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Sharks Beat Blue Jackets 3-2, Chernyshov Scores Twice, 6 game skid comes to an end with victory

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San Jose Sharks goaltender Alex Nedeljkovic (33) saved 24 shots and allowed two Columbus Blue Jacket goals. Macklin Celebrini (71) in the foreground approves at Nationwide Arena in Columbus on Sat Mar 28, 2026 (AP News photo)

By Mary Walsh

The San Jose Sharks defeated the Columbus Blue Jackets 3-2 Saturday. The win ended a six game losing streak for the Sharks. Igor Chernyshov and Macklin Celebrini scored the Sharks’ goals. Alex Nedeljkovic made 22 saves for the win. Denton Mateychuck and Cole Sillinger scored for the Blue Jackets. Elvis Merzlikins made 33 saves in the loss.

Sharks goaltender Alex Nedeljkovic talked about the win after the game:

“Tonight, minus thirty seconds there at the start, the rest of the game I thought we were all over them, we took it to ‘em, played hard and I think wore ‘em down. It’s what opened up that lane for Smitty there to make that pass and Cherny’s got an unbelievable release, an unbelievable shot so it’s good to see it go in for him today.”

Macklin Celebrini crossed the 100 assists mark on Saturday, reaching that goal faster than any other Sharks draft pick who started his career with San Jose.

The Blue Jackets scored first with a goal from Denton Mateychuck just 31 seconds in. Mateychuk scored with a wrist shot from the top of the faceoff circle. An assist went to Adam Fantilli.

Igor Chernyshov tied the game late in the period. He scored with a snap sot at 17:17 from inside the faceoff circle. Will Smith got an assist.

The first period shots were very close, 9-8 Blue Jackets with no penalties called.

Cole Sillinger gave the Blue Jackets another lead at 12:09 of the second period. Ivan Provorov got an assist. That was the only goal of the middle frame. San Jose outshot Columbus 18-8 and there were just two penalties called, one per team.

Macklin Celebrini tied the game again 51 seconds into the third period. His power play goal came from a shot high in the zone. The puck came to him on a quick play after the Sharks won the faceoff. Assists went to Dmitry Orlov and Alexander Wennberg, the winner of said faceoff.

Chernyshov scored his second of the night, the game-winner, at 18:35 of the period. The puck found him at the end of a quick play off the rush. Assists went to Celebrini and Will Smith.

The Sharks next play on Monday at 7:00 PM PT at home against the St. Louis Blues, kicking off a six-game homestand.

San Jose Sharks podcast Lincoln Juarez: Sharks on six game skid how concerned is Warsofsky?

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San Jose Sharks head coach Ryan Warsofsky has a lot on his mind going into Columbus for Sat Mar 28, 2026 game against the Blue Jackets in his effort to end the Sharks 6 game skid. (AP file photo)

San Jose Sharks podcast:

#1 In the San Jose Sharks last game against the St Louis Blues the Blues Dylan Holloway broke a 1-1 deadlock scoring a game winning goal with three seconds left to help defeat the San Jose Sharks and hand them their six consecutive loss.

#2 The Blues also got scoring from Dalibor Dvorsky scored earlier and goaltender Joel Hofer had 24 saves. It was the third win in a row for St Louis.

#3 The Sharks Alex Wennberg scored the lone goal for the Sharks. Sharks goaltender Yaroslav Askarov stopped 11 shots but left with an injury and back up goalie Alex Nedelijkovic came in to replace Askarov.

#4 The Sharks are on this long six game losing streak talk about head coach Ryan Warsofsky and how concerned he has to be at this point?

#5 Next up for the Sharks a 2:00pm PDT faceoff against the Columbus Blue Jackets at Nationwide Arena. The CBJs are rolling they have won six of their last ten games and are third in the NHL Metropolitan Division. The Sharks could very well have their hands full Saturday afternoon.

Join Lincoln Juarez for the Sharks podcasts Saturdays at http://www.sportsradioservice.com

San Jose Sharks podcast Mary Lisa: Sharks hope to snap skid in Columbus Saturday

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San Jose Sharks Macklin Celebrini (71) will be leaned on to help lead the Sharks out of their current six game losing streak. The Sharks take on the Columbus Blue Jackets Sat Mar 28, 2026 at Nationwide Arena in Columbus. (AP file photo)

San Jose Sharks podcast Mary Lisa:

#1 Mary Lisa would you agree that part of the reason for the Sharks struggles is that there is a lot of pressure on the up and coming younger players or are teams just getting a good study on film of these Sharks future stars?

#2 Can Columbus take advantage of San Jose’s losing streak? The Sharks enter on a six-game skid and have been heavily outscored recently, while Columbus is strong at home and favored to win.

