SAN JOSE, Calif. — In an exhilarating matchup, rookie standout Macklin Celebrini netted the game-winning goal just 46 seconds into overtime, leading the San Jose Sharks to a 5-4 victory over the struggling Detroit Red Wings on Monday night.

William Ecklund shone for San Jose, contributing two goals, while teammates Luke Kunin and Tyler Toffoli each added to the score. The Sharks have now secured two consecutive wins and have a record of 3-1-2 over their past six games. Goalie Mackenzie Blackwood turned aside 16 shots to help solidify the win.

For Detroit, Dylan Larkin was pivotal, scoring one goal and assisting on another. Teammates Alex DeBrincat, Marco Kasper, and Michael Rasmussen also found the net, but the Red Wings are currently on a downward spiral, losing five out of their last six matches. Goaltender Cam Talbot managed to stop 29 shots during the contest.

The Red Wings were down by a score of 4-3 with just over two minutes left in regulation when DeBrincat managed to level the score with a power-play goal, bringing the game into overtime.

Celebrini, the first overall pick in the 2024 NHL Draft, demonstrated his talent by scoring his fourth goal this season and marking his very first goal in overtime.

**Takeaways**

For the Red Wings, they held a 3-2 advantage midway through the second period, but a goal credited to Michael Rasmussen on an own goal was not enough to secure the victory, and they ultimately fell short.

On the other side of the rink, the rebuilding Sharks have shown resilience, achieving a 6-5 record after a tough start that saw them lose nine games in a row. Despite trailing for the majority of the game, their tenacity shone through, especially in the closing moments.

**Key Moment**

The critical point of the game came when DeBrincat’s power-play goal equalized the game, occurring shortly after Ty Dellandrea received a two-minute tripping penalty for hindering Erik Gustafsson’s progress, signaling an intense finish.

**Key Stat**

The Sharks dominated in terms of shots on goal, outshooting the Red Wings 34-20 throughout the contest.

**Up Next**

The Red Wings are set to host the New York Islanders this Thursday, while the Sharks will travel to Dallas for their next matchup on Wednesday.