Celebrini Reaches 100 Points as Sharks Edge Blues in Thriller

Gaudette's late goal lifts San Jose to victory in wild-card race clash

Mar. 31, 2026 at 5:04am

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Rookie sensation Celebrini became just the sixth teenager in NHL history to record 100 points in a season, scoring twice and adding an assist as the San Jose Sharks defeated the St. Louis Blues 5-4 on a late goal by Adam Gaudette. The win keeps the Sharks in the hunt for a wild-card playoff spot.

Why it matters

Celebrini's milestone achievement at such a young age underscores his immense talent and the Sharks' promising future, while the tight, back-and-forth game between two teams battling for postseason position highlights the intensity of the NHL's wild-card race.

The details

Celebrini opened the scoring with a power-play goal in the first period, but the Blues responded with tallies from Theo Lindstein, Pavel Buchnevich, and Cam Fowler to tie the game at 4-4. With just 22 seconds remaining, Gaudette's wrist shot from the left circle deflected off the Blues' goalie Joel Hofer and trickled over the line to give the Sharks the victory.

  • Celebrini recorded his 100th point of the season in the first period.
  • Gaudette scored the game-winning goal for the Sharks with 22 seconds left in regulation.

The players

Celebrini

A 19-year-old rookie forward for the San Jose Sharks who became just the sixth teenager in NHL history to record 100 points in a single season.

Adam Gaudette

The Sharks forward who scored the game-winning goal with 22 seconds remaining to lift San Jose to victory.

Joel Hofer

The Blues goaltender who made 24 saves but was unable to stop Gaudette's late shot that slipped through his pads.

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What they’re saying

“Celebrini's achievement at such a young age is truly remarkable. He's a special talent and the future is bright for this Sharks team.”

— Alexander Wennberg, Sharks forward

“We battled hard but just couldn't hold on at the end. Tough loss, but we'll regroup and get ready for the next one.”

— Cam Fowler, Blues defenseman

What’s next

The Sharks will look to build on this crucial win as they continue their push for a wild-card playoff spot, while the Blues will aim to bounce back in their next game.

The takeaway

Celebrini's historic 100-point season has the Sharks dreaming of a bright future, while the thrilling finish between these two teams battling for the postseason underscores the intensity of the NHL's wild-card race.