And then the Sabres handed them their 12th. The details of this embarrassing loss were different, but the story was the same. The Sabres lost 6-2. Rookie Macklin Celebrini helped the Sharks dominate the first period with eight shot attempts, seven scoring chances, four high-danger chances and four shots on his own. The Sabres had five shots on net.

NHL: San Jose Sharks goalie Vitek Vanecek being held out of Tuesday’s game vs. Buffalo Sabres for trade-related reasons

The San Jose Sharks have made goaltender Vitek Vanecek a healthy scratch for trade-related reasons as the NHL trade deadline approaches. The move suggests a trade is imminent; however, some specifics of any deal would limit possible trade suitors.

Rookies Will Smith and Macklin Celebrini both scored in San Jose's four-goal third period as the Sharks pulled away for a 6-2 win over the Buffalo Sabres on Tuesday night. Smith, William Eklund, Timothy Liljegren and Tyler Toffoli all had a goal and an assist each as the Sharks won back-to-back games after snapping an 0-5-3

San Jose has won two in a row after dropping eight straight. Eklund's 46 points passed his career high of 45, which he set last season in 80 games. Macklin Celebrini, Will Smith, Nico Sturm, Timothy Liljegren, and Tyler Toffoli scored for San Jose. Alexander Georgiev made 20 saves for his second win in as many days.

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Pregame analysis and predictions of the San Jose Sharks vs. Buffalo Sabres NHL game to be played on March 4, 2025 on ESPN.

The San Jose Sharks earned an unlikely and dramatic comeback victory over the Toronto Maple Leafs on Monday. The Sharks erased a two-goal deficit in the third period, killed off a penalty in overtime,