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Will Smith’s Late Goal, Nedeljkovic’s 32 Saves Lift Sharks Past Jets 2-1

Macklin Celebrini seized the NHL scoring lead with 23 points.

Overview

  • Macklin Celebrini recorded a goal and an assist to move into sole possession of the league scoring lead at 23 points.
  • San Jose extended its point streak to five games at 4-0-1 and is 5-1-1 over its past seven.
  • Winnipeg lost its second straight and opened its six-game Western trip 0-2-0, with Anaheim next on Sunday.
  • Advanced metrics showed San Jose leading in shot attempts at 5-on-5 (54-37) and overall (69-53) as the Jets blocked 28 shots but scored only through Josh Morrissey.
  • The Sharks placed prospect Michael Misa on injured reserve with a lower-body injury, and Vladislav Namestnikov marked his 800th NHL game for the Jets.