Celebrini's Milestone, Fourth Line's Heroics Lift Sharks

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What happened in the Sharks' recent game against the Blues?

Corey 0:00
It's March 31st. I'm Corey with the story, and this is San Jose Sharks News Today, AI-powered updates on your squad. The St. Louis Blues dropped a tough 5-4 decision to the San Jose Sharks on Monday night, and it stung bad with playoffs on the line. They trailed early, fought back to tie it late, but gave up the winner with just 22 seconds left. That late goal turned a potential point or two into zero, dropping them behind the Sharks, who now lead by two points while holding a game in hand. Earlier in the game, the Blues' power play sparked life with two goals from defensemen Philip Broberg and Cam Fowler, part of three tallies from the back end overall. But their penalty kill, usually number one in the league since the Olympic break, crumbled, allowing three power play goals against.
Unknown 0:48
It's the second time this season that's happened, and they went just one for four on their own man advantage. Fans and analysts are calling it another self-inflicted wound in a season full of frittered points, games where the Blues had control but walked away.

How did the Sharks' fourth line contribute to their victory?

Unknown 1:02
Empty.
Corey 1:03
Coach Jim Montgomery's praised their game management before, but a lost spaceoff by Robert Thomas, aggressive play by rookie Logan Mayhew in the brain, neutral zone, and goalie Joel Hofer missing a routine save from the left dot sealed the late collapse. These moments add up and could keep them out of the playoffs. This loss highlights a weird stat. The Blues are 0, all 2, and 1 when scoring multiple power play goals in a game, including this one, the first.

What are the implications of the Blues' recent performance on their playoff chances?

Corey 1:33
Since October 30th, Mayhew's been growing fast, but this was a teaching moment after a fumbled puck led to a two-on-one rush. With the Sharks' two back of Nashville and the Blues needing to nearly win out, it starts Wednesday against the Los Angeles Kings. Three points.

What strategies do the Sharks need to implement moving forward?

Corey 1:49
Ahead regulation wins are a must to stay alive.

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