Sharks take on the Senators following Celebrini’s 2-goal showing

Ottawa Senators (9-11-1, in the Atlantic Division) vs. San Jose Sharks (7-12-5, in the Pacific Division)

San Jose, California; Wednesday, 10:30 p.m. EST

BOTTOM LINE: The San Jose Sharks host the Ottawa Senators after Macklin Celebrini’s two-goal game against the Los Angeles Kings in the Sharks’ 7-2 win.

San Jose is 7-12-5 overall and 5-5-1 at home. The Sharks have a 2-6-1 record in games their opponents serve fewer penalty minutes.

Ottawa is 9-11-1 overall and 3-6-0 in road games. The Senators have a -2 scoring differential, with 66 total goals scored and 68 allowed.

The matchup Wednesday is the first meeting of the season between the two teams.

TOP PERFORMERS: Fabian Zetterlund has nine goals and seven assists for the Sharks. Celebrini has scored goals over the last 10 games.

Brady Tkachuk has 11 goals and 10 assists for the Senators. Tyler Kleven has scored goals over the last 10 games.

LAST 10 GAMES: Sharks: 3-4-3, averaging 2.9 goals, 5.2 assists, 2.8 penalties and 6.2 penalty minutes while giving up 2.7 goals per game.

Senators: 3-6-1, averaging 2.4 goals, 4.4 assists, 4.9 penalties and 11.5 penalty minutes while giving up 3.3 goals per game.

INJURIES: Sharks: None listed.

Senators: None listed.

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The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.