Gavin McKenna and Macklin Celebrini trained together in the offseason — and now the pair of former No. 1 overall picks will play against each other for the first time in the NHL when the Toronto Maple Leafs host the San Jose Sharks at Scotiabank Arena on Monday night. Celebrini, who was selected first in […]
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William Nylander is questionable for the Maple Leafs' game against the Sharks Monday after missing morning skate with an illness, per NHL.com.
Ahead of the Leafs' matchup with the San Jose Sharks on Oct. 19, 2026, assistant coach Jim Heller highlights the recent spark from the fourth line, praising Artur Akhtyamov’s call‑up and Vinni Lettieri’s chance to make an impact. He notes William Nylander’s injured status, Gavin McKenna’s confidence boost, and urges the line to emulate the “greasier” play the team showed against the New York Islanders, emphasizing speed and aggressiveness.
The Toronto Maple Leafs, sitting 3‑4‑2 after nine games, aim to halt a four‑game losing streak when they host the San Jose Sharks on Oct. 21 at Scotiabank Arena. Gavin McKenna says the team feels “hungry” and highlights the rookie showdown between the Leafs’ first‑round pick Gavin McKenna and Sharks’ top‑draft pick Ivar Stenberg, who each have five and six points respectively. McKenna praises Stenberg’s confidence and poise, and also lauds Sharks rookie Macklin Celebrini, who has already logged 11 points in six games after a 115‑point junior season. The article underscores the urgency to snap the skid and the emerging rivalries among the 2026 draft class.
Toronto Maple Leafs captain Auston Matthews says the club must inject more emotion to break its three‑game losing streak before facing the San Jose Sharks on Monday. After close losses to the Utah Mammoth, Buffalo Sabres (OT) and New York Islanders, Matthews stresses playing with physicality, structure and intensity. He also praised teammate Gavin McKenna’s resilience after a benching controversy and remains optimistic about William Nylander’s health despite a game‑time decision. The Leafs head to Columbus for a back‑to‑back against the Blue Jackets after the Sharks matchup.
Will Smith is eligible to sign an extension at any time. There doesn't appear to be any urgency between Smith and the San Jose Sharks.
William Nylander skips Monday's morning skate with an illness and is listed as a game‑time decision for the Toronto Maple Leafs' clash with the San Jose Sharks. Coach Jim Hiller slots Bo Groulx on the top line with Auston Matthews and Jack Roslovic, while recalling forward Vinni Lettieri and goalie Artur Akhtyamov from the AHL. The Leafs enter the game on a three‑game losing streak and face a packed schedule: Sharks, then Columbus and the New York Rangers. Sergei Bobrovsky starts in goal, with Anthony Stolarz backing up.
The Sharks vs Maple Leafs Monday matchup at Scotiabank Arena brings together two teams trying to stop the bleeding after rough patches to open the season.
First the Schaefer experience, now the Celebrini experience.
Lucas Raymond’s shootout goal to win the Red Wings final game of their early season home stand counted in all […]
Lucas Raymond's shootout winner beat San Jose 4-3, and his goal drought survived it anyway. #RedWings
Early in the third period Saturday against the Detroit Red Wings, Ivar Stenberg one-timed a Macklin Celebrini feed past John Gibson, and the San Jose Sharks led 3-1. They had…
Todd McLellan compares Moritz Seider to a diesel truck after the Red Wings' comeback win over San Jose, while teammates praise his remarkable effort.
In this young season, the San Jose Sharks seem to be lacking teeth. While the team has speed and the ability to put points on the board, closing out games is something the Sharks have not yet managed to do. Eight games into this season and the Sharks are one of just two teams in the entire league that have yet to claim a regulation win. The other is the Los Angeles Kings and the Kings have only played six games to date.
The Sharks had the opportunity to win in regulation in Nashville on T...
Lucas Raymond scored the only goal of the shootout as the Detroit Red Wings beat the San Jose Sharks 4-3 on Saturday at Little Caesars Arena.
Saturday, Lucas Raymond scored the game-winning goal for the Detroit Red Wings. Soon, he also hopes to net his first […]
San Jose comes to town to close out a stretch of 7 of 8 games at home. The competition has been mostly mediocre and the games often plodding thus far. Hopefully Macklin Celebrini, Will Smith, and Michael Misa can elevate the entertainment level a bit. I sure am looking forward to watching Emmett Finnie compete against players at his skill level. How to Tune In
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The San Jose Sharks have one of the NHL's best groups of dynamic young talent, led by superstar Macklin Celebrini. But the Sharks' uneven start suggests their up-and-coming elite talent still needs time to develop. What's fair to expect of San Jose?
The San Jose Sharks are still looking for the team’s first regulation win, while the Detroit Red Wings are hoping that the team has turned things around. On Tuesday night, the Red Wings beat the struggling Philadelphia Flyers 2-1 at Little Caesars Arena, extending the team’s point streak to three games.
The win comes just a day after Detroit announced that Alex DeBrincat had signed a seven-year extension worth $13 million annually. It was the first good news Red Wings fans had received in...
The Detroit Red Wings take on the San Jose Sharks tonight, and before action starts, they have made a roster move. The team placed depth defenseman Jacob Bernard-Docker on waivers . Bernard-Docker has been a depth option for the Red Wings and has played 63 games for a team that has struggled to find itself in postseason action, even with the rebuild taking shape. The Red Wings signed the blueliner to a two-year, $1.6 million contract , which expires at the conclusion of the 2027-28...
The Detroit Red Wings (2-3-2) are home to face the San Jose Sharks (4-3-0) tonight. This ends the Red Wings […]
You might call it a disappointing night for San Jose Sharks fans, despite the 3-2 shootout win over the Nashville Predators. That’s because the Sharks had the lead until one second left in the third period. But, you can never underestimate the power of a veteran like Steven Stamkos. With 0.8 seconds left in the game, Stamkos netted his fourth goal of the season and tied the game, forcing overtime.
In the extra five minutes, both teams traded chances, but neither could beat the goaltenders...
The San Jose Sharks may have started their 2026-27 campaign at a steady 4-3-0, but the opening two weeks certainly haven’t lacked drama. Overtime thrillers, an injury scare and a whole lot of goals allowed have defined the first portion of the Sharks’ slate. Team Teal began the season with a bang, outlasting the Panthers […]
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The Nashville Predators (2-2-3) came very close to defeating the San Jose Sharks (4-3-0). This season, they’ve shown a tendency to blow leads, as they did against the Toronto Maple…
Poke the Bear hosts Evan Marinofsky and Conor Ryan react to the Bruins’ 6-3 win over the Sharks and Boston’s offensive surge to start the season. The guys break down Charlie McAvoy’s return, what his presence means for the Bruins’ defensive pairings and why Frederic Brunet continues to make a strong case to stay in [...]
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