Sharks defeat Sabres 6-2, Vlasic sets blocked shots record

The San Jose Sharks secured a 6-2 victory over the Buffalo Sabres, thanks to a four-goal surge in the third period, with contributions from rookies Will Smith and Macklin Celebrini, who both scored crucial goals. William Eklund, Timothy Liljegren, and Tyler Toffoli also added to the tally, each earning a goal and an assist, as the Sharks broke their previous losing streak with consecutive wins. Alexandar Georgiev, stepping in as goalie amidst trade talks involving Vitek Vanecek, made 20 saves in the game. Marc-Edouard Vlasic set a new NHL record for career blocked shots, surpassing Mark Giordano. Despite JJ Peterka extending his point streak and Tage Thompson's effort to close the gap, the Sabres suffered their fourth consecutive loss. The Sharks and Sabres will next face Colorado and Tampa Bay, respectively, on Thursday.