The story

The Sharks created more, 4.2 expected goals to 3.1, and lost 4-3 in a shootout to the Red Wings. The Sharks scored three straight at one stage. Both power plays scored, one for the Red Wings and two for the Sharks. The Red Wings trailed by two at one point. Macklin Celebrini had 16 shot attempts, more than any other skater that night. Will Smith had 12 shot attempts, his most in a game since 2023-24.

• Macklin CelebriniVolume

  Macklin Celebrini had 16 shot attempts, more than any other skater that night. Seven got through to the goalie, and one went in. He came in averaging 6.0 attempts a game. He finished with one goal and two assists. The Sharks lost 4-3 to the Red Wings in a shootout.

• Will SmithVolume

  Will Smith had 12 shot attempts, his most in a game since 2023-24. Four got through to the goalie, and none went in. His average this season was 4.7. He played 25:11, about 6 minutes over his average. The Sharks fell 4-3 to the Red Wings in a shootout.

• Emmitt FinnieVolume

  Emmitt Finnie had 9 shot attempts, his most in a game since 2023-24. Six reached the net and one went in. He came in averaging 3.1 attempts a game. The Red Wings beat the Sharks 4-3 in a shootout.

• Dmitry OrlovDrought over

  Dmitry Orlov scored for the first time in 21 games. That was his first goal of the season. The Sharks lost 4-3 to the Red Wings in a shootout.