Kings left wing Tanner Jeannot, right, moves the puck while defended by San Jose Sharks left wing Fabian Zetterlund during the second period on Monday night in San Jose. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)
Kings defenseman Mikey Anderson, left, and San Jose Sharks defenseman Cody Ceci (4) compete for possession of the puck during the first period of an NHL hockey game Monday, Nov. 25, 2024, in San Jose, Calif. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)
San Jose Sharks center Nico Sturm, left, scores against Kings goaltender David Rittich (31) during the first period of an NHL hockey game Monday, Nov. 25, 2024, in San Jose, Calif. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)
San Jose Sharks center Nico Sturm (7) celebrates with teammates after scoring during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the Kings, Monday, Nov. 25, 2024, in San Jose, Calif. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)
Kings goaltender David Rittich stops a shot by the San Jose Sharks during the first period of an NHL hockey game Monday, Nov. 25, 2024, in San Jose, Calif. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)
Kings right wing Quinton Byfield, right, moves the puck while defended by San Jose Sharks right wing Givani Smith, left, during the first period of an NHL hockey game Monday, Nov. 25, 2024, in San Jose, Calif. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)
San Jose Sharks center Tyler Toffoli (73) and Kings defenseman Jacob Moverare (43) compete for possession of the puck during the first period of an NHL hockey game Monday, Nov. 25, 2024, in San Jose, Calif. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)
San Jose Sharks goaltender Yaroslav Askarov is unable to stop a goal by the Kings’ Brandt Clarke during the second period of an NHL hockey game Monday, Nov. 25, 2024, in San Jose, Calif. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)
San Jose Sharks goaltender Yaroslav Askarov is unable to stop a goal by the Kings’ Brandt Clarke during the second period of an NHL hockey game Monday, Nov. 25, 2024, in San Jose, Calif. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)
Kings defenseman Brandt Clarke (92) is congratulated by teammates after scoring a goal during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the San Jose Sharks, Monday, Nov. 25, 2024, in San Jose, Calif. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)
San Jose Sharks left wing Fabian Zetterlund, right, tries to poke the puck away from Kings left wing Tanner Jeannot during the second period of an NHL hockey game Monday, Nov. 25, 2024, in San Jose, Calif. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)
Kings center Anze Kopitar, left, scores a goal against San Jose Sharks goaltender Yaroslav Askarov, second from left, during the second period of an NHL hockey game Monday, Nov. 25, 2024, in San Jose, Calif. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)
Kings center Anze Kopitar (11) reacts after scoring a goal during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the San Jose Sharks, Monday, Nov. 25, 2024, in San Jose, Calif. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)
Kings left wing Warren Foegele, right, shoots while defended by San Jose Sharks center Tyler Toffoli during the second period of an NHL hockey game Monday, Nov. 25, 2024, in San Jose, Calif. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)
San Jose Sharks goaltender Yaroslav Askarov (30) tracks the puck as Kings right wing Quinton Byfield (55) tries to shoot during the second period of an NHL hockey game Monday, Nov. 25, 2024, in San Jose, Calif. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)
Kings left wing Kevin Fiala, right, moves the puck while defended by San Jose Sharks defenseman Jan Rutta (84) during the second period of an NHL hockey game Monday, Nov. 25, 2024, in San Jose, Calif. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)
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, bottom, scores a goal against Kings goaltender David Rittich during the third period on Monday night in San Jose. Celebrini scored twice during a three-goal outburst early in the period as the Sharks turned a 2-2 deadlock into a 7-2 win. (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 Kings, Monday, Nov. 25, 2024, in San Jose, Calif. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)
San Jose Sharks center Ty Dellandrea (53) moves the puck while defended by Kings defenseman Brandt Clarke (92) 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 Kings, 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 Kings, Monday, Nov. 25, 2024, in San Jose, Calif. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)
San Jose Sharks center Macklin Celebrini (71) celebrates with William Eklund, right, and Will Smith after scoring a goal during the third period of an NHL hockey game against the Kings, Monday, Nov. 25, 2024, in San Jose, Calif. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)
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 Kings, Monday, Nov. 25, 2024, in San Jose, Calif. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)
San Jose Sharks center Alexander Wennberg (21) is congratulated by teammates after scoring a goal during the third period of an NHL hockey game against the Kings, Monday, Nov. 25, 2024, in San Jose, Calif. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)
Fans celebrate after San Jose Sharks center Luke Kunin (11) scored a goal during the third period of an NHL hockey game against the Kings, Monday, Nov. 25, 2024, in San Jose, Calif. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)
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Kings left wing Tanner Jeannot, right, moves the puck while defended by San Jose Sharks left wing Fabian Zetterlund during the second period on Monday night in San Jose. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)
Rookie Macklin Celebrini scored two goals and had one assist for his first career three-point game, Will Smith had two assists, and the slumping San Jose Sharks shocked the Kings, 7-2, on Monday night.
Celebrini’s goals highlighted a three-goal outburst early in the third period.
The No. 1 overall pick in last year’s NHL 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 the Kings, who were coming off a 2-1 victory over Seattle but have yet to put together a three-game winning streak this season. Kopitar has at least one point in 10 of his last 12 games with 16 points over that stretch (three goals, 13 assists).
Yaroslav Askarov had 22 saves in his first career home start for San Jose, which limped into Monday’s game having lost six of its past seven games. 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 Kings led 2-1 before 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 unanswered San Jose goals.
Celebrini is leading 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.
