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Sharks Back in the Win Column After Defeating Edmonton; SJ skid ends at 5 with win over Oilers 5-4

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San Jose Sharks center Macklin Celebrini (71) is all smiles after scoring against the Edmonton Oilers in the first period at SAP Center in San Jose Sat Feb 28, 2026 (AP News photo)

By Ryan Hannagan

San Jose, Calif. — The San Jose Sharks defeated the Edmonton Oilers 5-4 on Sunday afternoon in a critical matchup at SAP Center.

Entering the day five points out of a Western Conference wild card spot and riding a five-game losing skid, San Jose delivered a needed response against an Edmonton team that came in 29-23-8 and third in the Pacific Division.

Shakir Mukhamadullin scored the go ahead goal in the third period, snapping a 4-4 tie and lifting the Sharks to their first win in six games.

San Jose opened the scoring in the first period after killing off an early penalty. Macklin Celebrini capitalized when Oilers goaltender Connor Ingram left the crease to retrieve his stick, shooting the puck into an open net for a 1-0 lead.

The Sharks extended the advantage on the power play midway through the period. Michael Misa scored from in front off a pass from Tyler Toffoli to make it 2-0.

Edmonton answered with a power-play goal of its own. Leon Draisaitl finished a feed from Connor McDavid to cut the deficit to 2-1. Barclay Goodrow restored San Jose’s two goal cushion later in the period, scoring on a rebound to give the Sharks a 3-1 lead after one.

Evan Bouchard brought the Oilers within one in the second period, finishing a setup from McDavid during sustained offensive pressure. Edmonton controlled much of the middle frame, but San Jose carried a 3-2 lead into the third behind steady play from goaltender Yaroslav Askarov.

The Oilers tied it early in the third when Trent Frederick converted a one timer from the slot 2:54 into the period.

San Jose responded less than three minutes later. Alexander Wennberg deked to his backhand and beat Ingram after taking a pass from Philipp Kurashev, putting the Sharks ahead 4-3.

Edmonton answered again when former Shark Jake Walman blasted a slap shot past Askarov to even the score at 4-4.

Mukhamadullin provided the decisive goal midway through the period, firing a shot from the point past Ingram off assists from William Eklund and Misa. This goal by Mukhamadullin comes following his goal saving block, the cherry on top to his effort this afternoon.

The Sharks held on over the final minutes, with Askarov preserving the one goal lead to secure the victory.

The win avenged an earlier overtime loss in Edmonton in which San Jose squandered a 3-0 lead and kept the Sharks within striking distance in the playoff race heading into another key matchup against Winnipeg.

San Jose Sharks podcast Mary Lisa: Sharks on five game skid, have teams figured them out?; Face Edmonton today

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San Jose Sharks right winger Ryan Reaves (75) gets pushy against the Calgary Flames center Mikael Backlund (11) in the first period at SAP Center in San Jose on Thu Feb 26, 2026 (AP News photo)

San Jose Sharks podcast Mary Lisa:

#1 How did Calgary Flames forward Nazem Kadri’s performance impact the game, and what were the key moments in his two‑goal night against the Sharks?

#2 What did forward Tyler Toffoli’s early goal mean for the Sharks’ momentum, and why were the Sharks unable to capitalize after that initial lead?

#3 In what ways did Flames goaltender Dustin Wolf shape the game with his 34 saves, especially considering his history against the Sharks?

#4 Discuss how the Sharks’ defense, including San Jose goaltender Yaroslav Askarov in net and other defenders like Timothy Liljegren, handled the Flames’ offensive pressure in the third period.

#5 What role did secondary contributors like Connor Zary and Mikael Backlund play in Calgary’s 4‑1 comeback, and how did their plays swing momentum?

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

San Jose Sharks podcast Lincoln Juarez: Sharks no match for Flames Thursday

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San Jose Sharks center Alex Wennberg (21) reaches for the puck against Calgary Flames goaltender Dustin Wolf (32) in the first period at SAP Center in San Jose on Thu Feb 26, 2026 (AP News photo)

San Jose Sharks podcast Lincoln Juarez:

#1 How did Calgary Flames forward Nazem Kadri’s performance impact the game, and what were the key moments in his two‑goal night against the Sharks?

#2 What did forward Tyler Toffoli’s early goal mean for the Sharks’ momentum, and why were the Sharks unable to capitalize after that initial lead?

#3 In what ways did Flames goaltender Dustin Wolf shape the game with his 34 saves, especially considering his history against the Sharks?

#4 Discuss how the Sharks’ defense, including San Jose goaltender Yaroslav Askarov in net and other defenders like Timothy Liljegren, handled the Flames’ offensive pressure in the third period.

