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Chernyshov’s Late Winner Lifts Sharks Past Kings in Dramatic 5-4 Victory

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San Jose Sharks left wing Igor Chernyshov (92) bangs on the glass and says hello to the fans at SAP Center after scoring the go ahead third period goal as the Sharks defeated the Los Angeles Kings on Sat Oct 3, 2026 (AP News photo)

By: Fernando Abarca

SAN JOSE, Calif. — The San Jose Sharks rallied past the Los Angeles Kings 5-4 on Saturday at SAP Center, overcoming a late third-period comeback before Igor Chernyshov scored the game-winning goal, with an assist from Macklin Celebrini, to secure a dramatic divisional victory.

The Sharks hosted the Kings in the first of four divisional matchups this season, looking to build on their momentum and withstand the pressure of a Los Angeles team that pushed them to the limit.

The opening period featured a relatively even exchange of chances, but San Jose struggled to establish a consistent forecheck and generate sustained offensive pressure. Los Angeles capitalized on the Sharks’ defensive lapses to open the scoring.

Veteran forward Adrian Kempe gave the Kings a 1-0 lead on the power play, finishing a one-timer off a pass from Artemi Panarin along the wing. Los Angeles carried that advantage into the first intermission.

San Jose responded with a stronger second period, displaying improved chemistry, puck movement and offensive execution while tightening up defensively.

The Sharks tied the game when Macklin Celebrini delivered a pass from the left wing to Ivar Stenberg, whose shot created a rebound that Tyler Toffoli buried past the goaltender to make it 1-1.

San Jose continued to apply pressure in the offensive zone, and Kiefer Sherwood gave the Sharks a 2-1 lead after recovering a loose puck in front of the net and finishing the opportunity.

The Sharks extended their advantage with a well-executed tic-tac-toe passing sequence. Nolan Allan finished the play with a tap-in goal, assisted by Michael Misa and Igor Chernyshov, putting San Jose ahead 3-1.

Los Angeles answered on the power play as Quinton Byfield generated an impressive offensive sequence, keeping the Sharks under pressure in their own zone before finding the back of the net. Byfield’s goal cut the deficit to 3-2 heading into the second intermission.

San Jose entered the third period looking to protect its lead and maintain its offensive momentum. Chernyshov, who had already recorded an assist, delivered another scoring play after the Sharks moved the puck out of their defensive zone and into the neutral zone.

Chernyshov found himself on a two-on-one rush and capitalized on the odd-man opportunity, beating the goaltender to extend San Jose’s lead to 4-2.

However, the Kings refused to back down, taking control of the offensive momentum and mounting a late comeback. Erik Jaula brought Los Angeles within one before Panarin continued to make an immediate impact with his new team, scoring the equalizer to tie the game at 4-4 in the closing minutes.

Los Angeles generated several dangerous scoring chances as it pushed for the go-ahead goal, but Sharks goaltender Yaroslav delivered a series of clutch saves to keep San Jose in contention.

As the game appeared headed toward overtime, the Sharks once again delivered late-game drama. Chernyshov scored the decisive goal off an assist from Celebrini, securing a 5-4 victory and sending the SAP Center crowd into celebration.

The win moved San Jose to a 2-0 record in the standings, as the Sharks continued to demonstrate their resilience in a tightly contested Pacific Division matchup.

San Jose Sharks podcast Mary Lisa:This Sharks team brings lots of confidence to new season

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San Jose Sharks defenceman Luca Cagnoni celebrate his game winning goal in overtime agianst the Florida Panthers at SAP Center in San Jose on Thu Oct 1, 2026 (AP News photo)

San Jose Sharks podcast Mary Lisa:

#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?

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

That’s Amaury News and Commentary: From My Notebook Sharks and Celebrini Make History

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San Jose Sharks defenseman Luca Cagnoni (42) celebrates with Will Smith (2) and Alexander Wennberg (21) after scoring in overtime against the Florida Panthers at SAP Center on Thu Oct 1, 2026 (AP News photo)

From My Notebook Sharks and Celebrini Make History

By Amaury Pi-González

Macklin Celebrini, the 20-year-old center for the San José Sharks, is the youngest captain in team history and the youngest in the NHL. On July 29, 2026, Macklin Celebrini also signed the largest-ever contract in San José Sharks history: a five-year extension for $94 million, averaging $18.8 million per season. A contract that runs from the 2027-28 season to the 2031-32 season.

