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Sharks Win 6-3 Over Canucks, End Losing Streak

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San Jose center Macklin Celebrini celebrates his third period goal against the Vancouver Canucks at Rogers Centre in Vancouver on Sat Dec 27, 2025 (Canadian Press via AP photo)

By Mary Walsh

The San Jose Sharks defeated the Vancouver Canucks 6-3 on Saturday. Ryan Reaves, John Klingberg, William Eklund, Igor Chernyshov, Macklin Celebrini and Collin Graf scored for San Jose. Yaroslav Askarov made 23 saves for the win. Linus Karlsson, Drew O’Connor and Marco Rossi scored for the Canucks. Thatcher Demko made 31 saves in the loss.

The win ended a three game losing streak for the Sharks, and also a many-year losing streak in Vancouver. The Sharks had not won a game there since 2019. After the game, Sharks Head Coach Ryan Warsofsky said: “When we’re skating, playing with structure, we’re competing, we’re a hard team to play against and we’ve seen that this year. We’ve just got to do it consistently.”

Ryan Reaves scored the first goal of the game at 6:11. A scramble in front of the net left the puck sitting in the blue paint between the goaltender and the goal line. Reaves pushed through the crowd and tapped it over the line. Assists went to Barclay Goodrow and Vincent Iorio.

John Klingberg made it 2-0 at 7:55. After catching the puck off of an offensive zone faceoff, Klingberg skated to the middle of the blue line for a wrist shot that went right in. Macklin Celebrini got an assist on the goal.

Linus Karlsson trimmed the Sharks lead to 2-1 with a power play goal at 10:04. Karlsson’s wrist shot came from in close, off a pass from Connor Garland. An assist also went to Filip Hronek.

The Sharks outshot the Canucks 11-8 in the first period. Each team took one penalty.

William Eklund got credit for the only second period goal. Eklund sent the puck into the net traffic and it went off of a Canucks defender and in.

The Sharks outshot the Canucks 11-6 in the second period and, again, each team took one penalty.

Just 36 seconds into the third, Marco Rossi made it 3-2. The rebound from a Filip Hronek shot went up in the air and right to Rossi. Assists went to Hronek and Garland.

Igor Chernyshov scored on the power play to make it 4-2 at 4:47. An Adam Gaudette pass found Chernyshov in front of the net for a wrist shot. An assist also went to Dmitry Orlov as well.

Drew O’Connor scored a short-handed goal at 10:43 with a snap shot.

Macklin Celebrini scored to make it 6-3. Chernyshov passed the puck up from near the goal line as Celebrini tapped his stick to call for the puck. Celebrini shot as soon as he go the puck, wasting no time. Assists went to Chernyshov and Eklund.

Collin Graf scored into an empty net at 18:55. Assists went to Alexander Wennberg and Mario Ferrraro.

San Jose held a small lead in shots in the third, 15-13. Vancouver took three penalties and San Jose took two.

The Sharks next play on Monday in Anaheim against the Ducks at 7:00 PM PT.

San Jose Sharks podcast Mary Lisa: Sharks hoping to end 3 game skid against struggling Canucks tonight

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San Jose Sharks Macklin Celebrini (71) and the Sharks take on the Vancouver Canucks at Rogers Centre in Vancouver BC on Sat Dec 27, 2025 (photo from Facebook)

San Jose Sharks podcast Mary Lisa:


#1 San Jose Sharks Macklin Celebrini leads the Sharks in scoring with 19 goals and 36 assists this season — can he find the scoresheet again against the Canucks’ defense?


#2 After a close Nov. 28 meeting where William Eklund scored power-play goals, will they again be key to San Jose’s attack?


#3 With veterans like Dmitry Orlov and John Klingberg anchoring the blueline, how well can they limit Vancouver’s scoring chances?


#4 Sharks goaltender Yaroslav Askarov has seen increased NHL action — how will he respond to Vancouver’s offensive pressure and what kind of save percentage can Sharks fans expect?

#5 Is Adam Gaudette or Collin Graf poised for a big game?
Both forwards have contributed offensively in recent outings — will one of them be the X-factor to help San Jose snap their three-game skid?

