Macklin Celebrini’s overtime goal fuels the San Jose Sharks’ victory over the Detroit Red Wings

In a thrilling game on Monday night, San Jose Sharks forward Macklin Celebrini scored a goal just 46 seconds into overtime, leading the Sharks to a 5-4 victory over the struggling Detroit Red Wings. William Ecklund added a pair of goals, while Luke Kunin and Tyler Toffoli scored again for San Jose, which is enjoying a win and boasts a 3-1-2 record in its last six games. Sharks netminder Mackenzie Blackwood contributed 16 key saves.

Detroit’s Bad Performance Continues

Despite a goal and an assist from Dylan Larkin, as well as goals from Alex DeBrincat, Marco Kasper, and Michael Rasmussen, the Red Wings went on a losing streak, dropping five of their last six games. Detroit goaltender Cam Talbot put in an impressive effort with 29 saves, but it wasn’t enough to stop the swinging Sharks.

Memorable Game Moments

The Red Wings were leading 3-2 midway through the second half, with a goal by Michael Rasmussen, but they failed to seal the deal. DeBrincat was able to push the game into overtime with a power play goal, coming 1:40 after Ty Dellandrea took a 2-minute penalty for tripping Erik Gustafsson.

The Strength of Sharks on Full Display

Despite a rough start to the season with nine straight losses, the reorganized Sharks have posted a 6-5 record since their first loss. They were down for most of the game but showed remarkable resilience, especially in the final moments, rallying to secure victory.

Key Game Statistics

The Sharks dominated in scoring, defeating the Red Wings 34-20.

What’s Next for Both Parties

Looking ahead, the Red Wings will host the New York Islanders at home on Thursday, while the Sharks will face Dallas on Wednesday.

Final Words

It was undoubtedly Celebrini’s night. 2024 overall selection No. 1 draft pick scored his fourth goal of the season, recording his first ever overtime goal, and cementing the game in NHL history.