“I think five was just the right number. Just all different factors with where our team is going and having that flexibility. We’re all really excited with where we’re going and what we’re building. So just kind of keeping a little bit more flexibility for everyone. It’s not really a bad thing,” said the young captain of Los Tiburones de San José after signing the historic contract.

The Celebrini era has just begun, and San José Sharks fans are as excited as ever in their 35-year history. As Sports Anchor for Telemundo CH 48 San José, I covered their first-ever game; I could not forget it since it happened on October 4, 1991, my birthday, as they lost to the Vancouver Canucks 4-3.
The game took place in Cow Palace, Daly City, just blocks south of San Francisco, their temporary home for their first two seasons, 1991-93, while the San José Arena (today SAP Center) was being built. I often visited with cameraman Ignacio Navarrete at the site where the SAP was being built; we also interviewed businesses around downtown about the economic impact of an NHL franchise in the most populated city in the Bay Area, San José.

In 2016, Los Tiburones made it to the Stanley Cup, losing 4 games to 2 to the Pittsburgh Penguins and the great Sidney Crosby. San José was dressed in Teal for the occasion, a memorable one, and the first Stanley Cup I ever covered.

Today, 10 years later, the team seems poised and ready to run and go far in the postseason, perhaps back in the Stanley Cup; yes, they have that potential.

Los Tiburones On Saturday, October 31, 2026, at 1:00 PM, against the Ottawa Senators, the Sharks will celebrate their tenth annual Los Tiburones Night, honoring Hispanic Heritage in San José, home to over 30% Hispanics in the Bay Area with over 2 million Hispanics.

As a Latino, I am proud of this team’s commitment to the Hispanic community, and I am looking forward to being part of another Los Tiburones Night with this young franchise. The flavor of Fiesta, Food, Music, and Spanish broadcasting on the air!

Get used to these names; they will bring the excitement for Sharks fans during this season and years to come: Macklin Celebrini, Will Smith, Luca Cagnoni, Yaroslav Askarov, Toffoli. Goodrow, Graf. – Arriba Tiburones!

Quote: “I skate to where the puck is going, not where it has been”. Wayne Gretzky.
Amaury Pi-Gonzalez – Cuban-born Pi-González is one of the pioneers of Spanish-language baseball play-by-play in America. Began as Oakland A’s Spanish-language voice in 1977 ending in 2024 (interrupted by stops with the Giants, Mariners and Angels). Voice of the Golden State Warriors from 1992 through 1998. 2010 inducted in the Bay Area Radio Hall of fame.

Sharks Beat Golden Knights 4-2, Askarov Shines

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San Jose Sharks Will Smith (2) had an assist and a point agianst the Vegas Golden Knights the T Mobile Center in Las Vegas on Sat Sep 26, 2026 (San Jose Sharks X photo)

By Mary Walsh

The San Jose Sharks defeated the Vegas Golden Knights 4-2 in their final pre-season game. Dmitry Orlov, Macklin Celebrini, Mason Marchment and Michael Misa scored for the Sharks. Yaroslav Askarov made 27 saves for the win. Tomas Hertl and Nic Dowd scored for the Golden Knoghts. Carter Hart made 12 saves in the loss.

The first period looked like it would end scoreless until the Sharks went on the power play at 18:20. Even then, with the shots 13-1 for Vegas, it didn’t look good for the Sharks. Macklin Celebrini carried the puck in, then passed it back up to Dmitry Orlov on the blue line. Orlov moved below the blue line and shot the puck in, bar down. Alexander Wennberg got the secondary assist.

The period ended with the shots 13-2. The Sharks killed two penalties (to Tyler Toffoli and Zack Ostapchuk) and converted on their one power play.

Celebrini made it 2-0 at 6:45 of the second period. Will Smith and Celebrini interrupted a Vegas rush in the Sharks zone and turned play the other way. Celebrini took his shot from above the left faceoff circle. Smith and Mason Marchment got the assists.

Vegas got one back at 17:24, on the power play. Tomas Hertl carried it in, the passed it back up to Shea Theodore. When Askarov stopped Theodore’s shot, Hertl backhanded the rebound in. An assist also went to Carter Hart.

The shots for the second were 12-3 Vegas. The Knights took one penalty and killed it. The Sharks took two penalties (to Dmitry Orlov and Mason Marchment) and killed one.