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

San Jose Sharks podcast Lincoln Juarez: Sharks look to power play and penalty kill in game plan against Canucks

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San Jose Sharks defenseman John Klingberg (3) and Vegas Golden Knights Mitch Marner (93) fight for the puck at the T Mobile Center in Las Vegas Tue Dec 23, 2025 (AP News photo)

San Jose Sharks podcast Lincoln Juarez:

#1 Can Macklin Celebrini continue his recent scoring pace and be the X-factor for the Sharks in Vancouver?

#2 How will goaltending matchups influence the outcome — can Sharks’ Yaroslav Askarov steal a game on the road?

#3 Will the Sharks’ depth forwards like William Eklund and Collin Graf make a difference against Vancouver’s penalty kill?

#4 Can San Jose slow down Vancouver’s dominant defense and transition game, especially on the power play?

#5 What impact will special teams (power play and penalty kill) have in this matchup between the Sharks and Canucks?

San Jose Sharks podcast with Lincoln Juarez is heard Fridays at http://www.sportsradioservice.com

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

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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?

Join Len Shapiro for the San Jose Sharks podcasts weekly at http://www.sportsradioservice.com


Golden Knights Rout the Sharks, Win 7-2; Celebrini, Graf Extend Point Streaks, Loss streak hits

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San Jose Sharks defenseman John Klingberg (3) and Vegas Golden Knights Mitch Marner (93) fight for the puck at the T Mobile Center in Las Vegas Tue Dec 23, 2025 (AP News photo)

By Mary Walsh

LAS VEGAS- The San Jose Sharks were defeated 7-2 by the Vegas Golden Knights Tuesday. Bret Howden, Mitch Marner, Colton Sissons, Tomas Hertl, Mark Stone and Reilly Smith scored for the Golden Knights (17-8-10). Carter Hart made 21 saves for the win. Macklin Celebrini and Collin Graf scored for the San Jose Sharks (17-17-3). Yaroslav Askarov started the game for San Jose and made 12 saves on 16 shots. Alex Nedeljkovic made seven saves on ten shots in the 7-2 loss at the T Mobile Center.

The loss was the third in a row for the Sharks, and the lopsided score was more reminiscent of last season than this one. “When you’re chasing a game down five nothing, after the first against a team like that, it’s tough sledding,” said Ryan Reaves after the game. He described the Sharks’ game as “Doing everything the exact opposite of what we talked about before the game.”

Bret Howden started the scoring at 1:49. Skating into the zone, Howden passed the puck to Braeden Bowman, who passed it right back for Howden’s snap shot. An assist also went to Reilly Smith.

Next up was Mitch Marner with a power play goal at 9:07. From the hash marks, Marner sent the puck to the net and it went off of SJ21’s skate. Assists went to Noah Hanifin and Pavel Dorofeyev.

At 11:37, Colton Sissons made it 3-0. Skating into the zone two-on-one with Keegan Kolesar, trading passes, Sissons scored with a wrist shot from close in. An assist also went to Brandon Saad.

Tomas Hertl scored with a snap shot at 14:57 from the edge of the faceoff circle. An assist went to Dorofeyev.

The Sharks pulled Askarov out after that goal and sent in Nedeljkovic. On the first shot Nedeljkovic faced, Mark Stone scored with a backhand. Assists went to Ivan Barbashev and Kaeden Korczak.

At the end of the first period, The Sharks had just five shots on goal to Vegas’s 17. The Sharks toook two penalties and Vegas took one.

Macklin Celebrini trimmed the Vegas lead by one at 6:49 of the second period. Celebrini caught a pass in the slot and took his shot. That pass came from Tyler Toffoli.

Reilly Smith restored the five-goal lead at 18:50 with a slap shot off a pass from Korczak. An assist also went to Bowman.

In the second period, the Sharks had even fewer shots on goal, only four. Vegas had just five. The Sharks took the only penalty in the second.

Mitch Marner scored his second of the game at 5:22 of the third. Marner skated into the zone with Stone and Barbashev three-on-two. Marner, in the middle, caught a pass from Stone and scored with a wrist shot.

Collin Graf scored his tenth of the season at 8:04. Graf scored on a rebound from Toffoli’s shot. An assist also went to Alexander Wennberg.

The shots in the third were 14-4 San Jose.

