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Did San Jose Sharks' Powerplay Dominate Boston Bruins at SAP Center?

The San Jose Sharks improved their record to 11-9-3 with a decisive 3-1 victory over the Boston Bruins, who now stand at 13-11-0. The game, held at the SAP Center in San Jose, saw the home team capitalize on key moments to secure their win.


Nov 23, 2025; San Jose, California, USA;  Boston Bruins defenseman Hampus Lindholm (27) looks to pass against the San Jose Sharks in the first period at SAP Center in San Jose. Mandatory Credit: David Gonzales-Imagn Images

First Period


The opening period set the tone for the Sharks as Macklin Celebrini found the back of the net early on. His goal was assisted by Barclay Goodrow and Mario Ferraro, giving San Jose an early advantage. The Bruins struggled to break through Yaroslav Askarov's solid goaltending, who made crucial saves throughout.


Second Period


In the second period, Shakir Mukhamadullin extended the Sharks' lead with a powerplay goal. Tyler Toffoli provided an assist that highlighted his playmaking abilities. Meanwhile, Boston's attempts were thwarted by Askarov’s impressive performance between the pipes.


Nov 23, 2025; San Jose, California, USA;  San Jose Sharks center Macklin Celebrini (71) and center Will Smith (2) talk before play resumes against the Boston Bruins in the second period at SAP Center in San Jose. Mandatory Credit: David Gonzales-Imagn Images

Third Period


The final period saw Collin Graf seal it for San Jose with an empty-netter after a strategic play from William Eklund and Dmitry Orlov. Despite David Pastrnak scoring for Boston late in regulation time, it wasn't enough to turn things around for them.


San Jose Sharks vs Boston Bruins final score was influenced heavily by Askarov’s stellar goaltending and effective powerplay execution by his teammates. The Sharks’ defense also played a pivotal role in limiting Boston's opportunities.


Nov 23, 2025; San Jose, California, USA;  San Jose Sharks defenseman Mario Ferraro (38) and Boston Bruins center Alex Steeves (21) collide in the first period at SAP Center in San Jose. Mandatory Credit: David Gonzales-Imagn Images

San Jose Sharks coach post-game reaction emphasized teamwork and resilience as key factors in this victory. With this win under their belt, fans can look forward to seeing how they perform against Colorado Avalanche next week.


Fans can catch their next game against Colorado Avalanche on November 26th at Ball Arena in Denver starting at 9:00 PM EST on ESPN+, NBCS-CA or ALT networks. Share this article with fellow fans!

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