On Smith’s goal at the 5:53 mark of the second period, Celebrini created a turnover in the neutral zone. With an extra effort by Celebrini, the puck came back to Smith, who sent a no-look pass back to Celebrini before he charged the net. Celebrini put a shot on goal and then sent a pass to Smith, who knocked it across the line for his sixth goal.

NHL: San Jose Sharks start homestand with bitter loss to Vegas Golden Knights; face Calgary Flames on Saturday

The San Jose Sharks hosted the New Jersey Devils for some matinee hockey. The game was a close one, but ultimately it was the Sharks who were victorious, 3-2.

Instead, the puck remained in play, paving the way for Sharks Alex Wenneberg to feed the puck up to the blueline where defenseman Cody Ceci was waiting to fire a slapshot through traffic. With just 24 seconds remaining on the clock Ceci's shot wired past the goal line to send the home team into a raucous cheer.