#5 What role did secondary contributors like Connor Zary and Mikael Backlund play in Calgary’s 4‑1 comeback, and how did their plays swing momentum?

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

Sharks fail to win fifth in a row against the Flames in 4-1 loss

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Sharks players celebrate the lone goal of the night on Feb, 26 2026 at SAP Center in San Jose (San Jose Sharks Media photo)

By: Fernando Abarca

SAN JOSE, Calif. — The San Jose Sharks returned to action Thursday night after a two-week pause for the Milano Cortina Winter Olympics, but their comeback fell short in a 4-1 loss to the Calgary Flames at SAP Center.

The Sharks entered the game looking to build momentum in the final stretch of the regular season and opened with strong energy against their Pacific Division rivals. Despite a scoreless first period, San Jose controlled possession and generated quality chances, outshooting Calgary and dictating the pace early.

Much of the attention leading into the matchup centered on rookie standout Macklin Celebrini, who returned from the Olympics after helping Team Canada capture a silver medal. Celebrini impressed on the international stage, further cementing his role as a foundational piece for the Sharks’ rebuild.

San Jose broke through early in the second period when its second line capitalized on sustained pressure in the offensive zone. After a shot from Misa created a rebound opportunity, Mario Ferraro and Misa combined to set up Tyler Toffoli, who beat the goaltender with a wrist shot to give the Sharks a 1-0 lead.

Calgary responded late in the period. Nazem Kadri found space in the slot and tied the game with a wrist shot past the Sharks’ netminder, shifting momentum heading into the third.

The final period belonged to the Flames.

Defensive breakdowns and turnovers plagued San Jose as Calgary took control. Connor Zary capitalized on a coverage lapse to give the Flames a 2-1 advantage. At the 11:56 mark of the third, Kadri struck again for his second goal of the night, extending the lead to 3-1.

The Sharks struggled with puck management and clean zone exits throughout the period, allowing Calgary to dictate play and limit high-danger opportunities. Mikael Backlund sealed the win with an empty-net goal in the closing minutes.

With the loss, San Jose continues to search for consistency as the regular season enters its decisive stretch. Despite flashes of offensive promise and the return of key contributors from international play, defensive miscues proved costly against a disciplined Calgary squad fighting for positioning in the Western Conference standings.

The Sharks are back in action this Saturday at home against the Edmonton Oilers.

San Jose Sharks podcast Len Shapiro: Sharks return from Olympic break faceoff against Calgary at SAP

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Macklin Celebrini of the San Jose Sharks leads his teammates in the second half of NHL action at SAP Center in San Jose against the Calgary Flames on Thu Feb 26, 2026 (AP file photo)

San Jose Sharks podcast Len Shapiro:

#1 How pivotal will Macklin Celebrini’s offensive performance be in this matchup, given his breakout 2025-26 season?

#2 What role might William Eklund play in generating chances for the Sharks, and how can the Flames match up against him?

#3 How important will the play of Sharks defensemen like John Klingberg and Dmitry Orlov be in limiting Calgary’s top forwards on the transition game?

#4 Will Sharks goaltender Yaroslav Askarov be able to hold off Calgary’s offensive pressure, and could his performance be the difference in a tightly contested game?

Len Shapiro does the San Jose Sharks podcasts Thursdays at http://www.sportsradioservice.com

Sharks Fall 4-2 to Avalanche, Losing Streak at 4 Going Into Olympic Break

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San Jose Sharks left wing William Eklund (left) puts a shot on Colorado Avalanche goaltenter MacKenzie Blackwood in the second period at Ball Arena in Denver on Wed Feb 4, 2026 (AP News photo)

By Mary Walsh

The San Jose Sharks lost 4-2 to the Colorado Avalanche Wednesday. Artturi Lehkonen, Josh Manson and Brock Nelson scored for the Avalanche. MacKenzie Blackwood made 23 saves for the win. Timothy Liljegren and Philipp Kurashev scored for the Sharks. Yaroslav Askarov made 38 saves in the loss. The loss and the three before it saw the Sharks plummet out of a playoff position.

In the final Sharks game before the Olympic break, Kiefer Sherwood made his debut in teal. He finished the game with one shot, one blocked shot, four hits and two penalty minutes. After the game, he discussed the team’s failure to start on time, despite a good effort in the third period: “The League’s too unforgiving to not play a full 60. So we’ll take the lesson and move on and be ready to get our work boots on the second half.”

Of the upcoming break, Sherwood said: “Our team needs a break. Obviously it comes at a good time. I know that was my first game so obviously I wish we’d get more. We’ll light the fire during break and come ready to rage in the second half.”