Nic Dowd tied the game for Vegas at 3:18 of the third period. Skaters entered the zone with speed and a lot of puck movement. Ivan Barbashev passed to his right, Brett Howden passed it to his left and Dowd took the shot.

Mason Marchment broke that tie at 9:47. Darnell Nurse sent a pass to Will Smith but the Golden Knights blocked it. They did not get control of the the puck and it bounced to Marchment on his way into the zone. He had time and he took his shot. Nurse got the only assist.

Michael Misa scored an insurance goal at 14:54. Misa got control of the puck at the blue line, carried the puck in and shot from the right faceoff circle. Assists went to Igor Chernyshov and Tyler Toffoli.

The Sharks did turn the shot clock around in the third, 11-4.

The Sharks next play on Thursday at 7:00 PM PT in San Jose against the visiting Florida Panthers.

San Jose Sharks podcast Mary Lisa: Celebrini gets a C for this season’s sweater; Sharks close out pre season with Knights

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San Jose Sharks newest minted team captain Macklin Celebrini meets with the media on Fri Sep 25, 2026 at SAP Center in San Jose (San Jose Sharks X photo)

San Jose Sharks podcast Mary Lisa:

#1 Mary Lisa, just to get your thoughts on Macklin Celebrini being team captain and getting the sweater with the C on handed to him by former Shark Joe Thornton?

#2 Can Michael Misa build on his goal against Vegas on September 22 and continue to make an impression in the Sharks’ preseason lineup?

#3 Will Yaroslav Askarov get another opportunity to demonstrate that he can be a major factor in the Sharks’ goaltending competition?

#4 Can Filip Bystedt and Collin Graf provide enough offensive production to give San Jose an advantage against Vegas?

#5 What kind of impact will Dmitry Orlov and Nolan Allan have defensively as the Sharks work to limit the Golden Knights’ scoring chances?

#6 Can Ivar Stenberg follow up his assist in the September 22 meeting with another strong performance against Vegas?

Join Mary Lisa for the San Jose Sharks podcast each Saturday at http://www.sportsradioservice.com

Sharks drown the Ducks, 10-0; Stenberg gets hat trick in offensive blowout

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San Jose Shark Ivar Stenberg tosses a puck into the stands at SAP Center in San Jose, Sept. 24, 2026. The Sharks completed their third preseason game against the Anaheim Ducks. (San Jose Sharks/X)

By Ryan Hannagan

SAN JOSE, Calif. – The Sharks third game of the preseason on Thursday night was one for the record books. A 10-0 win over the Anaheim Ducks.

This is the first time they recorded ten goals in any game since March of 2002. Their first time in franchise history recording ten goals in a preseason game.

Prior to Thursday’s bout, the Sharks’ preseason record stood at 0-1-1. Head coach Ryan Warsofsky brought out a lineup of sure-thing roster players for the second-to-last game of the preseason, with a handful of guys still battling for a spot. The Sharks battling for a spot in the opening night roster consisted of Jimmy Huntington, Filip Bystedt, Nolan Allan and Eric Pohlkamp.

On the opposing end, Ducks head coach Joel Quenneville went for a roster consisting of a majority of rookies and players who spent last season in the AHL. 

Optimism reeled through the grounds of SAP Center as the opening face-off had dropped – sitting a week from Opening Night, the promise of a new season lurked. The Sharks wasted no time getting their offense rolling, offseason addition Mason Marchment scored on a second-effort breakaway goal just under four minutes into the opening frame. Two minutes later, rookie Ivar Stenberg scored his first goal at SAP Center to quickly increase the lead to 2-0. The Sharks offense didn’t back away following a quick first two, forward Igor Chernysov scored the third tally of the period.

The ice was tilted, a less experienced Ducks squad tried everything they could to stop the bleeding. The men in teal weren’t content with three, as sophomore forward Michael Misa tallied the fourth, followed by Chernysov’s second of the period to give the Sharks a 5-0 cushion as the horn sounded to conclude the opening 20.

Come period two, the Sharks didn’t skip a beat. Two more goals made their lead even more mountable. 40 minutes had gone by, though the game was all but over. 

As the third period rolled along a question loomed as to whether or not the Sharks were going to let up or not. Considering it was a preseason game, that was a valid thought. That didn’t end up being the case. Three more tallies in the third had the final score looking like a low-scoring football game, rather than an NHL game. 

