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Celebrini has a hat trick and a 5-point game, Sharks beat Rangers in OT for 1st win this season
Macklin Celebrini had his second career hat trick and set up Will Smith’s goal in overtime as part of a five-point game as the San Jose Sharks picked up their first win of the season by beating the New York Rangers 6-5.
After a surprising overtime loss to the San Jose Sharks, New York Rangers head coach Mike Sullivan addressed his team’s early-season approach and playing style.
Macklin Celebrini’s three-goal performance guided the Sharks to a 6-5 overtime win over the Rangers, achieving a feat last done in 2016-17.
The Rangers have wanted to focus on the strength of their defensive game so far this season, but they better turn their attention to offense pronto.
Against the Maple Leafs, the Rangers again won the shots-on-goal battle — 29-24, including 10-4 in the third period — and according to Natural Stat Trick, they had more scoring chances (28-21) and more high-danger chances (16-8).
Rangers defenseman Adam Fox did not hold back on his thoughts on New York's showing against the Sharks on Thursday.
Othmann's latest opportunity with New York may come with additional motives as his name swirls in trade talks.