San Jose Sharks center Will Smith celebrates after scoring a goal against the Winnipeg Jets during the third period of an NHL hockey game, Friday, Nov. 7, 2025, in San Jose, Calif. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)
San Jose Sharks center Will Smith (2) scores a goal during the third period of an NHL hockey game against the Winnipeg Jets, Friday, Nov. 7, 2025, in San Jose, Calif. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)
San Jose Sharks left wing Jeff Skinner (53) moves the puck while defended by Winnipeg Jets left wing Alex Iafallo (9) during the third period of an NHL hockey game, Friday, Nov. 7, 2025, in San Jose, Calif. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)
Winnipeg Jets goaltender Connor Hellebuyck (37) stops a shot by San Jose Sharks center Barclay Goodrow (23) during the third period of an NHL hockey game, Friday, Nov. 7, 2025, in San Jose, Calif. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)
Winnipeg Jets defenseman Josh Morrissey (44) celebrates with teammates after scoring a goal during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the San Jose Sharks, Friday, Nov. 7, 2025, in San Jose, Calif. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)
SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — Will Smith scored the tiebreaking goal late in the third period, and the San Jose Sharks beat the Winnipeg Jets 2-1 on Friday night.
Macklin Celebrini had a goal and an assist to move into the NHL scoring lead, and Alex Nedeljkovic finished with 32 saves for his third win in four starts. The Sharks extended their point streak to five games (4-0-1).
Josh Morrissey scored for Winnipeg, and Connor Hellebuyck stopped 25 shots. The Jets have lost two straight.
On a scramble in front of the net, Hellebuyck stopped Celebrini's attempt from the left side of the net. However, the puck sat in front of the line behind him, and Smith with 4:21 remaining.
Celebrini's assist was his league-high 23rd point (nine goals, 14 assists) of the season.
The Sharks outshot the Jets 11-9 in a scoreless second period with no penalties.
Morrissey gave the Jets a 1-0 lead with 7:26 remaining in the opening period with from the left point.
Celebrini tied it 1:12 later on a breakaway as he skated in on Hellebuyck and t .Ìý
Up next
Jets: At Anaheim on Sunday in the third of a six-game trip.
Sharks: Host Florida on Saturday to finish a two-game homestand.
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