San Jose Sharks goalie Vitek Vanecek was solid in his first NHL start in over eight months. His new teammates weren’t nearly as crisp in the offensive zone. Vanecek made 28 saves, but Isac Lundestrom’s goal at the 11:00 minute mark of the third period turned out to be the winner as the Anaheim Ducks handed the Sharks a 2-0 loss before an announced crowd of 17,

San Jose Sharks center Macklin Celebrini, the No. 1 pick in the 2024 NHL Draft, has been placed on injured reserve and is considered week to week with a lower-body injury, the team and coach Ryan Warsofsky announced Saturday.