San Jose Sharks claw their way to an improbable 2-1 overtime victory as Yaroslav Askarov and Macklin Celebrini lead the charge against the Minnesota Wild. Can this dynamic duo keep dragging the Sharks into the playoff race, despite games they have no business winning?
JD Young delivers an in-depth breakdown of Askarov’s elite goaltending under last-minute circumstances, Celebrini’s electrifying playmaking—including pivotal assists on both goals—and the Wenberg-Eklund-Kurashev line’s dominant shutdown of the Wild’s Kirill Kaprizov trio. Discussion spotlights the Sharks’ unexpected leap into playoff contention, the crucial role of shutdown lines, and the early impact of roster tweaks and young blue-liners like Henry Thrun and Shakir Mukhamadullin. Plus, key stats, smart defensive strategies, and real talk on whether this winning formula—built on heroics, special teams, and resiliency—can last when the Flames come to town next.
Tune in for expert analysis and insider insights on how the San Jose Sharks’ unlikely resurgence is shaking up the Pacific Division.
Timestamps:
00:00 Sharks Rally Despite Sleepy Start
03:36 Askarov Steps In, Nedeljkovic Out
07:15 Sharks Shine: Celebrini & Smith.
16:22 Sharks Dominate Wild’s Top Line
18:43 Sharks’ Wennberg Line Dominates
22:39 Sharks’ Comeback and Game Analysis
25:46 Smith Struggles, Scores Game Winner
28:46 Sharks Defense: Young Lineup Review
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17 Comments
I love this team. Go Sharks!
I feel like everyone under 24 in the NHL is secretly wishing for a trade to San Jose or Montreal
Finding ways to win despite having an off night is a great sign. Did not expect games like this to happen this year. I’ll take it though!
Go Sharkies. Ok job jd young. Decent job repping the SJS.
Weird spot right now playing the top teams. They're getting whooped but still winning due to a few elite performers. The scheduling has been tough as well.
The Sharks are playing as a team. They can get out of their zone, make passes, enter the offensive zone and score. They are improving 1% every day.
I been loving this getting wins I feel like rebuild is over and turning a page that we could be in playoffs 🦈
All game long, I was thinking, the "Sharks are going to shock and upset those announcers".
Reminds me of 2012 LA kings
Was at this game! What a rush! Go sharks!
Just give celibrini the C already. He's carrying this team on his back he's leading by example.
They did deserve to win,they scored more goals then the other team what a stupid thing to say
I love it. Sharks winning gritty games.
I think it’s about time to resign wennberg for another couple years if he’s interested
JD- How does that Wild goal get categorized as a "low danger" shot?….. It was a beautiful play and had Asky knocked it down it might have made the highlight reels…..
We have entered he Twilight Zone! Nice podcast. Excellent win! Woot woot!
I see massive improvement from last season. Yeah, maybe some games we didn't deserve to win, but there were games where we should've won