Macklin Celebrini, Sharks cool off Canadiens

Celebrini scores twice as San Jose edges Montreal 4-2

Mar. 15, 2026 at 6:08am

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Macklin Celebrini scored two goals and added an assist as the San Jose Sharks defeated the host Montreal Canadiens 4-2 on Saturday. Mario Ferraro and Colin Graf also scored for the Sharks, who have won two straight games. Cole Caufield and Nick Suzuki scored for the Canadiens, who had their three-game winning streak snapped.

Why it matters

The Sharks were able to cool off the surging Canadiens, who had won three straight games prior to this matchup. Celebrini's strong performance was a bright spot for San Jose as they look to build momentum down the stretch of the NHL season.

The details

Celebrini tied the game at 1-1 in the first period with a snap shot goal set up by a no-look pass from Colin Graf. Ferraro and Graf scored in the second period to give the Sharks a 3-1 lead, before Suzuki brought Montreal within one. Celebrini sealed the win with an empty-net goal in the final minutes. Sharks forward Igor Chernyshov left the game with an upper-body injury after the first shift.

  • The game was played on Saturday, March 15, 2026.
  • Caufield scored the opening goal at 7:21 of the first period.
  • Celebrini tied the game at 1-1 at 13:12 of the first period.
  • Ferraro scored to give the Sharks a 2-1 lead at 11:56 of the second period.
  • Graf made it 3-1 Sharks at 16:20 of the second period.
  • Suzuki scored to make it 3-2 with 2:22 left in the second period.
  • Celebrini scored the empty-net goal with 2:04 remaining in regulation.

The players

Macklin Celebrini

A forward for the San Jose Sharks who scored two goals and added an assist in the game.

Mario Ferraro

A veteran defenseman for the San Jose Sharks who scored a goal in the second period.

Colin Graf

A Sharks forward who had a goal and two assists in the victory.

Cole Caufield

A forward for the Montreal Canadiens who scored the opening goal of the game.

Nick Suzuki

The Canadiens' captain who scored a goal to bring Montreal within one in the second period.

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What they’re saying

“Macklin really stepped up for us tonight. His goals and playmaking were crucial in getting this win against a tough Canadiens team.”

— John Klingberg, Sharks defenseman (Sharks postgame press conference)

What’s next

The Sharks will look to build on this win as they continue their road trip, while the Canadiens will try to bounce back in their next game.

The takeaway

This was an important victory for the Sharks as they try to solidify their playoff positioning, while the loss snaps the Canadiens' three-game winning streak and shows they still have work to do to become an elite team in the Eastern Conference.