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Meanwhile, the Sharks got a goal from Shakir Mukamadullin, with Yaroslav Askarov making 27 saves, but they couldn't keep pace after winning.

five of their last seven to climb into playoff talk.

Carlson sealed his hat trick with two power play snipes in the third period.

On April 9th, Connor McDavid just reminded everyone why he's the top dog in the NHL, dropping a hat trick and five points in the Edmonton Oilers.

5-2 win over the San Jose Sharks.

Even without injured stars Leon Drossa-Adel and Zach Hyman, he carried the team on their league-leading power play, scoring the first three goals that way.

Earlier this week at the Olympics, stars like Macklin Celebrini and Nathan McKinnon deferred to McDavid on Canada's squad, forming a super line around him.

That same dominance showed up here as the Oilers cruised despite the Sharks' solid season push.

Post-game, 19-year-old Celebrini, who's having a Hart Trophy-level year, straight-up said McDavid's the best in the league.

Sharks coach Ryan Worsofsky broke it down, too, praising McDavid's patience.

He demands the puck but plays direct, delaying when needed and feeding off his linemates seamlessly.

Players like Sam Dickinson admitted weak puck management hurt them big time.

This loss highlights the next level for Celebrini and his young crew.

They're in the playoff mix and learning fast, but matching McDavid's poise and that Oiler's simplicity will take time to master.

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On April 2nd, San Jose Sharks young stars are on fire right now, dropping power play goals left and right.

Will Smith and Maquin Celebrini lead the charge, with Smith netting key tallies against the Ducks, Canadians, Predators, and Jets.

Smith's been clutch, scoring twice against Nashville to keep hope alive in a loss, and tying the Jets game in the third period for that eventual victory.

Celebrini grabbed his second goal of the night against St.