Cody Ceci scored the decisive goal with just 25 seconds remaining in the third period, leading the San Jose Sharks to a thrilling 3-2 victory over the New Jersey Devils at SAP Center. Ceci's goal, assisted by Alexander Wennberg, came from a one-timer that slipped past Devils goalie Jacob Markstrom, marking a significant moment for the Sharks, who have now won two consecutive games after a challenging eight-game losing streak.
San Jose's Macklin Celebrini and Nikolai Kovalenko also contributed to the scoreboard, while Yaroslav Askarov made 28 saves to secure the win. Coach Ryan Warsofsky praised his team's evolving identity and their recent success, highlighting the importance of competing hard.
The Devils, on the other hand, are struggling, having lost their last four games. Nico Hischier and Paul Cotter scored for New Jersey, but they are grappling with consistency issues. Coach Sheldon Keefe emphasized the need for the team to play with purpose to regain their form.
