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How the Sharks Are Totally Crushing the NHL's Expectations Right Now

San Jose Sharks vs. New York Islanders - December 10, 2013

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The San Jose Sharks are proving that resilience isn’t just a buzzword, it’s their entire personality this season.

In a nail-biting game against the Minnesota Wild that could have easily ended in defeat, the Sharks demonstrated why they’re becoming the comeback kids of the NHL. With rookie sensation Macklin Celebrini and goaltending wizard Yaroslav Askarov leading the charge, this team is rewriting the narrative of what it means to never give up.

Rising Stars on Ice

Celebrini, the 2024 No. 1 draft pick, showed why he’s being hailed as a potential superstar. After being relatively quiet for two periods, he unleashed pure hockey magic in the third period and overtime, making jaw-dropping passes that secured a victory against all odds.

The Goalie Who Refuses to Lose

Yaroslav Askarov isn’t just playing hockey; he’s basically performing superhuman feats between the goalposts. With a jaw-dropping .963 save percentage in November and four consecutive wins, he’s single-handedly willing the Sharks to victory, even when they’re getting dramatically outshot.

Team Spirit Meets Raw Talent

Head coach Ryan Warsofsky noted that in previous seasons, this game would have been chalked up as a loss. But this isn’t a team stuck in the past. They’re young, hungry, and absolutely determined to defy expectations. The Sharks are proving that with the right mix of talent, grit, and pure audacity, anything is possible on the ice.

AUTHOR: cgp

SOURCE: NBC Bay Area

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