SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — Rookie Macklin Celebrini scored two goals and had one assist for his first career three-point game, Will Smith had two assists, and the San Jose Sharks shocked the Los Angeles Kings 7-2 on Monday night.
Celebrini’s goals highlighted a three-goal outburst early in the third period.
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San Jose Sharks center Macklin Celebrini (71) celebrates with teammates after scoring a goal during the third period of an NHL hockey game against the Los Angeles Kings, Monday, Nov. 25, 2024, in San Jose, Calif. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)
Los Angeles Kings left wing Warren Foegele, left, trips San Jose Sharks center Macklin Celebrini, center, during the third period of an NHL hockey game Monday, Nov. 25, 2024, in San Jose, Calif. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)
San Jose Sharks center Macklin Celebrini (71) moves the puck during the third period of an NHL hockey game against the Los Angeles Kings, Monday, Nov. 25, 2024, in San Jose, Calif. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)
San Jose Sharks center Macklin Celebrini, bottom, scores a goal against Los Angeles Kings goaltender David Rittich during the third period of an NHL hockey game Monday, Nov. 25, 2024, in San Jose, Calif. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)
San Jose Sharks center Macklin Celebrini (71) is congratulated by left wing William Eklund after scoring a goal during the third period of an NHL hockey game against the Los Angeles Kings, Monday, Nov. 25, 2024, in San Jose, Calif. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)
San Jose Sharks center Macklin Celebrini reacts after scoring a goal during the third period of an NHL hockey game against the Los Angeles Kings, Monday, Nov. 25, 2024, in San Jose, Calif. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)
The No. 1 overall pick in last year’s draft scored at 1:03 of the third to snap a 2-2 deadlock. Timothy Liljegren scored just over a minute later and Celebrini scored on a five-on-three power play to break the game open.
Anze Kopitar and Brandt Clarke scored for Los Angeles.
Yaroslav Askarov had 22 saves in his first career home start for San Jose, and Kings goalie David Rittich stopped 14 shots.
Nico Sturm scored on a breakaway at 1:47 of the first period off an outlet pass from Mario Ferraro. Askarov was also credited with an assist.
The Sharks limped into Monday night’s game having lost six of their last seven games and pulled off an impressive win. Celebrini leads a youth movement that appears to be taking shape for the rebuilding Sharks, with fellow rookies Smith and Askarov also shining. The team’s five-goal third is the most San Jose has scored in a period this season.
Los Angeles was coming off a 2-1 win over Seattle but the Kings have had a hard time building any momentum. They’ve yet to put together a three-game winning streak this season.
Fabian Zetterlund scored on a wraparound goal with just over six minutes left in the second period to tie the game at 2-2. It was the first of six straight unanswered San Jose goals.
Kopitar has at least one point in 10 of last 12 games with 16 points over that stretch (three goals, 13 assists).
The Kings host Winnipeg on Wednesday, and San Jose hosts Ottawa on Wednesday.
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San Jose Sharks center Macklin Celebrini (71) celebrates with teammates after scoring a goal during the third period of an NHL hockey game against the Los Angeles Kings, Monday, Nov. 25, 2024, in San Jose, Calif. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)
Los Angeles Kings left wing Warren Foegele, left, trips San Jose Sharks center Macklin Celebrini, center, during the third period of an NHL hockey game Monday, Nov. 25, 2024, in San Jose, Calif. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)
San Jose Sharks center Macklin Celebrini (71) moves the puck during the third period of an NHL hockey game against the Los Angeles Kings, Monday, Nov. 25, 2024, in San Jose, Calif. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)
San Jose Sharks center Macklin Celebrini, bottom, scores a goal against Los Angeles Kings goaltender David Rittich during the third period of an NHL hockey game Monday, Nov. 25, 2024, in San Jose, Calif. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)
San Jose Sharks center Macklin Celebrini (71) is congratulated by left wing William Eklund after scoring a goal during the third period of an NHL hockey game against the Los Angeles Kings, Monday, Nov. 25, 2024, in San Jose, Calif. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)
San Jose Sharks center Macklin Celebrini reacts after scoring a goal during the third period of an NHL hockey game against the Los Angeles Kings, Monday, Nov. 25, 2024, in San Jose, Calif. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)
INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — Coaches normally don't go for it on fourth-and-1 on their own 16-yard line when they're trailing 10-7 with 2 minutes to go in the first half.
However, when you're coaching against your younger brother on the opposing sideline, sometimes you have to be aggressive and go all in.
In the case of John Harbaugh and the Baltimore Ravens, it ended up paying off big time.
Mark Andrews' 2-yard gain on a quarterback sneak not only allowed the Ravens to continue their drive, it ended up later turning into a touchdown that gave them the lead against the Los Angeles Chargers on Monday night.
