Sharks Stun Ducks with Late Third Period Comeback

San Jose scores two goals in the final two minutes to rally past Anaheim

Apr. 2, 2026 at 7:58am

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The San Jose Sharks scored two goals in the final two minutes of the third period to come from behind and defeat the visiting Anaheim Ducks 4-3 on Wednesday night. Macklin Celebrini and Alexander Wennberg found the back of the net late to erase a one-goal deficit and give the Sharks their third straight win.

Why it matters

The Sharks' dramatic comeback win over their Pacific Division rival Ducks keeps them in the playoff hunt, while Anaheim's third straight loss drops them further down the standings in a tight Western Conference race.

The details

With the Sharks trailing 3-2 late in the third period, they pulled their goalie for the extra attacker. Celebrini scored the game-tying goal with 1:39 remaining, and Wennberg netted the winner with just 31 seconds left on the clock to complete the comeback. Celebrini finished with two goals and two assists, while Sharks goalie Yaroslav Askarov made 28 saves.

  • The Sharks scored on their first shot while on the power play to take a 1-0 lead at 4:37 of the first period.
  • The Ducks tied the game 1-1 at 17:47 of the first period.
  • The Ducks took a 2-1 lead at 14:59 of the second period.
  • The Sharks tied the game 2-2 just 27 seconds into the third period.
  • The Ducks regained the lead 3-2 at 4:04 of the third period.

The players

Macklin Celebrini

A Sharks forward who scored two goals, including the game-tying goal late in the third period, and added two assists in the comeback win.

Alexander Wennberg

A Sharks forward who scored the game-winning goal with just 31 seconds remaining in the third period to complete the comeback.

Yaroslav Askarov

The Sharks goaltender who made 28 saves to earn the victory.

Ryan Poehling

A Ducks forward who scored a goal in the first period to tie the game 1-1.

Troy Terry

A Ducks forward who scored a goal in the third period to give Anaheim a 3-2 lead.

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What they’re saying

“We never gave up and kept fighting until the end. That's the kind of resilience this team has shown all season.”

— Macklin Celebrini, Sharks Forward

“It's tough to lose a game like that after leading late, but credit to the Sharks for not quitting and finding a way to win.”

— Troy Terry, Ducks Forward

What’s next

The Sharks will look to build on this comeback win as they continue their playoff push, while the Ducks will try to rebound and end their three-game losing streak in their next game.

The takeaway

This thrilling comeback victory showcases the Sharks' resilience and determination, as they refused to give up despite trailing late in the game. Meanwhile, the Ducks' inability to hold onto their third period lead is a tough blow in their quest to secure a playoff spot.