San Jose Sharks vs. Winnipeg Jets

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The San Jose Sharks lost 5-2 to the Chicago Blackhawks at the United Center on Wednesday, April 16, 2026, after leading 2-0. Mario Ferraro and Michael Misa scored for the Sharks, but they allowed five unanswered goals in the second and third periods, including a goal by Sam Rinzel and three by Louis Crevier, plus one each by Ryan Greene and Nick Lardis.

This marked the Sharks' fourth loss in their last five games. Goaltender Yaroslav Askarov made 19 saves, finishing the regular season with a record of 21-20-4, including a penalty shot stop against Ilya Mikheyev.

Alex Nedeljkovic is expected to start the final game against the Winnipeg Jets. Rookie Macklin Celebrini recorded no points but now has 112 points for the season, two shy of Joe Thornton's franchise record of 114 set in 2006-07.

Celebrini also tied Patrick Marleau and Owen Nolan with 44 goals in a single season, behind Jonathan Cheechoo's record of 56 (2005-06), and ranks fifth in team history with 68 assists April 15, 2026, the NHL regular season concludes on Thursday, April 16, with the playoffs expected to begin on...