How Macklin Celebrini's MVP-level season impacts NHL trade deadline for San Jose Sharks originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here. The San Jose Sharks, on paper, don't scream playoff team. They've been outscored, and the deeper analytics aren't great, either.

Leonard pulled the Capitals to within 3-2 at 9:11 of the third period when he deked around Sharks forward Ryan Reaves at the top of the zone, skated down the slot and beat Nedeljkovic with a high snap shot on the glove side. “I just tried to attack the forward and they did a great job of screening the goalie as well,” Leonard said.

It happened on Friday, as the Sharks traded minor league defenseman Kyle Masters and a 2026 fourth-round pick to the Carolina Hurricanes for a 2027 fifth-rounder originally owned by the Chicago Blackhawks.

The Red Wings return home after a tough road affair against the Boston Bruins on Tuesday night. After a spirited win over the Carolina Hurricanes less than 24 hours before, Detroit’s offense could not buy a goal against Jeremy Swayman, leading to a 3-0 defeat, marking an end to the team’s four-game win streak.

A young fan’s clever banner led to a wholesome moment between Mario Ferraro and a young fan during the Red Wings vs Sharks game.

Misa, 18, played his ninth NHL game of the season on Thursday in the Sharks’ win over the Capitals. Misa played his 10th NHL game on Friday against the Red Wings, burning the first year of his entry-level deal and becoming the Sharks’ 50th contract.

Marco Kasper snapped a long goal drought as the Red Wings rallied to beat the Sharks 4-2, making it five wins in their last six games.

Dylan Larkin scored the go-ahead goal early in the third period and the surging Detroit Red Wings beat the San Jose Sharks 4-2.

Carolina Hurricanes have acquired defenseman Kyle Masters and a 2026 fourth-round pick from the San Jose Sharks for a 2027 fifth-round pick. This move bolsters Carolina's system depth at the ECHL/AHL level.