Ivar Stenberg only had suited up in one prior preseason game for the Sharks, though he made himself right at home with his first professional hat trick. In an unseen moment, a shoe rained from the crowd. Though there are no prior statistics for shoes being thrown on the ice during a hat trick, it is fair to believe that could be an SAP Center first. Some Sharks fans may remember the “Umbrella Trick” from years ago.

 All but two skaters registered at least a point for the Sharks. Notables being Stenberg with three goals and an assist, Misa with a goal and three assists, and Chernysov with two goals and an assist. The wealth was shared tonight.

Only one game remains in the preseason for the Sharks, a road matchup in Vegas the coming Saturday. Puck drop, 7:00 p.m. PST.

Second Preseason Loss For Sharks Against the Golden Knights 2-1 Tuesday

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San Jose Sharks Ivar Stenberg (41) had an assist and four shot on goals against the Vegas Golden Knights at SAP Center in San Jose on Tue Sep 22, 2026 (San Jose Sharks media photo)

By: Fernando Abarca

SAN JOSE, Calif. — Sharks hockey is getting closer to the regular season, and the San Jose Sharks continued their preseason slate Tuesday night with a 2-1 shootout loss to the Vegas Golden Knights at SAP Center.

San Jose entered the matchup looking to rebound after a 6-2 preseason loss to the Anaheim Ducks on Sunday. Vegas, meanwhile, arrived in San Jose after opening its preseason with a 4-2 victory over the Los Angeles Kings.

For the first 40 minutes, the two teams played a tightly contested game, with neither side able to break through offensively.

San Jose showed improvement in several areas, particularly defensively. The Sharks did a solid job protecting the middle of the ice, limiting Vegas’ opportunities and disrupting plays through the neutral zone. Their defensive coverage also helped prevent the Golden Knights from generating sustained offensive pressure.

The game finally opened up in the third period.

The Sharks struck first at 4:18 of the final frame. Dmitry Orlov helped create the play from the blue line, and Ivar Stenberg also contributed to the sequence before Michael Misa redirected the puck past Vegas goaltender Carl Lindbom to give San Jose a 1-0 lead.

Vegas responded just 4:04 later.

Alexander Holtz tied the game at 8:22 of the third period with a wrist shot, assisted by Tanner Laczynski and Adam Ginning. The goal came shortly after San Jose had taken the lead and shifted the momentum back toward the Golden Knights.

Neither team was able to score again in regulation, sending the game to overtime. With no goal in the extra period, the matchup was ultimately decided in a shootout, where Vegas came away with the victory.

Despite the result, Sharks coach Ryan Warsofsky expressed satisfaction with his team’s performance and emphasized the importance of execution and continuing to build an understanding of the style of play he wants the team to establish heading into the regular season.

For San Jose, the preseason continues Thursday at SAP Center when the Sharks host the Anaheim Ducks Thu Sep 24. The matchup will give the team another opportunity to build chemistry, sharpen its defensive structure and continue evaluating players before the regular-season opener.

The Sharks will open their regular season Oct. 1 against the Florida Panthers.

Sharks Fall 6-2 to Ducks to Start Preseason

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Anaheim Ducks Beckett Sennecke (45) and the San Jose Sharks Nolan Allan (5) stay alert for the puck during exhibition NHL action at the Arrowhead Duck Pond in Anaheim on Sun Sep 20, 2026 (San Jose Sharks X photo)

By Mary Walsh

The San Jose Sharks lost 6-2 to the Anaheim Ducks Sunday afternoon. It was the Sharks’ first game of the 2026 preseason. Ducks goals came from Jackson LaCombe, Leo Carlsson, and Tristan Luneau, with a hat trick from Beckett Sennecke. Laurent Brossoit was in net for Anaheim. Eric Pohlkamp, and Jimmy Huntington scored for the Sharks. Goaltender Eric Comrie played the first half of the game and Matthew Davis was in net for the second half. Despite the score, the young Sharks squad acquitted themselves well against a more veteran Ducks lineup.

The Sharks took an early lead with a goal from Eric Pohlkamp at 1:37. Ethan Cardwell got the assist.

Anaheim tied the game at 2:57 with a snap shot from Jackson LaCombe. Assists went to Cutter Gauthier and Tristan Luneau.

The Ducks took the lead at 6:07 when Leo Carlsson scored with a snap shot, assisted by Drew Helleson and Nikita Klepov.

