San Jose Sharks podcast Len Shapiro: Sharks looking to bounce back from three game skid ; Faceoff with Vancouver Saturday

The Vegas Golden Knights right winger Mark Stone (61) and the Knights had San Jose Sharks goaltender Alex Nedelijkovic (33) reaching for pucks all night long at T Mobile Center in Las Vegas on Tue Dec 23, 2025 (AP News photo)

San Jose Sharks podcast Len Shapiro:

#1 The Sharks’ star forward Macklin Celebrini has been a key part of San Jose’s scoring attack this season — how will he match up against the Canucks’ defense and can he find space to generate offense in this road game?

#2 William Eklund has been one of San Jose’s top creators. How effective will he be at setting up scoring chances against a Canucks team that has shown strong defensive performances recently?

#3 How will goaltending by Yaroslav Askarov impact San Jose’s chances? Askarov made a big number of saves in the previous matchup with Vancouver — can he keep the Sharks competitive again in Vancouver and withstand the Canucks’ offensive presence.

#4 With Macklin Celebrini leading San Jose’s scoring this season and showing dynamic playmaking and finishing ability, how will he impact the Sharks’ offense against a Anaheim Ducks team that has given up goals in stretches — and can he set the tone early on offense?

#5 Askarov in goal and William Eklund as a top creator are key to San Jose’s prospects — will Askarov’s saves keep the Sharks close if Anaheim presses the pace, and can Eklund generate sustained scoring chances to support Celebrini?

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