Macklin Celebrini had his second career hat trick and set up Will Smith’s goal in overtime as part of a five-point game as the San Jose Sharks picked up their first win of the season by beating the Ne

Macklin Celebrini’s three-goal performance guided the Sharks to a 6-5 overtime win over the Rangers, achieving a feat last done in 2016-17.

NEW YORK -- Macklin Celebrini had a hat trick and two assists, and Will Smith had two goals and two assists, including the overtime winner, to give the San Jose Sharks their first win of the season, 6-5 against the New York Rangers at Madison Square Garden on Thursday.

Adam Gaudette and Macklin Celebrini both scored early first-period goals at Madison Square Garden, with Celebrini’s goal at the 6:17 mark giving the Sharks a two-goal lead. Just before Celebrini’s goal, Sharks winger Ryan Reaves and Rangers forward Matt Rempe renewed acquaintances in a marquee fight between two of the NHL’s true heavyweights.

The Rangers home struggles continued in a loss to the Sharks. Top Rangers prospect Brennan Othmann has been recalled, despite trade rumors.

Dougie Hamilton scored twice and the New Jersey Devils beat the San Jose Sharks 3-1 on Friday night for their seventh straight win. Connor Brown also scored and Nico Hischier had two assists for New Jersey,

The San Jose Sharks’ game against the New York Rangers began with a bang in more ways than one.