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Sharks overcome ‘adversity' in OT road win vs. Blues without Macklin Celebrini

The San Jose Sharks defied expectations and secured a hard-fought 3-2 overtime victory over the St. Louis Blues in their road opener, marking their third win of the 2026-27 NHL season—all coming in extra time.

The win was particularly notable as it came without star forward Macklin Celebrini, who has been sidelined by a lower-body injury for two consecutive games. Despite his absence, the Sharks rallied behind their depth, with Darnell Nurse scoring his first goal in a Sharks uniform to seal the victory in overtime.

Tyler Toffoli led the offensive charge, contributing two points, while goaltender Alex Nedeljkovic made a crucial 24 saves, including 10 in the first period alone, to help stabilize the Sharks' defense early in the game. The team’s resilience was evident as they navigated a challenging start to the season, with Toffoli emphasizing the need to prove they could succeed even without their captain.

The Sharks’ gritty performance also spoiled the Blues’ home opener at Enterprise Center, adding to their early-season momentum despite the injury setback.

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