Against a Stanley Cup contender in the Maple Leafs, the Sharks came back from a 2-0 third-period deficit to win in a shootout. They followed that performance with a 6-2 trouncing of the Sabres, leaving Buffalo — which had high expectations coming into the season — re-evaluating things going into Friday’s trade deadline.

The Florida Panthers continue to be active in the leadup to the NHL trade deadline. The defending Stanley Cup champion Florida Panthers continue to be active in the leadup to the NHL trade deadline. The Panthers acquired goaltender Vitek Vanecek on Wednesday from the San Jose Sharks for 25-year-old forward Patrick Giles, the teams announced.

Rookie center Macklin Celebrini has been steadfast in staying upbeat amidst a losing season in which the young, rebuilding San Jose Sharks are in jeopardy of finishing last in the NHL standings for a second consecutive year.

Macklin Celebrini grabbed a glove full of pucks. The horn had just sounded to end warm-ups at Scotiabank Arena. The ice crew patiently waited as the San Jose Sharks rookie collected his haul and divided the souvenirs between a group of fans pressed along the glass.