Sharks rally late to defeat Blues 5-4

San Jose scores game-winning goal with 21 seconds remaining to snap St. Louis' 3-game win streak

Mar. 31, 2026 at 6:22pm

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The San Jose Sharks defeated the St. Louis Blues 5-4 on Monday night, with Adam Gaudette scoring the game-winning goal with just 21 seconds remaining. Alexander Wennberg and Macklin Celebrini each had two goals and an assist for the Sharks, who snapped the Blues' three-game winning streak.

Why it matters

This was an important divisional matchup between two Western Conference playoff contenders. The win helps the Sharks keep pace in the tight Pacific Division race, while the loss is a setback for the Blues as they try to solidify their position in the crowded Western Conference standings.

The details

The Sharks rallied from a 4-3 deficit in the final minute, with Gaudette scoring the game-winner with just 21 seconds left on the clock. Wennberg and Celebrini were the offensive stars for San Jose, each recording a pair of goals and assists.

  • The game was played on Monday, March 31, 2026.
  • The Blues are in Los Angeles on Wednesday to play the Kings.

The players

Adam Gaudette

Sharks forward who scored the game-winning goal with 21 seconds remaining.

Alexander Wennberg

Sharks forward who had two goals and an assist in the win.

Macklin Celebrini

Sharks forward who also had two goals and an assist.

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What’s next

The Blues will look to bounce back on Wednesday when they travel to Los Angeles to take on the Kings.

The takeaway

This was an exciting comeback win for the Sharks, who showed resilience to score the game-winner in the final seconds. The loss is a tough one for the Blues, who will need to regroup quickly as they continue their playoff push.