In a scoreless first period, the Avalanche outshot the Sharks 14 to 5. Each team took two penalties. The second period was Artturi Lehkonen’s time to shine. He scored the first goal at 1:05, a deflected shot from Valeri Nichushkin. An assist also went to Cale Makar.

His second goal came at 15:47, a snap shot from the top of the faceoff circle. Assists went to Nathan MacKinnon and Nichushkin.

Colorado outshot San Jose 17-8 in the second period, with one penalty to each team.

The Sharks tied the game early in the third period. Timothy Liljegren scored with a slap shot just 43 seconds in. Assists went to Alexander Wennberg and John Klingberg.

Philipp Kurashev tied it at 3:34 with a wrist shot after taking the puck from the neutral zone to the net.

During four-on-four play with Macklin Celebrini and Brent Burns in the box, Josh Manson scored with a slap shot at 12:44. Assists went to Nichushkin and MacKinnon.

Brock Nelson scored with a backhand into an empty net at 18:43.

After the NHL returns from the Olympic break, the Sharks will host the Calagry Flames on February 26 at 7:00 PM PT.

San Jose Sharks podcast Len Shapiro: Lehkonen’s scores twice to help it away for Aves over Sharks; SJ drops 4th in a row

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Colorado Avalanche left wing Artturi Lehkonen goes for a victory skate after scoring a second period goal against the San Jose Sharks at Ball Arena in Denver on Wed Feb 4, 2026 (AP News photo)

San Jose Sharks podcast Len Shapiro:

#1 How did Artturi Lehkonen’s two goals influence the Avalanche’s momentum and eventual 4–2 win over the Sharks?

#2 What role did Nathan MacKinnon’s performance (including reaching his 700th career assist) play in Colorado’s offensive success?

#3 How effective were each team’s goaltenders — Mackenzie Blackwood for Colorado and Yaroslav Askarov for San Jose — and in what moments did their saves matter most?

#4 What turning points in the third period allowed the Avalanche to take and maintain the lead after the Sharks tied the game early in the frame?

#5 What overall trends (shot differential, possession, special teams) can be identified from this matchup that reflect each team’s performance heading into the Olympic break?

Len Shapiro does the San Jose Sharks podcast each Thursday at http://www.sportsradioservice.com

Sharks Fall 6-3 to Blackhawks, Just One Shot in First; Slumping San Jose drops their third in a row

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Ryan Donato erupted in the Blackhawks’ 6-3 win over the Sharks on Monday (Michael Reaves/Getty Images file photo)

By Mary Walsh

The San Jose Sharks fell 6-3 to the Chicago Blackhawks on Monday. Connor

Bedard, Connor Murphy, Ryan Donato, Sam Rinzel and Ilya Mikheyev scored for Chicago. Spencer Knight made 24 saves for the win. Will Smith, Macklin Celebrini and Shakir Mukhamadullin scored for San Jose. Yaroslav Askarov made six saves on ten shots and Alex Nedeljkovic made five saves in relief.

This was the most lopsided loss for the Sharks since January 11, when they lost 7-2 to the Tampa Bay Lightning. After the game, Sharks forward Macklin Celebrini said: “After that first period, I thought we did a really good job of staying on top of them. Just a couple mistakes, a couple of chances we give up and they just put it away. When it’s going like that it’s tough to … bounce back.”

Sharks defenseman Vincent Desharnais said: “Our D-zone is clearly not good enough. Our forecheck too, I think that’s one of our biggest strengths, when our forecheck is going I feel like all three zones are going well. And it’s been a couple games now that our forecheck is not going or it’s going ten minutes out of sixty. So you gotta play a full game.”

The first goal of the game came at the seven minute mark of the first. Connor Bedard scored with a snap shot on the power play. Assists went to Teuvo Teravainen and Tyler Bertuzzi. That was the only goal of the first period. The Sharks had only one shot on goal but the Blackhawks only had four. To the Sharks’ credit, they killed two of three penalties.

The Blackhawks doubled it up at 2:14 of the second period. Connor Murphy scored with a wrist shot from the top of the faceoff circle. Assists went to Matt Grzelcyk and Ryan Donato.

Donato scored his first of the night at 9:35 with a wrist shot. Assists went to Ilya Mikheyev and Jason Dickinson.

Sam Rinzel scored a minute later with a slap shot high in the slot. The assist went to Mikheyev.

The Sharks pulled Askarov after that goal and sent in Nedeljkovic.

Will Smith got the Sharks on the board at 12:05. His snap shot came from low in the faceoff circle. Assists went to Macklin Celebrini and Collin Graf.

Ilya Mikheyev scored less than a minute later, tipping a shot from Dickinson. Ryan Donato also got an assist.

Macklin Celebrini scored at 15:11 with a wrist shot from inside the faceoff circle. Tyler Toffoli got the assist.