#3 Will the Blue Jackets’ offense bounce back after recent struggles? Columbus has cooled off offensively on its road trip, scoring just four goals in three games, despite earlier high-scoring performances.

#4 How urgent is this game for each team’s playoff hopes? The Blue Jackets are firmly in the playoff race and control their destiny, while the Sharks are running out of time, sitting multiple points back of a wild-card spot.

#5 Which young stars or top-line players will step up? San Jose’s projected top line (including Macklin Celebrini and Will Smith) will be key against a Columbus team that generates strong shot volume and pressure.

Mary Lisa does the Sharks podcasts each Saturday at http://www.sportsradioservice.com

Sharks Lose 2-1 in OT to Blues, Loss is Sharks 6th straight, Askarov Injured

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San Jose Sharks goaltender Yaroslav Askarov reaches for the puck during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the Dallas Stars, Friday, Dec. 5, 2025, in Dallas. Askarov was injured against the St Louis Blues on Thu Mar 26, 2026 at Enterprise Center in St Louis (AP Photo/LM Otero)

By Mary Walsh

The San Jose Sharks lost 2-1 in overtime to the St Louis Blues on Thursday. Blues goals were scored by Dalibor Dvorsky and Dylan Holloway. Joel Hofer made 24 saves for the win. Alexander Wennberg scored the lone Sharks goal. Yaroslav Askarov made 11 saves before sustaining an injury midway through the game. Alex Nedeljkovic made 10 saves in relief.

There were no details about Askarov’s injury in the post-game press conference. The injury was described only as upper body.

After the game, Macklin Celebrini talked about his role in the game and his current goalless streak of six games: “It’s kind of disappointing, feeling like I’m not doing my part to help the team. Also, being on for goals [against], I mean it’s unacceptable and I need to figure it out.”

“I liked our game. I thought we did some really good things tonight. So, hopefully a step in the right direction,” said Sharks Head Coach Ryan Warsofsky. “Frustrated with the result but a step in the right direction.”

In a scoreless and penalty-free first period, the Sharks outshot the Blues 9-6. Askarov was playing well in his first game back from injury. Midway through the second period, Nathan Walker fell on Askarov after being pushed by Vincent Desharnais. Askarov left the game under his own power and Nedeljkovic took the net.

The first goal of the game came at 17:19 of the second. Dalibor Dvorsky scored his 11th of the season with a snap shot. Assists went to Dylan Holloway and Jimmy Snuggerud.

The Blues outshot the Sharks 11-6 in the second. The penalties favored the Blues, with six penalties resulting in a single power play.

The Sharks tied the game at 5:04 of the third period. Alexander Wennberg scored his 14th of the season with a wrist shot. Assists went to William Eklund and Kiefer Sherwood. The Sharks outshot the Blues 8-4 in the third. There were no penalties called.

Dylan Holloway scored the game-winner at 4:57 of overtime with a backhand shot. An assist went to Philip Broberg.

The Sharks next play on Saturday at 2:00 PM PT in Columbus against the Blue Jackets.

Sharks Fall 6-3 to Predators, Losing Streak at Five

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Nashville Predators left wing Filip Forsberg (99) goes after the puck past San Jose Sharks center Zack Ostapchuk (63) in the second period at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville on Tue Mar 24, 2026 (AP News photo)

By Mary Walsh

The San Jose Sharks lost 6-3 to the Nashville Predators Tuesday. Filip Forsberg, Matthew Wood, Roman Josi, Luke Evangelista and Brady Skjei scored for the Predators. Juuse Saros made 27 saves for the win. Adam Gaudette scored for the Sharks and Will Smith scored twice. Alex Nedeljkovic made 13 saves in the loss. This was the Sharks’ fifth loss in a row.

Discussing the Sharks troubles getting out of their own zone, Sharks goaltender Alex Nedeljkovic said:

“It’s simple hockey. We get the puck in the zone and then we’re free to make plays. Absolutely we have a lot of skill in this locker room, a lot of talent. When we get in the zone, that’s where the creativity is going to come out. But we have to get in the zone first of all.”

Sharks Head Coach Ryan Warsofsky had a similar assessment. He said: “Yeah, execution, you know, breaking out pucks, managing it through the neutral zone, playing a little bit more physical at times.”

The first period was an absolute rout. The Predators scored five goals to the Sharks’ single tally. Filip Forsberg scored at 2:34, tipping a shot by Fedor Svechkov. An assist also went to Jonathan Marchessault.

Adam Gaudette tied it at 6:25, tipping a shot from Shakir Mukhamadullin with an assist to Mario Ferraro.

After that, the Predators got goals from Matthew Wood, Roman Josi, Luke Evangelista and Brady Skjei. Those all came between 7:49 and 16:36 of the period.

