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Sharks Locker Room: Nedeljkovic on Confronting Rantanen, Smith Talks Power Play Struggles

Alex Nedeljkovic, Will Smith, Barclay Goodrow & Ryan Warsofsky spoke after the San Jose Sharks’ 4-3 loss to the Dallas Stars.

Published: Sunday, 8 November 2026 at 6:46 AM
Sharks Locker Room: Nedeljkovic on Confronting Rantanen, Smith Talks Power Play Struggles
Key Things to Know
  • Alex Nedeljkovic and Will Smith reflected on team struggles following San Jose's 4-3 defeat against Dallas.
  • The Dallas Stars defeated the San Jose Sharks 4-3, handing San Jose its seventh loss in eight games.
  • Michael Misa, Ivar Stenberg, and Will Smith scored goals for the Sharks in the defeat.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Following a 4-3 loss to the Dallas Stars, San Jose Sharks players and coach Ryan Warsofsky addressed key moments and ongoing struggles. Goaltender Alex Nedeljkovic discussed confronting Mikko Rantanen after a hit on Sam Dickinson, while rookie forward Will Smith evaluated the team's power-play difficulties and took responsibility for a Jamie Benn goal.

The defeat marked the Sharks' seventh loss in their last eight games, despite goals from Michael Misa, Ivar Stenberg, and Will Smith. Macklin Celebrini skated a career-high 28:05, while veteran forward Barclay Goodrow voiced frustration over penalty-kill issues after allowing eight goals across the past three contests.

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