San Jose Sharks center Alex Wennberg (left) celebrates after scoring a goal against the Anaheim Ducks with center Macklin Celebrini (71) and goaltender Yaroslav Askarov (right) at SAP Center in San Jose on Wed Apr 2, 2026 (AP photo)

San Jose Sharks podcast Fernando Abarca:

#1 How did rookie standout Macklin Celebrini impact the Sharks’ recent games, and what does his scoring surge say about his development?

#2 What contributions did young forward Will Smith make in the latest matchup, and how is his playmaking evolving at the NHL level?

#3 How has goaltender Yaroslav Askarov performed during this recent stretch, and what role has he played in the team’s success?

#4 In the comeback win over the Ducks, how did the Sharks’ young core influence the game’s late momentum swing?

#5 Based on recent performances, how are the Sharks’ younger players shaping the team’s push toward a potential playoff spot?

Fernando Abarca is a San Jose Sharks beat writer for http://www.sportsradioservice.com