The shot count did not reflect that score, 9-5 Predators. The penalty count was also unremarkable, with just one call against the Sharks. That was the only penalty called.

The Sharks improved in the second period. The Predators did not scored until 12:38. Then, it was a goal from Steven Stamkos on the power play. Assists went to Forsberg and Marchessault.

The Sharks trimmed the five-goal lead with a goal from Will Smith at 17:26. That goal was also on the power play, with a two-man advantage.

The Sharks outshot the Predators 15-6 in the second period. They also stayed on the right side of the penalty problem, taking just one penalty while the Predators took three.

Will Smith scored a second goal at 1:40 of the third period. He scored with a backhand, assisted by Igor Chernyshov and Vincent Desharnais. That was the only goal of the period.

The Sharks outshot the Predators 10-4 in the third period but could not dig their way out of that first period hole.

The Sharks next play on Thursday at 5:00 PM PT in St. Louis against the Blues.

Flyers hand 4-1 loss to Sharks; Losing Streak grows to four for San Jose

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Sharks team groups after the first goal vs. Flyers on Mar 21, 2026 at SAP Center in San Jose (San Jose Sharks Media)

By: Fernando Abarca

SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — Playoff implications remain on the line for San Jose, and while the margin for error continues to shrink, the Sharks are not eliminated just yet.

The Sharks returned to SAP Center on Saturday afternoon to face the Philadelphia Flyers, looking to bounce back after a 5-0 loss to the surging Buffalo Sabres. With the postseason race tightening, every point carries added weight down the stretch.

A tightly contested first period saw both teams held scoreless, each registering six shots on goal. Goaltending stood out early, with timely saves and disciplined defensive play limiting quality chances. Philadelphia’s physicality, however, was evident, as the Flyers committed three penalties compared to San Jose’s two, setting the tone for a chippy matchup.

The second period brought a shift in momentum. Philadelphia broke the deadlock when Owen Tippett capitalized on a transition play, finishing a setup that originated from Trevor Zegras near the neutral zone. Tippett slipped past the defense and beat the goaltender to give the Flyers a 1-0 lead.

San Jose responded midway through the period on the power play. Dmitri Orlov found the back of the net at the 14-minute mark, converting a well-worked sequence assisted by William Eklund and Macklin Celebrini. The goal energized the Sharks and briefly leveled the contest at 1-1.

As the game progressed, the physical edge intensified, with both teams exchanging hits and engaging in post-whistle scrums, reflecting the stakes involved.

The third period, however, tilted decisively in favor of Philadelphia. The Flyers capitalized on defensive lapses, scoring three goals, including two empty-netters in the final minutes, to pull away and secure the win.

With the loss, San Jose extends its skid to four games, adding pressure as the regular season winds down. The Sharks will now head on the road for the final stretch of the month, beginning with a matchup in Nashville, where they will look to regroup and keep their playoff hopes alive.

San Jose Sharks podcast Mary Lisa: How can Sharks end their losing streak at SAP Center?

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The San Jose Sharks Macklin Celebrini (71) celebrates his empty net goal with teammate Colin Graf (51) in the third period against the Montreal Canadiens at the Belle Centre in Montreal on Sat Mar 14, 2026. The Sharks host the Philadelphia Flyers on Sat Mar 21, 2026 at SAP Center at 1:00pm PDT (AP News photo)

San Jose Sharks podcast Mary Lisa:

#1 Can the Sharks snap their losing streak at home? San Jose enters the game having dropped multiple straight contests, including recent defensive struggles.

#2 Will the Flyers’ strong recent form continue on the road? Philadelphia has gone 7-2-1 in their last ten games, showing consistency despite a relatively modest scoring rate.

#3 How impactful will top players like Macklin Celebrini and Trevor Zegras be? Celebrini (Sharks) and Zegras (Flyers) are key offensive drivers and could determine the pace and outcome.

#4 Can the Sharks tighten up defensively after conceding heavily in recent games? San Jose has allowed a high number of goals recently, including a five goal loss in their last outing.

#5 Will special teams or goaltending make the difference? With both teams dealing with injuries and lineup changes, goalie performance (Dan Vladar for Philly) and power-play efficiency could be decisive.

Join Mary Lisa for the San Jose Sharks podcasts Saturdays at http://www.sportsradioservice.com

San Jose Sharks podcast Lincoln Juarez: Struggling Sharks face hot handed Flyers Saturday at SAP

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Washington Capitals Rasmus Sadin (38) tries to get the puck past the Philadelphia Flyers Travis Konechy (11) in the first period at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia on Wed Mar 11, 2026. As of Sat Mar 21, 2026 Konechy leads the Flyers in goals with 24 (AP News photo)

San Jose Sharks podcast Lincoln Juarez:

#1 Can the Sharks snap their losing streak at home? San Jose enters the game having dropped multiple straight contests, including recent defensive struggles.