The Sharks next play on Saturday in Vancouver at 7:00 PM PT against the Canucks.

Kraken spoil Sharks’ homestand effort 4-2 with late surge

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Sharks players celebrate after scoring the 1-0 at SAP Center on Dec 20 (AP Photo)

By: Fernando Abarca and Madison Montez

SAN JOSE, Calif. — The San Jose Sharks (17-16-3) entered the matchup as the stronger team on paper, but the Seattle Kraken (13-14-6) exceeded expectations, closing out the Sharks’ three-game homestand with a victory over their division rival.

1ST PERIOD

The opening period was tightly contested, with both teams trading chances and keeping play balanced through the neutral zone. Each side generated opportunities, but strong defensive structure and steady goaltending kept the game scoreless after 20 minutes. Shots were even, and neither team was able to establish sustained momentum.

2ND PERIOD

The Sharks started off the period with more aggressiveness, more puck battles in the Kraken’s defensive zone. Macklin Celebrini showed sparks of good playmaking, creating chances to score. Seattle’s defense showed what it can do. Kraken struck first, it needed a little coverage and wide open space as Eeli Tolvannen with a wrist shot made it 1-0 with 13.09 remanining in the period.

As expected after the first, the Sharks maintained their rhythm and momentum. At 08:38 in the second, the relief came momentarily for the Teal as Adam Gaudette tied things up, making it 1-1.

Both teams remained very close in shots on goal, and both teams were strong in the goal-tending, but the Sharks intended to push more.

3RD PERIOD

The Teal came out with energy to set the tone again, a mistake by Vince Dunn behind the net in the Kraken side, and a deflected puck, Collin Graf made it 2-1 near the Kraken net. This was going to add fuel for the visitors to find strength and try to make a comeback, as the Kraken scored a minute later. Ryan Evans with a wrist shot tied the game up

Then, another chance for the Kraken to be up in the scoresheet, Ryan Lindgren scores on a wrist shot with 15:35 remaining in the 3rd period to put the visitors up by one.

With a minute left remaining, an empty-netter for the Seattle Kraken by Chandler Stephenson made the the score 4-2 to seal the game.

With this result, the Sharks concluded their homestand with one win over Calgary on Tuesday and back-to-back losses.

Sharks’ action continues on Dec 23 vs. Vegas Golden Knights.

San Jose Sharks podcast Mary Lisa: Celebrini on an offensive roll can he keep it up against Seattle?

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San Jose Sharks defenseman Shakir Mukhamadullin (85) is called for a penalty against the Dallas Stars center Colin Blackwell (15) in the second period at SAP Center in San Jose on Thu Dec 18, 2025 (AP News photo)

San Jose Sharks podcast Mary Lisa:

#1 Can San Jose’s Macklin Celebrini continue his offensive surge against Seattle’s defense?

#2 Will William Eklund’s playmaking ability be a key factor in the Sharks breaking the Kraken’s defensive structure?

#3 How will goaltending between Yaroslav Askarov and the Kraken’s netminder influence the outcome?

#4 Can Tyler Toffoli provide timely scoring and veteran leadership for the Sharks in this divisional battle?

#5 What role will Alexander Wennberg and Collin Graf play in generating secondary scoring and maintaining puck possession? Depth contributions from players like Wennberg and Graf could be pivotal in a close game.

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

San Jose Sharks podcast Len Shapiro: Dallas makes Sharks see Stars in game’s end 5-3 at SAP Center

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Dallas Stars center Justin Hryckowian (middle) is congratulated by teammates defenseman Nils Lundkvist and center Oskar Bick (10) after scoring against the San Jose Sharks in the second period (AP News photo)

San Jose Sharks podcast Len Shapiro:

#1 How did Macklin Celebrini’s leadership show up in Thursday night, especially during key moments against a structured Dallas Stars team?

#2 What stood out about Celebrini’s impact in this game—did his pace and decision-making translate into meaningful offensive chances?

#3 How effective was William Eklund had six shots and he was a minus three, Alex Wennberg, Tim Tofoli also minus three.

#4 Did Mario Ferraro set the tone defensively against Dallas’ top forwards, and how did his physical play influence the Sharks’ overall compete level?

