San Jose Sharks Rise in Pacific Division Standings

The San Jose Sharks (2-18-3) are on the rise in the Pacific Division standings, sitting fourth. Vegas, Edmonton, and Seattle lead the division, while Los Angeles, Anaheim, Calgary, and Vancouver are behind the Sharks.

Before a rough go against Tampa (7-3), Team Teal had delivered a strong three-game win streak. Following the loss, San Jose responded with two straight wins, demonstrating resilience, depth scoring, and growing confidence throughout the roster.

5-2 Win Over Columbus: Dellandrea, Reaves, and Physical Presence

Against Columbus, Ty Dellandrea recorded one assist, blocked two shots, delivered four hits, and logged 8:42 TOI. Unfortunately, Dellandrea’s night ended early after a crash into the goal post. He is now out, considered week-to-week with a lower-body injury.

In 42 games this season, Dellandrea has earned 11 points (two goals, nine assists) and logged 18 penalty minutes. The centerman also sustained an upper-body injury earlier in the season which he seemingly played through in December.

With less than a minute left in the second period and the Sharks leading 2–1, a scrum ramped up both team’s benches. Blue Jackets forward Mathieu Olivier dropped the gloves with Reaves, each landing heavy shots before Olivier’s elbow took Reaves down.

Offering another physical presence, Zack Ostapchuk showcased his speed with a breakaway backhander that stretched the Sharks’ lead to 3-1. Ostapchuk finished the game +1, contributing four shots, two blocked shots, and three hits.

When asked about Ostapchuk’s presence, Reaves told media post-game, “It’s a lot of fun playing with him. He brings a lot of speed.” Reaves also added that Ostapchuk had “silky mitts” on the breakaway goal.

Another consistent force of physicality on the blue line, defenseman Mario Ferraro logged one goal and one assist. He finished +1 with two shots on net, one hit, and 19:22 ice time.

Providing an immediate impact since being recalled from the AHL on Dec. 30, Pavol Regenda has been noticeable in the lineup. Despite the blowout loss against Tampa, Regenda earned his first career hat-trick.

On Tuesday against Columbus, Regenda logged five of the Sharks’ twenty hits, one goal, three SOG, and one blocked shot. Regenda’s assertive play has positioned him on the second line alongside Alexander Wennberg and Tyler Toffoli.

OT Win vs. LA Kings: Celebrini, Eklund, Gaudette’s Return

After missing three games, Adam Gaudette returned and scored a power-play goal to put Team Teal in a 2-1 lead. While finishing -1, Gaudette contributed two shots, one blocked shot, four hits, and one takeaway.

With just over a minute left in the third, Celebrini earned an unassisted game-tying goal to force overtime. Celebrini came through again, with his head up during the entire 2-on-1 rush to set up William Eklund. Eklund delivered, locking in to execute the game-winning wrist shot.

Eklund’s goal earned him the second star of the game, while Celebrini’s one goal and two assists earned him first. For the third game in a row, Celebrini led the Sharks in ice time, averaging 25:04.

With Sharks’ dads in LA, the game highlighted the bright future ahead for Sharks hockey.

Sharks Named to Olympic Rosters

Regenda is the latest Shark to be named to an Olympic roster. On Jan. 7, the 26-year-old winger was selected for Team Slovakia.

Other Sharks confirmed for Milano Cortina 2026 include Celebrini for Team Canada and Wennberg for Team Sweden.

Team Teal has two tough matchups at home against the Dallas Stars and Vegas before a four-game trip east.

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