San Jose Sharks Macklin Celebrini (71) and Will Smith (2) celebrate Smith’s goal against the Florida Panthers in the second period at SAP Center in San Jose on Thu Oct 1, 2026 (AP News photo)

San Jose Sharks podcast Lincoln Juarez:

#1 How big was Will Smith’s two-goal performance, including his role in setting up Luca Cagnoni’s overtime winner?

#2 What did Macklin Celebrini’s three-assist performance say about his leadership in his first game as Sharks captain?

#3 How important was Mason Marchment’s first goal in a Sharks uniform, and what can San Jose expect from him this season?

#4 Did Yaroslav Askarov’s 23-save performance give the Sharks confidence that he can be their No. 1 goaltender this season?

#5 What does Luca Cagnoni’s first NHL goal and overtime winner mean for his development, especially after he became the first player in Sharks history to score his first NHL goal in overtime?

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