This victory was held on Saturday, where Celebrini, a 19-year-old center from Vancouver, recorded a goal and an assist.
Celebrini’s Exceptional Performance
The talented rookie extended his point streak to seven games. During this stretch, he has accumulated a total of five goals and nine assists. Celebrini’s remarkable performance included a crucial one-timer goal late in the third period, marking his 20th goal of the season.
Other Notable Contributions
- Igor Chernyshov scored his first NHL goal and contributed an assist.
- Ryan Reaves, John Klingberg, William Eklund, and Collin Graf also found the net for the Sharks.
- Yaroslav Askarov made 24 saves, helping San Jose end a three-game losing streak.
Canucks’ Efforts
The Vancouver Canucks tried to respond with goals from Linus Karlsson, Drew O’Connor, and Marco Rossi. This marked Rossi’s first goal in a Canucks jersey, following a trade that brought him from the Minnesota Wild along with Liam Ohgren and Zeev Buium on December 12. Conor Garland and Filip Hronek recorded two assists each in the game.
Key Player Highlights
- Elias Pettersson returned from an injury, marking his 500th NHL regular-season game.
- Chernyshov achieved five points (one goal, four assists) in his first five NHL games.
- Collin Graf scored in his fourth consecutive game.
Statistics Overview
| Team | Goals | Assists | Shots |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharks | 6 | 10 | 27 |
| Canucks | 3 | 5 | 34 |
Upcoming Games
- Sharks: Next match against the Ducks in Anaheim on Monday.
- Canucks: They will visit the Seattle Kraken on the same day.
The Canucks are struggling at home, managing only four wins this season, while the Sharks continue to build momentum.