#5 What can the Sharks take away from Colin Graf’s performance scoring two goals , particularly in terms of finishing chances and consistency in a tight game?

#6 Len talk about the standings and talk about the where the Sharks are in the wild card it’s early but it’s a great representation of where the Sharks are?

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

Wyatt Johnston illuminates the Stars with two goals in 5-3 victory over San Jose

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San Jose Sharks forward Colin Graf (51) scores one of his two goals against the Dallas Stars goaltender Jake Oettinger (29) at SAP Center in San Jose on Thu Dec 18, 2025 (AP News photo)

By Lincoln Juarez

SAN JOSE, Calif. – Wyatt Johnston potted two against the Sharks in a 5-3 victory for the Dallas Stars at SAP Center Thursday night. Colin Graf scored two of his own while Macklin Celebrini assisted on both adding to his third-best point total in the NHL.

The Sharks rode a three-game win streak into Thursday night’s matchup against the Dallas Stars, the NHL’s second best team. After a 4-1 loss in Dallas two weeks ago, team teal went into Thursday’s game playing with some new swagger.

San Jose started the tilt with a lot of offensive zone pressure met by the sizable Jake Oettinger in the Dallas crease. Oettinger turned away 12 shots in the first, keeping the Sharks scoreless through the first period.

On the other end of the ice, Alex Nedeljkovic was tested 10 times and beat twice. Roope Hintz got the game’s first at 12:25 of the first period on a nice feed from Mikko Rantanen. It was his 10th of the season to put the Stars ahead. Almost exactly five minutes later at 17:38 of the first, Wyatt Johnston scored his first of two on the night and his 18th of the season to make it 2-0 Dallas.

The Sharks had some high percentage scoring chances but couldn’t get the puck past Oettinger, other than a Zack Ostapchuk deflection that was ruled a high stick upon review.

It wasn’t until 1:43 of the second period that San Jose had an answer on Shakir Mukhamadullin’s second goal of the year. Ty Dellandrea set him up to get the Sharks within one and start the back and forth second period.

Both teams went blow for blow in the middle period as Wyatt Johnston answered right back with his second goal of the game to give the Stars their two-goal lead back.

Later on, Colin Graf scored his first goal of the night and seventh of the season off a sweet pass from Macklin Celebrini off an offensive zone face-off win.

Soon after, Justin Hryckowian made it a 4-2 Stars lead on a disgraceful giveaway by goaltender Alex Nedeljkovic who threw the puck loosely into the slot where Hryckowian took possession and buried it. “I just didn’t execute the play” said Nedeljkovic describing a play he felt confident to make considering he made a similar pass earlier in the game.

Hryckowian’s goal ended up being the game winner as the Sharks couldn’t claw back. Colin Graf added one more to the Sharks effort on the back end of a tik-tac-toe setup by Celebrini and Igor Chernyshov.

Jamie Benn capped off the Stars win with an empty-netter to deflate the Sharks hope of a comeback.

San Jose went 0-for-3 on the power play and couldn’t break the wall that was Jake Oettinger as he turned away 34 of 37 shots he faced.

The Sharks will wrap up the homestand with their last home game before the Christmas break against the Seattle Kraken at SAP Center at 7pm Saturday night.

San Jose Sharks podcast Lincoln Juarez: Celebrini will test out the Dallas defense at SAP Center Thursday night

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San Jose Sharks center Macklin Celebrini (71) scores an empty net goal in the third period against the Calgary Flames at SAP Center in San Jose on Tue Dec 16, 2025 (AP News photo)

San Jose Sharks podcast Lincoln Juarez:

#1 Macklin Celebrini has been a driving force for the Sharks, leading the team with 18 goals and 33 assists this season. How will he match up against a strong Stars defense?

#2 With Celebrini as the primary threat, how effectively can William Eklund and Tim Toffoli contribute to keep the pressure on Dallas?

#3 The Sharks have both Yaroslav Askarov and Alex Nedeljkovic available in goal. Which one gives San Jose the best chance against Dallas’s scoring depth?

#4 Players like John Klingberg, Dmitry Orlov, Timothy Liljegren, and Shakir Mukhamadullin will be key in shutting down Dallas’s top scorers — how well can they limit chances?

#5 Will special teams play a decisive role for the Sharks against the Stars?

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