In an exciting overtime showdown, Macklin Celebrini came through with a game-winning goal at 2:13 to lead the San Jose Sharks to a thrilling 4-3 victory over the Montreal Canadiens on Tuesday night.
Celebrini’s powerful one-timer found the top-left corner of the net during a power play, capitalizing on a penalty called on Canadiens goalie Jakub Dobes. This marked Celebrini’s second goal of the game, with Tyler Toffoli and Michael Misa also contributing to the Sharks’ comeback.
Sharks goalie Alex Nedeljkovic made 31 crucial saves to secure the win, while Juraj Slafkovsky, Cole Caufield, and Nick Suzuki shone for Montreal with a goal and an assist each.
Despite a two-goal deficit, San Jose fought back with determination. Misa narrowed the gap in the third period before Toffoli tied the game late in regulation. Slafkovsky and Caufield had impressive goals for Montreal, but it was Celebrini’s heroics that sealed the victory for the Sharks.