At the end of the first period, the Ducks lead on the scoreboard 2-1 and the shot clock 9-3. The Sharks had the only power play in the period when Roger McQueen was called for hooking Zack Ostapchuk at 16:06.

The Sharks had a another power play at 8:41 of the second period when Beckett Sennecke also hooked Ostapchuk.

The Sharks changed goaltenders at the halfway mark, putting Matthew Davis in the net.

Seconds after play resumed, Jimmy Huntington tied the game for San Jose on a breakaway at 11:05. Brett Leason got the assist.

The first Sharks penalty was called against Libor Hajek, for interference on Nikita Nesterenko. This allowed the Ducks take the lead back with a power play goal at 12:15. Sennecke scored with a wrist shot, assisted by Carlsson and LaCombe.

Sennecke padded that lead with his second of the game at 16:07. His slap shot was set up by Luneau and Nico Myatovic.

The shots were much closer in the second period, 14-11 Ducks. The third period opened with an early fight between Travis Mitchell and Andre Gasseau.

The Sharks killed their second penalty of the game early in the third. Anthony Vincent was called for interference on Leo Carlsson at 3:04.

Sennecke completed a natural hat trick at 8:10 of the third period with a backhander assisted by Granlund and Myatovic.

Luneau made it 6-2 for Anaheim at 13:44 with a slap shot from just below the blue line. Alex Killorn got the assist.

The Sharks killed a third penalty after Ethan Cardwell was called for high-sticking Stian Solberg at 14:40.

The Sharks play their next preseason game on Tuesday in San Jose at 7:00 PM PT against the Vegas Golden Knights.

Mary Lisa Walsh covers the San Jose Sharks road games for the 2026-27 season at http://www.sportsradioservice.com

San Jose Sharks podcast Mary Lisa: Sharks open pre season 26 in Anaheim Sunday

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FILE – San Jose Sharks center Macklin Celebrini (71) drives the puck as Vancouver Canucks left wing Liam Ohgren (92) defends during the third period of their NHL ice hockey game in San Jose, Calif., Saturday, April 11, 2026. (Stephen Lam/San Francisco Chronicle via AP)

San Jose Sharks podcast Mary Lisa:

#1 Macklin Celebrini: Can Celebrini build on his franchise-record 115-point sophomore season and lead the Sharks into playoff contention in 2026–27?

#2 Michael Misa: How will Misa’s role develop after his 45-game NHL debut season, and can he establish himself as a major part of the Sharks’ forward group?

#3 Will Smith: With Smith still unsigned to a long-term extension, how important will his upcoming season be to his future with San Jose?

#4 Yaroslav Askarov: After adding 10 pounds of muscle during the offseason, can Askarov challenge Alex Nedeljkovic for a larger share of the Sharks’ goaltending duties?

#5 Ivar Stenberg: After scoring twice in 25 seconds during his first game with San Jose, can Stenberg continue making a strong impression as he competes for a place in the Sharks’ lineup?

Mary Lisa covers the San Jose Sharks road games at http://www.sportsradioservice.com

NHL podcast Len Shapiro: NHL expands it regular season schedule to 84 games

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Carolina Hurricane defenseman Jacob Slavin with a little help makes confetti angels after winning the NHL Stanley Cup Finals against the Vegas Golden Knights on Sun Jun 14, 2026 at the T Mobile Center in Las Vegas. The Hurricane will open their regular season Tue Sep 29 2026 against the Florida Panthers. (AP News photo)

NHL podcast Len Shapiro:

#1 The NHL released it’s 2026-27 schedules Thursday and the league has added regular season game from 82 to 84 games for this upcoming season.

#2 For the first time in NHL history the league will open the regular season in September as the Carolina Hurricanes will face the Florida Panthers in Sunrise FL on Sep 29 for a 2pm PDT 5pm EDT puck drop.

#3 The NHL had an 82 regular season schedule running since the 1995-96 season and there were NHL teams that complained about an imbalanced amount of divisional games that were against rivals. Under the NHL Collective Bargaining Agreement between the league and the players the amount of games was increased from 82-84. Len tell us what the schedule for the NHL 2026-27

#4 The NHL Eastern Conference Florida Panthers will help the Western Conference San Jose Sharks open their season against Thu Oct 1st at SAP Center. The Sharks will have some of their draft picks, not to mention two top players they picked up in free agency Darnell Nurse and Mason Marchment.

Join Len Shapiro for the NHL podcasts each Thursday at http://www.sportsradioservice.com