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Will Smith and Ivar Stenberg step up

Despite being down generational talent, superstar Macklin Celebrini, the San Jose Sharks managed to come out on top over the St. Louis Blues with a 3-2 win in o

By Rachel Greenstein · Blades of Teal

Published: Friday, 9 October 2026 at 9:12 PM

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Will Smith and Ivar Stenberg excelled in expanded roles during the Sharks' 3-2 overtime victory over St. Louis.
San Jose achieved the 3-2 overtime win despite missing injured superstar Macklin Celebrini.
Smith shifted from wing to the first-line center position, earning praise for his physical and off-puck play.

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Rachel Greenstein of Blades of Teal highlights how Will Smith and Ivar Stenberg stepped up in elevated roles to help the San Jose Sharks secure a 3-2 overtime victory against the St. Louis Blues. Playing without injured star Macklin Celebrini, the Sharks rebounded from an earlier 5-0 defeat to Dallas to improve their record without Celebrini to 4-9-1.

Smith shifted successfully into the top center role, demonstrating strong off-the-puck play and physical strength despite finishing minus-two. Meanwhile, Stenberg featured on the top power play and set up Darnell Nurse for the overtime game-winning goal following an opening faceoff win by Alexander Wennberg.

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