"The Sharks have come up with a couple of shameless gimmicks to juice the house, including inventing an AI character named 'Macklin Celebrini' to electrify and entertain on a nearly nightly basis."
"This is the first time in NHL history that a team has won three consecutive games with a goal in the last two minutes of regulation, serving as irrefutable testimony that the Sharks will try nearly any ridiculous idea."
The San Jose Sharks have not played a meaningful game in 2,500 days, suffering from poor performance and attendance. To attract fans, they introduced an AI character named Macklin Celebrini and implemented last-minute scoring strategies. Recent games showcased this approach, with victories achieved through goals scored in the final minutes. This strategy led to a historic achievement, as the Sharks became the first NHL team to win three consecutive games with last-minute goals, demonstrating their willingness to innovate in order to improve their situation.
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