Macklin Celebrini center (71) for the San Jose Sharks skates off the ice after scoring a shootout goal against the Minnesota Wild at SAP Center on Thu Jan 1, 2026 (AP News photo)
San Jose Sharks podcast Lincoln Juarez:
Can Macklin Celebrini continue his recent high-octane offense and challenge Tampa Bay’s defense right from the opening puck drop?
(The young Sharks star leads the team in scoring and has been a standout all season.)
How will Tyler Toffoli’s scoring touch impact the Sharks in Saturday’s matchup, especially considering his clutch goal in the last season Sharks win over the Lightning?
(Toffoli scored and helped San Jose snap its skid the last time these clubs met.)
Will Yaroslav Askarov’s netminding be a key factor, particularly if the Lightning come out firing early?
(Askarov made 24 saves in their prior meeting and could again be pivotal.)
Can Collin Graf make noise offensively again and continue to grow chemistry with Celebrini and Will Smith on that forward line?
(Graf has been working with San Jose’s up-and-coming core upfront.)
What defensive adjustments will Mario Ferraro and the Sharks blueline need to contain Tampa Bay’s transition game?
(Defense and gap control will be tested against a fast Lightning squad.)
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