Macklin Celebrini showcased an impressive performance with a goal and an assist as the San Jose Sharks defeated the Vancouver Canucks 6-3. The game took place on Saturday night, marking a significant win for the Sharks and ending a three-game losing streak.
Celebrini Shines in Hometown
The 19-year-old center celebrated a strong game in his hometown by extending his point streak to seven matches. During this span, he has scored five goals and provided nine assists. Celebrini’s powerful one-timer later in the match, which gave him his 20th goal of the season, highlighted his exceptional skills.
Key Performers
- Igor Chernyshov: Scored his first NHL goal and added an assist.
- Ryan Reaves, John Klingberg, William Eklund, and Collin Graf: Each recorded one goal in the game.
- Yaroslav Askarov: Made 24 saves to secure the victory for the Sharks.
For the Canucks, three players contributed to the scoring:
- Linus Karlsson: Scored on the power play.
- Drew O’Connor: Scored a short-handed goal.
- Marco Rossi: Netted his first goal for Vancouver.
Trade Background
Rossi’s goal holds significance as he joined the Canucks through a high-profile trade that involved star defenseman Quinn Hughes on December 12. This trade also included winger Liam Ohgren and defenseman Zeev Buium.
Game Highlights
In addition to Celebrini’s milestones, Collin Graf continued his scoring streak, finding the net for the fourth consecutive game. Both Conor Garland and Filip Hronek registered two assists for the Canucks, while goalie Thatcher Demko recorded 31 saves.
Upcoming Matches
- Sharks: Set to face the Anaheim Ducks on Monday.
- Canucks: Scheduled to visit the Seattle Kraken on Monday.
The Sharks will aim to build on this momentum while the Canucks will look to improve their performance, especially at home where they have struggled this season.
