Wennberg's Overtime Goal Lifts Sharks Over Blue Jackets
Vitek Vanecek's 49-save performance and Macklin Celebrini's return highlight San Jose's victory.
- Alexander Wennberg scored the decisive goal 3:11 into overtime, securing a 2-1 win for the San Jose Sharks against the Columbus Blue Jackets.
- Goaltender Vitek Vanecek was instrumental in the Sharks' victory, making a career-high 49 saves and assisting on the winning goal.
- Macklin Celebrini, the top pick in the 2024 NHL draft, returned to the lineup after missing 12 games due to a hip injury.
- Jack Thompson scored his first NHL goal, helping the Sharks to their fourth win in five games after a challenging start to the season.
- Despite an aggressive effort, Columbus extended their losing streak to three games, with Kirill Marchenko scoring their only goal.