Michael Misa Scores First NHL Goal, San Jose Sharks Approach League Record

Michael Misa, the highly anticipated forward for the San Jose Sharks, celebrated a significant milestone by scoring his first NHL goal. This achievement took place during a game against the Minnesota Wild on October 26, 2025. Misa’s goal came at the 13:35 mark in the first period, contributing to a 2-0 lead for the Sharks after a close-range save attempt by Wild goalie Jesper Wallstedt.

First NHL Goal Marks a Historic Moment

Misa, who was the second overall pick in the June NHL Draft, played in his fifth NHL game on this occasion. He has now accumulated three points this season, having previously assisted in games against the New York Islanders and New York Rangers. After sitting out the previous match against the New Jersey Devils, which resulted in a 3-1 loss, Misa made a notable return.

• Misa is the sixth player in Sharks history to score at age 18.
• Other young players include legend Patrick Marleau and recent talents like Macklin Celebrini.
• Marleau was the youngest to achieve this feat, doing so at 18 years and 34 days old.

Young Talent Shines for the Sharks

During the game, fellow teenager Macklin Celebrini made an impact by assisting on William Eklund’s power-play goal at 5:28. Celebrini’s contributions indicated a strong trend, as he joined an exclusive group of players who have recorded 10 points in their team’s first five road games. This elite company includes NHL greats like Sidney Crosby and Wayne Gretzky.

The Sharks demonstrated impressive offensive capabilities, highlighted by a significant accomplishment of having teenagers involved in 11 consecutive goals. This streak fell just short of the NHL record set by the 1980-81 Edmonton Oilers.

Game Recap and Key Moments

While Misa scored the first goal, the Wild made a comeback in the first period. Marcus Johansson netted a power-play goal at 17:02, followed closely by Marco Rossi’s goal just 32 seconds later, leveling the game at 2-2 before intermission.

With the Sharks showing resilience and young players stepping up, fans have much to look forward to as the season progresses. The performance of these young stars points to a bright future for San Jose, creating excitement among the fanbase.

As the season unfolds, Misa’s first NHL goal stands as a particular highlight, showcasing his potential and the emerging talent of the Sharks.