Sharks takeaways: No Celebrini, but improvement. Now, ‘we’ve just got to learn how to win’

SAN JOSE – No one will argue that the San Jose Sharks, even without Macklin Celebrini, are a much better all-around team right now than they were last season.

Now, the 2024-25 Sharks, set to embark on their first road trip of the season, need to learn how to execute offensively in critical moments.

Facing the Anaheim Ducks in their second game of the year Saturday, the Sharks looked poised in their defensive zone, (mostly) took good care of the puck, and showed they could be an effective forechecking team.