Sharks End Tough Stretch Against Bruins
San Jose Sharks defenseman Luca Cagnoni (42), left wing William Eklund (72) and center Will Smith (2) wait for teammate center Macklin Celebrini (71) to celebrate during the second period against the Boston Bruins at SAP Center at San Jose. Mandatory Credit: Stan Szeto-Imagn ImagesWhen the San Jose Sharks beat the Boston Bruins 3-1 on Saturday, a streak of 14 straight losses dating back to the 16-17 NHL season ended.
Before Saturday, San Jose last defeated the Bruins on March 15, 2016. The Sharks won the game 3-2 and got goals from Joonas Donskoi, Melker Karlsson, and Brent Burns.
Sharks rookie Luca Cagnoni achieved his first NHL point on William Eklund's game-opening goal. Macklin Celebrini fed the Sharks winger alone in front for the primary assist.
The Sharks are 2-2 in their last four games and have shown fight despite being eliminated from playoff contention.
Since the Bruins' streak against the Sharks is over, the longest active win streak against one team is the Nashville Predators over the Sharks (13 games).
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