The Sharks started off well with goals from Gushchin and Wennberg in the first 11:59 of the opening period. Anaheim, though, controlled things in the second period, and some of the Sharks’ defensive breakdowns that bit them Sunday cropped up again Tuesday.

SAN JOSE -- It didn’t take long for Macklin Celebrini to feel right at home Sunday. The No. 1 pick in the 2024 NHL Draft by the San Jose Sharks had a goal and an assist in his first game at SAP Center, a 4-2 preseason loss to the Vegas Golden Knights.

The San Jose Sharks still have a long way to go. Even with Macklin Celebrini leading the way, which he did with a goal and an assist tonight. I think we all know that, but the 4-2 preseason-opening loss to the Vegas Golden Knights is a good reminder of that.