### Macklin Celebrini's Stellar Performance Propels Sharks to Overtime Victory On November 19, 2025, Macklin Celebrini delivered an electrifying performance for the San Jose Sharks, scoring a hat trick that led to a thrilling 3-2 overtime victory against the Utah Mammoth. Celebrini's decisive goal came during a power play in the extra period, allowing the Sharks to avoid a third consecutive loss. This victory improved the Sharks' home record to 5-3-3 and marked their ninth win in the last 14 games. Meanwhile, the Mammoth's struggles continued, as they faced their third straight overtime defeat, with JJ Peterka scoring both of their goals in a valiant effort to tie the game late in the third period [https://www.yardbarker.com/nhl/articles/macklin_celebrinis_hat_trick_carries_sharks_past_mammoth_in_ot/s1_17050_43089129, https://www.newsday.com/sports/hockey/mammoth-sharks-score-v16686]. ### Breakdown of the Game's Key Moments 1. **Celebrini's Hat Trick**: - Celebrini scored all three goals for the Sharks, showcasing his talent as a rookie sensation [https://inews.zoombangla.com/macklin-celebrini-hat-trick]. 2. **Overtime Victory**: - The game-winning goal came at 2:52 of overtime, where Celebrini capitalized on a power play opportunity, firing a shot past Utah's goalie Vitek Vanecek [https://thebrunswicknews.com/celebrini-completes-hat-trick-in-overtime-as-sharks-beat-utah-mammoth/article_2abcb44e-9f61-591d-a66d-e393eebe7080.html]. 3. **Mammoth's Comeback Efforts**: - JJ Peterka scored twice in the third period, bringing the Mammoth back from a two-goal deficit to tie the game at 2-2 [https://kslsports.com/nhl/utah-mammoth/utah-mammoth-lose-in-ot-to-san-jose-sharks/564459]. 4. **Goaltending Performance**: - Sharks' goaltender Yaroslav Askarov made 24 saves, while Vanecek stopped 19 shots, contributing to a tightly contested match [https://www.wsls.com/sports/2025/11/19/macklin-celebrini-joins-gretzky-crosby-with-hat-trick-in-sharks-overtime-win]. ### Supporting Data and Statistics - **Game Statistics**: - **Sharks**: - Goals: 3 (Celebrini: 3) - Assists: Will Smith (2) - Saves: Yaroslav Askarov (24) - **Mammoth**: - Goals: 2 (Peterka: 2) - Saves: Vitek Vanecek (19) - **Recent Performance**: - Sharks improved to 9-4-1 in their last 14 games. - Mammoth's record fell to 2-5-3 over their last 10 games, marking their third consecutive overtime loss [https://kslsports.com/nhl/utah-mammoth/sharks-live-blog/564429]. ### Conclusion: Celebrini's Impact and Future Implications **Macklin Celebrini's hat trick not only secured a vital win for the Sharks but also highlighted his emerging status as a key player in the NHL.** 1. **Celebrini's Performance**: His ability to score in critical moments, especially in overtime, positions him as a player to watch this season. 2. **Sharks' Momentum**: This victory could serve as a turning point for the Sharks, potentially boosting their confidence as they aim for a stronger season finish. 3. **Mammoth's Challenges**: The Mammoth must address their recent struggles, particularly in overtime situations, to improve their standings moving forward [https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/nhl/news/macklin-celebrinis-overtime-hat-trick-lifts-san-jose-sharks-past-utah-mammoth-with-3-2-victory/articleshow/125435359.cms].