#2 Will the Flyers’ strong recent form continue on the road? Philadelphia has gone 7-2-1 in their last ten games, showing consistency despite a relatively modest scoring rate.

#3 How impactful will top players like Macklin Celebrini and Trevor Zegras be? Celebrini (Sharks) and Zegras (Flyers) are key offensive drivers and could determine the pace and outcome.

#4 Can the Sharks tighten up defensively after conceding heavily in recent games? San Jose has allowed a high number of goals recently, including a five goal loss in their last outing.

#5 Will special teams or goaltending make the difference? With both teams dealing with injuries and lineup changes, goalie performance (Dan Vladar for Philly) and power-play efficiency could be decisive.

Join Lincoln Juarez for the San Jose Sharks podcasts Fridays at http://www.sportsradioservice.com

Sharks shutout by Sabres 5-0

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San Jose Sharks vs Buffalo Sabres on Thursday March 19th at SAP Center (via sanjosesharks)

By Madison Montez

SAN JOSE- After a scoreless first period, Buffalo scored three goals in one. The first came from Noah Ostlund when he scored his eleventh of the season. The second came from Sam Carrick when he scored his seventh of the season to make it 2-0. Then, Rasmus Dahlin scored his fourteenth of the season to make it 3-0.

Buffalo added onto that lead 40 seconds into the third period when Tage Thompson scored his thirty fourth goal of the season to make it 4-0. To make it 5-0, Sam Carrick scored his second of the game.

After the first period, San Jose outshot Buffalo seven to five. After the second period, San Jose outshot Buffalo ten to three. After the third period, Buffalo outshot San Jose eight to six.

Specials teams were quiet today. San Jose came into tonight’s game ranked eighteenth in the league on the powerplay and seventeenth shorthanded. Tonight, San Jose went. Buffalo came into tonight’s game, seventeenth on the powerplay and third shorthanded. Tonight, Buffalo went .

Tonight’s goalie matchup was Alex Nedeljkovic for San Jose against Alex Lyon for Buffalo. Making 23 saves on 23 shots, Lyon recorded tonights win. Making 11 saves on 16 shots, Nedeljkovic recorded tonights loss.

The Sharks will be back in action on Saturday where they will face the Philadelphia Flyers. The last time these two teams faced off was on December 9th where the Sharks fell 4-1. Colin Graf was the lone Sharks goal scorer in that game.

Sharks Fall 5-3 to Oilers, Home Win Streak for Oilers Against Sharks at nine

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San Jose Sharks goaltender Alex Nedeljkovic (33) makes a save on the Edmonton Oilers Zach Hyman (18) shot in the second period at Rogers Place in Edmonton on Tue Mar 17, 2026 (Canadian Press via AP News ;photo)

By Mary Walsh

The San Jose Sharks lost 5-3 to the Edmonton Oilers Tuesday. Ryan Nugent-Hopkins, Connor Murphy, Vasily Podkolzin, Max Jones and Zach Hyman scored for the Oilers. Connor Ingram made 27 saves for the win. Dmitry Orlov, Pavol Regenda and Kiefer Sherwood scored for the Sharks. Alex Nedeljkovic made 32 saves in the loss.

After the game, Sharks goaltender Alex Nedeljkovic talked about the role of the Sharks penalty kill in the third period: “The whole PK did an unbelievable job of taking back the momentum for us. I just think we gotta kind of take advantage of that a little bit.”

Sharks Head Coach Ryan Warsofsky was asked about how the ice time was allotted late in the game. He said: “For four years we’ve worked on development and getting guys better and kind of handing some things to some players. You’ve gotta earn your ice from here on out.”

Dmitry Orlov got the Sharks on the board first, 7:24 into the game. He scored with a wrist shot from close in after receiving a pass from Alexander Wennberg. An assist also went to Kiefer Sherwood.

By the end of the period, the Oilers had three goals, from Ryan Nugent-Hopkins, Connor Murphy and Vasily Podkolzin. One of those goals came on the power play.

The shots were close, 10-8 Edmonton. The Sharks took two penalties and the Oilers took one.

The Sharks scored twice in the second period, with goals from Pavol Regenda and Kiefer Sherwood. The shots were close again, 15-12 Sharks. There were no penalties called in the second.

In the third period, the Oilers found another gear and the Sharks did not. The Oilers outshot the Sharks 15-7 and had two goals, from Max Jones and Zach Hyman. The Sharks took two penalties and the Oilers took none.

The Sharks next play on Thursday at 7:00 PM PT in San Jose against the Buffalo Sabres.