"It's been a while since the Sharks have been able to make such a claim - at least with any conviction. But the proof's been in the pudding during the last week. With recent wins over the Atlantic Division-leading New Jersey Devils, Central Division-leading Colorado Avalanche, and, on Wednesday, the Seattle Kraken, who were atop the Pacific Division at the start of this week, the Sharks have a right to feel good about themselves, at least for a little while."
""I think the league doesn't really know what we're capable of doing, and we don't get quite as much as respect as we should," said Sharks forward Adam Gaudette. "I think this is a good opportunity for us to prove that we are a good hockey team and we can compete with these top teams by doing the right things and staying levelheaded and consistent.""
"Macklin Celebrini is playing as well as anyone in the NHL right now. With his three-point effort against the Kraken, the 19-year-old Celebrini entered Thursday tied for the league lead in points (21) with the Edmonton Oilers' Connor McDavid. This marked the first time in NHL history that a teenager was the league's scoring leader (tied or outright) at this stage of a season (217 games played league-wide)."
The San Jose Sharks have surged after a 0-4-2 start, winning five of eight games and defeating division leaders New Jersey, Colorado and Seattle, including a 6-1 victory over the Kraken. The team enters matchups with the Winnipeg Jets and Florida Panthers with momentum and confidence. Adam Gaudette emphasized the team's desire for respect and the opportunity to prove it can compete with top teams through consistency and levelheaded play. Rookie Macklin Celebrini has been exceptional, tying for the NHL lead in points and becoming the first teenager at this season stage to top the league scoring race.
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