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Celebrini's late heroics lift Sharks to dramatic win

PUBLISHED Apr 2, 2026, 12:09 AM ET

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San Jose — Macklin Celebrini scored with 1:39 remaining and assisted on a late game-winner as the Sharks rallied to beat the Anaheim Ducks 4-3 Wednesday, completing a four-point night; Will Smith also scored, and Troy Terry had tied the game earlier after a Dmitry Orlov turnover. The victory prompted fans to chant 'MVP' and renewed Hart Trophy discussion; the Sharks extended their winning streak and, a day later, beat Toronto 4-1 on Thursday, a result that eliminated the Maple Leafs from playoff contention and kept San Jose in wild-card contention ahead of Saturday's schedule.

By Neha R. | JQJO News

Timeline of Events

Monday: Celebrini recorded two goals and an assist in a San Jose win over St. Louis.
Wednesday: Celebrini scored at 1:39 and assisted late to lift Sharks to a 4-3 comeback win over Anaheim.
Wednesday details: Troy Terry scored his 18th goal after an Orlov turnover at 15:56 remaining.
Thursday: Sharks beat Toronto 4-1; Zack Ostapchuk scored his first goal in nearly three months and the Leafs were eliminated from playoff contention.
Upcoming: Sharks scheduled to host Nashville on Saturday, carrying a multi-game winning streak and raised playoff positioning.

News Intelligence

The Sharks' recent victories, led by Celebrini's stellar performance, have kept them in the playoff hunt. If you're a fan, this means more thrilling games to watch and a chance for your team to clinch a playoff spot. Check the NHL schedule and set a reminder for Saturday's game against Nashville.

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Who Benefited

The San Jose Sharks benefited from late-game contributions by Macklin Celebrini and teammates, securing consecutive wins and improving their position in the wild-card race.

Who Impacted

The Anaheim Ducks and Toronto Maple Leafs suffered defeats; Toronto's loss officially eliminated them from playoff contention, affecting their postseason prospects and standings.

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Articles Published:: 5
Right Leaning:: 0
Left Leaning:: 0
Neutral:: 5
Distribution:: Left 0%, Center 100%, Right 0%

Who Benefited

The San Jose Sharks benefited from late-game contributions by Macklin Celebrini and teammates, securing consecutive wins and improving their position in the wild-card race.

Who Impacted

The Anaheim Ducks and Toronto Maple Leafs suffered defeats; Toronto's loss officially eliminated them from playoff contention, affecting their postseason prospects and standings.