The Sharks outshot the Blackhawks 12-9 in the second. There was a single penalty against each team in the middle frame.

Shakir Mukhamadullin scored with a backhand at 2:13 of the third period. Assists went to Philipp Kurashev and Vincent Desharnais.

Ryan Donato scored his second of the night at 14:41 of the third. Assists went to Mikheyev and Murphy. In all, Donato had four points on the night.

The only penalties called in the third went against the Blackhawks. The shots were 14-4 Sharks.

The Sharks next play in Colorado against the Avalanche on Wednesday at 6:00 PM PT.

San Jose Sharks podcast Lincoln Juarez: Flames break deadlock beat Sharks 3-2; San Jose’s second straight loss

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Calgary Flames Matt Coronato is at the doorstep as San Jose Sharks goaltender Alex Nedeljkovic defends in front of the net at the Scotiabank Bank Arena in Calgary (Photo by: Sergei Belski-Imagn Images)

San Jose Sharks podcast Lincoln Juarez:

#1 Joel Farabee scored a short handed goal at 6:53 in the third period to break a 2-2 tie game which turned out to be the gamer to defeat the San Jose Sharks 3-2 on Saturday night at Scotiabank Arena.

#2 The Flames Morgan Frost and Matvei Gridin each scored their 12th goals this season and helped the Flames to a 3-2 win that snapped their five game losing streak.

#3 This was the second loss in a row for the Sharks who lost to the Edmonton Oilers on Thursday by another one goal loss 3-2.

#4 San Jose’s Will Smith scored on a power play goal and Adam Gaudette scored but it wasn’t enough as the Sharks end the month of January 7-5-1. Sharks goaltender Alex Nedeljkovic stopped 39 Calgary shots.

#5 It’s off to Chicago and the Blackhawks at the United Center Monday night. The Blackhawks have done their own share of struggling losing five in a row as of Saturday night.

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

Sharks Fall 3-2 to Flames; Sharks head to Chicago on Monday night

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The Calgary Flames Joel Farabee (86) scores on San Jose Sharks goaltender Alex Nedeljkovic (33) as John Klingberg (3) looks on at Soctiabank Arena in Calgary on Sat Jan 31, 2026 (Canadian Press via AP photo)

By Mary Walsh

The San Jose Sharks fell 3-2 to the Calgary Flames Saturday, ending the Flames’ five game losing streak. Morgan Frost, Matvei Gridin, and Joel Farabee scored for the Flames. Dustin Wolf made 23 saves for the win. Will Smith and Adam Gaudette scored for the Sharks. Alex Nedeljkovic made 39 saves in the loss.

After the game, Sharks Head Coach Ryan Warsofsky said: “We just couldn’t get ‘er going at all. Second period we really struggled.”

The Sharks scored early, on a power play just 3:11 in. Skating to the net, Alexander Wennberg made a quick little pass across the slot to Will Smith. Smith’s snap shot beat Wolf as the goaltender tried to come across.

Morgan Frost tied the game at 14:44. The tying goal was also on the power play, a five-on-three. Nedeljkovic stopped a shot from Matt Coronato but put a rebound out in front, which Frost jumped on. Assists went to Coronato and Jonathan Huberdeau.

The Flames outshot the Sharks 15-11 in the first. The Sharks had two power plays, one that carried over to the second period. The Flames’ two power plays overlapped in the middle of the period.

The Sharks took another lead with a goal from Adam Gaudette at 1:21 of the second period. After three blocked Sharks shots and a save by Wolf, Gaudette’s wrist shot made it through. William Eklund and Michael Misa got the assists.

Matvei Gridin tied it again at 6:59. a cross-ice pass from Frost set him up for a snap shot. Assists went to Frost and MacKenzie Weegar.

The Flames outshot the Sharks 17-6 in the second period. The Sharks took two penalties and the Flames took none.

Joel Farabee scored the game-winner short-handed at 6:53 of the third period. Farabee was right by the goal when the puck came off the backboards, ready for a tidy backhand shot. Assists went to Mikael Backlund and Kevin Bahl.

In the third, the Sharks took three penalties, including a 10-minute misconduct to Barclay Goodrow and a too many men on the ice. The Flames took two.

With just over three minutes to go, Nedeljkovic seemed to leave the game with what looked like a lower body injury. Instead, he walked it off during a tv timeout and did not miss a shift. After the game, he said: “I just needed to get off the ice. My leg was starting to bug me. Thankfully it was the tv time out so I was able to get things under control.”

In other injury news, Philipp Kurashev returned to the lineup for the first time since December 13.

The Sharks next play on Monday at 5:30 PM PT against the Blackhawks in Chicago.