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Sharks Dominate Sabres 6-2 with Explosive Third Period

San Jose wins back-to-back games for the first time since January, snapping an eight-game losing streak.

Mar 3, 2025; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; San Jose Sharks forward Fabian Zetterlund (20) scores the game winning goal against Toronto Maple Leafs goaltender Anthony Stolarz (41) during the overtime shoot out at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: John E. Sokolowski-Imagn Images
San Jose Sharks defenceman Jake Walman (96) and Toronto Maple Leafs forward Connor Dewar (24) vie for control of the puck during second period NHL hockey action in Toronto, Monday, March 3, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Nathan Denette

Overview

  • The San Jose Sharks scored four goals in the third period to secure a 6-2 win over the Buffalo Sabres, marking their second consecutive victory after an eight-game skid.
  • Rookies Will Smith and Macklin Celebrini each scored, with Smith and three other Sharks players recording a goal and an assist in the game.
  • Alexander Wennberg contributed two assists, while Alexandar Georgiev made 20 saves for the Sharks.
  • Buffalo's JJ Peterka extended his point streak to six games with a goal and an assist, but the Sabres suffered their fourth straight loss.
  • Marc-Edouard Vlasic set the NHL career record for blocked shots during the game, surpassing Mark Giordano's previous record with 2,165 blocks.