Sharks Double Up Habs 4-2 After Chernyshov Leaves Game

Macklin Celebrini scores twice as San Jose defeats Montreal

Mar. 15, 2026 at 1:53am

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The San Jose Sharks defeated the Montreal Canadiens 4-2 at Bell Centre. Macklin Celebrini scored twice, while Mario Ferraro and Collin Graf also found the back of the net for the Sharks. The game was marred by an injury to Sharks forward Igor Chernyshov, who left the game after taking a hit to the head.

Why it matters

The Sharks' victory over the Canadiens was an important one, as the two teams are battling for playoff positioning in the NHL. The injury to Chernyshov is also concerning, as head injuries can have serious long-term consequences for players.

The details

In the first period, Chernyshov was knocked out after taking a hit to the head. He tried to get up but stumbled and had to be helped off the ice, bleeding and with a towel over his forehead. No penalty was called on the play. The Sharks went on to score four goals, with Celebrini netting a pair and Ferraro and Graf also scoring. The Canadiens' lone goals came from Cole Caufield and Nick Suzuki.

  • Chernyshov was injured in the first period.
  • The Sharks scored their four goals throughout the game, with Celebrini's two goals coming in the first and third periods.

The players

Macklin Celebrini

A forward for the San Jose Sharks who scored two goals in the game.

Mario Ferraro

A defenseman for the San Jose Sharks who scored a goal in the game.

Collin Graf

A forward for the San Jose Sharks who scored a goal in the game.

Igor Chernyshov

A forward for the San Jose Sharks who was injured in the first period after taking a hit to the head.

Cole Caufield

A forward for the Montreal Canadiens who scored a goal in the game.

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What they’re saying

“We must not let individuals continue to damage private property in San Francisco.”

— Robert Jenkins, San Francisco resident (San Francisco Chronicle)

The takeaway

This game highlighted the Sharks' offensive firepower, with Celebrini leading the way, as well as the team's resilience in the face of Chernyshov's injury. The Canadiens' loss was a setback in their playoff push, but the game also raised concerns about player safety and the need for better protection against head injuries in the NHL.