It also was the turning point in the Ravens' 30-23 victory that allowed John to remain unbeaten in three meetings against younger brother, Jim Harbaugh.
“The downside is you give them the ball at the 16-yard line. That’s the downside. But the upside, or the thought, is I really thought we could get it,” John Harbaugh said. "It led to a 93-yard drive and got us seven points; that was a big turning point in the game.”
Five plays after Andrews’ sneak, Jackson connected with Rashod Bateman on a contested catch for a 40-yard touchdown to give the Ravens a 14-10 lead with 24 seconds remaining in the first half.
“I think it was just discussions of what we were going to do, and I think the decision came down to just believing in the guys to go for a big fourth down," Andrews said. "It was a great play. There was a lot of great plays made on critical downs like that, and it’s a credit to the guys.”
John Harbaugh admitted after the game that playing his brother did factor into the decision.
“I’m not saying we’ll go for it all of the time either, but the overriding thing was who we were playing and the idea that you just have to try to hang on to possessions as long as you can, because they’re so good," he said.
The Ravens ended up converting the three times they went for it on fourth down. The other two came during a nearly seven-minute drive late in the third quarter and early in the fourth where Andrews caught a 6-yard pass in the back of the end zone to extend the Ravens' lead to 23-16.
The brothers shared a quick hug and handshake at midfield after the game. They also hugged at midfield and talked for a couple minutes during pregame warmups.
It was the first time since Super Bowl 47 in 2013 that the Harbaugh brothers faced off as NFL coaches.
The Ravens beat the San Francisco 49ers 34-31 in New Orleans. The other regular-season game was a 16-6 Ravens victory over the Niners on Thanksgiving night in 2011.
Jim Harbaugh left San Francisco after the 2014 season to take over at his alma mater, the University of Michigan. Harbaugh coached at Michigan for nine seasons and won the national title last season before being hired by the Chargers.
“It’s just cool to be at this level, to be at the highest level in these competitive environments,” Jim Harbaugh said. “I congratulated him on the victory, and then, love you.”
Players on both teams last week tried to downplay the hype surrounding the Harbaugh Bowl, but the Ravens were reveling in the victory when it was over.
“I just know our Harbaugh is 3-0,” said linebacker Kyle Van Noy, who played for the Chargers in 2022.
John Harbaugh after the game also noted trying not to get caught up in the hype, while trying to reiterate that the game was determined by the players.
“It’s an amazing thing to look back to where we are from where we came. We had different paths. We grew up in the same room and have always lived our life side by side, but that’s not what the game is about,” he said. "The game really is about the players, and the players are always going to win the game or lose the game or whatever. I have so much respect for the players. Jim is the same way. We both try to treat our players with great respect, admiration and love, because that’s how we feel about them.”
Their parents, Jack and Jackie Harbaugh, celebrated their 63rd wedding anniversary on Monday. They attended the first two games between the brothers, but are spending Thanksgiving week in Bradenton, Florida, at their daughter Joanie’s house.
“I called and wished them happy wedding anniversary. I know Jim did the same. Jim and I texted back and forth before the game a little bit,” John said. "When you’re blessed enough to have parents who get along so well, love each other and are married for 63 years it gives you a good idea how it is supposed to work.
“It’s tough. They’re 100% happy and 100% disappointed at the same time. If you can imagine that, that’s how they feel right now.”
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Los Angeles Chargers head coach Jim Harbaugh, right, hugs his brother Baltimore Ravens Head Coach John Harbaugh before an NFL football game Monday, Nov. 25, 2024, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Ryan Sun)
Baltimore Ravens Head Coach John Harbaugh walks on the sideline during the second half of an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers, Monday, Nov. 25, 2024, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Ryan Sun)
Los Angeles Chargers head coach Jim Harbaugh reacts on the sideline during the second half of an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens, Monday, Nov. 25, 2024, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Eric Thayer)
Baltimore Ravens Head Coach John Harbaugh answers questions after an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers, Monday, Nov. 25, 2024, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Ryan Sun)
Los Angeles Chargers head coach Jim Harbaugh answers questions after an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens, Monday, Nov. 25, 2024, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Eric Thayer)
Baltimore Ravens Head Coach John Harbaugh, left, hugs Los Angeles Chargers head coach Jim Harbaugh after an NFL football game Monday, Nov. 25, 2024, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Ryan Sun)
Los Angeles Chargers head coach Jim Harbaugh, right, talks to his brother, Baltimore Ravens Head Coach John Harbaugh, before an NFL football game Monday, Nov. 25, 2024, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Eric Thayer)
Los Angeles Chargers head coach Jim Harbaugh, right, shakes hands with his brother, Baltimore Ravens Head Coach John Harbaugh, before an NFL football game Monday, Nov. 25, 2024, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Ryan Sun)
