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Celebrini Makes History: Sharks pushed till final second with 5-4 Victory over Blues

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Macklin Celebrini celebrates one of his power play goals at SAP Center on Monday Mar 30, 2026 (Sharks Media)

By Fernando Abarca

SAN JOSE –– The San Jose Sharks returned home with momentum and a clear objective: keep climbing and stay in the fight as the season pushes forward. Fresh off a strong win over the Columbus Blue Jackets on Saturday night, San Jose welcomed the St. Louis Blues to SAP Center looking to build on that success and build they did indeed with a strong 5-4 win.

The first period delivered immediate intensity, featuring goals, penalties, and standout moments on both sides.

St. Louis struck first when Jake Neighbours capitalized on a rebound near the crease, controlling the puck along the boards before setting up Theo Lindstein, who found open space and fired home the opening goal.

San Jose responded quickly on the power play. Macklin Celebrini and Tyler Toffoli orchestrated a sharp passing sequence in the offensive zone, leading to Alexander Wennberg finishing with a deft touch in front of the net to even the score.

The Sharks kept the pressure on and took control of the period behind Celebrini’s standout performance. On another power play opportunity, Celebrini combined with Wennberg and Dmitry Orlov, patiently finding space between defenders before calmly burying his chance to give San Jose the lead.

Celebrini wasn’t done. Late in the period, he struck again—slipping between defenders and finishing off a quick setup from the right side—to extend the Sharks’ advantage to 3-2.

The Blues answered in transition after a defensive miscue by San Jose. Neighbours disrupted a pass and connected with Pavel Buchnevich, who capitalized to keep St. Louis within reach.

The second period brought a more physical edge from the Blues, but Sharks goaltender Alex Nedeljkovic delivered a series of key saves that helped maintain San Jose’s momentum. The Sharks rewarded that effort with another goal, as Toffoli created chaos in front of the net, allowing Wennberg to clean up the opportunity and extend the lead to 4-2.

St. Louis responded in the closing seconds of the period on the power play. Robert Thomas initiated the play through the neutral zone, linking up with Jimmy Snuggerud and Dylan Holloway before the puck found Philip Broberg, who finished the sequence to cut into the deficit heading into the third.

The Blues even things out after a penalty called against the Sharks’ Yaroslav Askarov with a Power Play opportunity.In the final frame, the Sharks locked in defensively while continuing to generate chances on the counterattack. Ashkarov remained sharp between the pipes, turning away key opportunities as the Blues pushed for an equalizer. Despite the late pressure, San Jose held firm, managing the clock effectively and limiting high-danger chances.

In the closing moments, Adam Gaudette sealed the outcome as the Sharks secured a hard-fought victory at home.

The Sharks are now two points behind the Nashville Predators, the push continues on Wednesday night at home against the Anaheim Ducks

San Jose Sharks podcast Fernando Abarca: Sharks catch Blues on four game win streak

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San Jose Sharks goaltender Alex Nedelijkovic stops a shot by the Philadelphia Flyers right wing Owen Tippett (74) in the second period at SAP Center in San Jose on Sat Mar 21, 2026. Nedelijkovic stopped 21 shots against the Columbus Blue Jackets on Sat Mar 28, 2026 at Nationwide Arena in Columbus to help defeat the Columbus Blue Jackets 3-2 (AP News photo)

San Jose Sharks podcast Fernando Abarca:

#1 The San Jose Sharks Igor Chernyshov scored twice and got the go ahead goal at 1:25 as the Sharks edged the Columbus Blue Jackets on Saturday 3-2 at Nationwide Arena.

#2 The Sharks with the win ended a six game losing streak and are now just four points of the Nashville Predators for the second Western Conference wild card spot.

#3 The Sharks Macklin Celebrini scored and got an assist and teammate Will Smith had two assists in the Sharks one goal victory. The Sharks badly wanted to end the six game losing streaks and they were willing to go to great lengths to end the skid.

#4 With Yaroslav Askarov out with an injury back up goaltender Alex Nedelijkovic saved 21 shots enough to keep the CBJ’s out of the net to get by for the win.

#5 The Sharks host the St Louis Blues on Monday night hockey at SAP. The Blues had struggled but lately they have been surging now on a four game win streak, they have won seven of their last ten games. How do you see this match between the Blues and Sharks tonight?

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

San Jose falls to Coachella 4-2 as FireBirds creep up in the standings

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San Jose Barracuda vs Coachella Valley Firebirds on Saturday March 28th at Acrisure Arena (via coachella valley firebirds)

By Madison Montez

With 48 seconds left on the powerplay, Coachella Valley scored to take the first lead of the game. Jani Nyman scored his 21st goal of the season to make it 1-0. This would be the first goal scored in the 4-2 loss. On a breakaway, Coachella extended that lead to 2-0 when Lleyton Roed scored his tenth goal of the season.

To avoid the shutout, San Jose’s Quentin Musty scored his 17th goal of the season to make it a 2-1 game. Egor Afanasyev and Jimmy Huntington registering the two assists.

To regain their two goal lead, Coachella Valley’s Ty Nelso scored his tenth of the season to make it a 3-1 game. Picking up a loose puck, Colin White scored his 15th goal of the season to make it a 3-2 game. Nolan Allan and Filip Bystedt registering the assists. To seal the win, Cooper Marody scored his ninth of the season to seal the 4-2 win.

After the first period, San Jose outshot Coachella Valley 17-8. After the second period, San Jose outshot Coachella Valley fourteen to eight. After the third period, San Jose outshot Coachella valley eleven to seven.

Coming into Saturday night’s game, San Jose was second on the powerplay and third shorthanded. Saturday night, San Jose went 0/3 on the powerplay. For Coachella Valley, they came into Saturday night’s game ninth on the powerplay and sixth shorthanded. Saturday night Coachella Valley went one for two on the powerplay.

Gabriel Carriere was the starting goaltender, following Laurent Brossoit’s call up to the San Jose Sharks. Making 19 saves on 22 shots, Carriere recorded Saturday night’s loss. Nikke Koko was the starting goaltender for Coachella Valley. Making 40 saves on 42 shots, Koko recorded Saturday night’s win.

THREE STARS OF THE GAME:

  1. Ty Nelson
  2. Nikke Koko
  3. Cooper Marody

The Barracuda will be back in action Sunday against this same FireBirds team. San Jose will be looking to split the series.

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