Sharks get their first win, take step forward as their road trip continues

San Jose Sharks v New York Rangers | Sarah Stier/GettyImagesThe Sharks made some progress in their recent doubleheader against the Rangers and Devils. The Sharks split the games, getting their first win against the Rangers but falling to the Devils. Neither game was pretty, but there were positive takeaways as we head into the weekend.

First things first, we have to talk about the performances of Macklin Celebrini and Will Smith against the Rangers. The young duo combined for 9 points in a 6-5 win Thursday night. Celebrini netted his 2nd career hat trick, while Smith scored the game-winner in overtime. Both Celebrini and Smith have been good in moments throughout the season, but this was the…