Macklin Celebrini Leads Sharks to 5-4 Win Over Ducks with 60 Points
Macklin Celebrini achieved a significant milestone by becoming the third player this season to reach 60 points. He accomplished this during a thrilling 5-4 victory for the San Jose Sharks over the Anaheim Ducks. Celebrini recorded one goal and two assists, continuing his impressive run in the National Hockey League (NHL).
Game Highlights
The match took place in Anaheim, California, with several key performances standing out:
- Other Sharks’ goals came from Mario Ferraro, Igor Chernyshov, William Eklund, and Zach Ostapchuk.
- The Sharks secured their second win since the holiday break, despite being outshot 43-13.
- Goaltender Yaroslav Askarov made 38 saves to help his team clinch the victory.
Anaheim Ducks’ Struggles
The Ducks faced challenges, marking their third consecutive loss and seventh in their last nine games. Some notable scorers for the Ducks included:
- Troy Terry, who netted two goals.
- Cutter Gauthier, contributing his 19th goal.
- Pavel Mintyukov, who also scored.
Goaltender Lukas Dostal allowed four goals on nine shots before being replaced by Petr Mrazek.
Key Performances
Celebrini’s accomplishment is noteworthy as he reached 60 points in just 39 games. This achievement holds the record for the most points scored by a teenager before New Year’s Day in NHL history. Additionally, he extended his points streak to eight games.
Celebrini demonstrated his playmaking skills, setting up Chernyshov for his second career goal and assisting Eklund in chasing Dostal, who allowed ten goals against. Celebrini later suffered a hit from a deflected puck but returned to the game shortly after.
Upcoming Games
Following this thrilling match, the Sharks will host the Minnesota Wild on Wednesday. The Ducks are also set to host the Tampa Bay Lightning on the same day.
This game highlights the exciting developments in the NHL, showcasing young talent like Macklin Celebrini and the competitive nature of teams like the Sharks and Ducks.
