The San Jose Sharks have officially clinched the best odds at the 2024 NHL Draft Lottery with a 6-2 loss to the Minnesota Wild.
The San Jose Sharks have officially clinched the best odds at the 2024 NHL Draft Lottery with a 6-2 loss to the Minnesota Wild on Saturday night.
During fan appreciation night, San Jose got goals from Mario Ferraro and Jan Rutta. Mikael Granlund had two assists, extending his personal points streak to 11 games. William Eklund also earned an assist, giving him 14 points in his last 12 games. Mackenzie Blackwood made 32 saves.
The Wild got two goals from superstar Kirill Kaprizov, and Liam Ohgren scored his first NHL goal. Marcus Johansson, Matt Boldy, and Declan Chisholm scored the other goals for the Wild. Jesper Wallstedt made 27 saves for his second career win.
The Sharks can no longer catch the Chicago Blackhawks for 31st place in the NHL, mathematically clinching last place this season. They will have a 25.5% chance of landing the 2024 No. 1 pick.
Ohgren became the 126th player to score their first NHL goal against the San Jose Sharks.
Matt Boldy scored his 28th goal of the season after Kirill Kaprizov fired the puck off Blackwood to create a rebound.
Jan Rutta scored his 5th goal of the season with a massive one-timer from the point.
Declan Chisholm scored his 3rd goal of the season with a terrific wrist shot.
Liam Ohgren scored his first NHL goal to make it 3-1.
Mario Ferraro gets the Sharks back within one goal with his 3rd of the season.
Kirill Kaprizov gets his 43rd goal of the season after the puck gets behind Blackwood. The goalie eventually kicked the puck into his net.
Kaprizov scored his second straight goal, bringing his total to 44 this season.
Marcus Johansson scored his 11th goal of the season early in the third period.
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