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San Jose Sharks open season with mixed results and injury concerns

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 16, 2026, 10:33 PM

Last updated Oct 16, 2026

San Jose Sharks open season with mixed results and injury concerns

Summary

The San Jose Sharks opened their 2026-27 NHL season with a 4-3-0 record, marked by thrilling overtime games and a significant injury scare involving captain Macklin Celebrini. Celebrini missed a game after his condition became a mystery after warmups but returned against Edmonton, although he appeared to struggle early on. Despite a strong start, the Sharks have not secured a regulation win yet, raising questions about their ability to compete without Celebrini at full capacity. The team's lack of offensive depth has become evident in his absence.

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Status Watch

•Sharks have a 4-3-0 record after their first seven games.
•Macklin Celebrini missed a game due to an undisclosed injury.
•The team has not recorded a regulation win this season.
•Celebrini returned but showed signs of discomfort against Edmonton.
•Previous seasons saw the Sharks start with losing streaks.

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10:33 PMYahoo Sports — San Jose Sharks’ Mediocre Opening to Season Leaves Plenty to Be Desired

What they're saying

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The San Jose Sharks may have started their 2026-27 campaign at a steady 4-3-0, but the opening two weeks certainly haven’t lacked drama. Overtime thrillers, an injury scare and a whole lot of goals allowed have defined the first portion of the Sharks’ slate. Team Teal began the season with a bang, outlasting the Panthers […] The post San Jose Sharks’ Mediocre Opening to Season Leaves Plenty to Be Desired appeared first on The Lead.
— Yahoo Sports

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