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Sharks’ Macklin Celebrini gets honest on Connor McDavid expectation

Macklin Celebrini is in the middle of a season to remember. The second-year center of the San Jose Sharks has become one of the NHL’s top superstars. He has helped raise his team dramatically in the Western Conference standings.

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The 'American-born NHL points leaders' quiz

How many of the 35 American-born NHL players to reach the 700-point milestone can you name in five minutes?

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San Jose Sharks News / Total Apex Sports / January 29

The San Jose Sharks Will Be the Next NHL Dynasty

The San Jose Sharks have been one of the more surprising teams thus far, and their young talent has taken a huge step forward. Macklin Celebrini has led the way and is one of the best players in the NHL at just 19.

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The 25 best NHL agitators of all-time

There's more to hockey than scoring goals and stopping pucks. For some players, putting up points came second to their main task: angering their opponents.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / January 30

Oilers’ Stanley Cup window is beginning to close

It seems like just yesterday that Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl were the young guns in the NHL’s Pacific Division. After watching the Anaheim Ducks play the Oilers on Jan.

Macklin Celebrini News / Professor Press Box / January 28

Oilers Facing Challenge When Facing Sharks Macklin Celebrini

Ryan Nugent-Hopkins might not be one to hand out compliments lightly, but when it comes to Macklin Celebrini, he’s got nothing but respect. The Edmonton Oilers forward called the San Jose Sharks’ rising star “extremely difficult” to play against — and that’s saying something, coming from a guy who’s faced plenty of elite competition in his career.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / January 28

Canucks injury news: Nils Höglander being evaluated for lower-body injury

Fresh off the heels of a 5-2 defeat at the hands of Macklin Celebrini and the San Jose Sharks on Tuesday night, the Vancouver Canucks took to the ice on Wednesday for a late morning practice.

NHL News / Canucksarmy / January 28

Macklin Celebrini tallies four points in Canucks’ 5-2 loss to Sharks

This game started great for the Canucks! With the two sides playing at 4-on-4 within the first minute of the game (thanks Conor Garland), Elias Pettersson and Jake DeBrusk played catch in the offensive zone before feeding young Tom Willander, who wired home his third goal of the season.

NHL News / Canucksarmy / January 27

Once upon a time, Macklin Celebrini wanted the Canucks to rebuild

What Macklin Celebrini is doing in his sophomore NHL season is downright ridiculous. After a rookie campaign in which he put up 63 points in 70 games as an 18-year-old, the North Vancouver native’s 26 goals and 48 assists through 50 games this season have him on pace to finish 2025-26 with 43 goals and 122 total points.

NHL News / Canucksarmy / January 27

Scenes from morning skate: Lekkerimäki gets his shot as Canucks shake up lines vs. Sharks

The Vancouver Canucks (17-30-5) roll out the welcome mat for Macklin Celebrini and the San Jose Sharks (26-21-3) tonight at Rogers Arena. Game time is 7pm. Still just 19, Celebrini enters the night tied for fourth in NHL scoring with 74 points, trailing only Connor McDavid, Nathan MacKinnon, and Nikita Kucherov.

San Jose Sharks News / Breakaway on SI / January 25

Sharks' Macklin Celebrini Leaves Big Impression on Defending Champs

San Jose Sharks center Macklin Celebrini put together an extremely impressive rookie season, recording 63 points in 70 games. Entering year two, the expectation was that he would take that proverbial sophomore leap in the same mold of Sidney Crosby and Connor McDavid.

San Jose Sharks News / Field Level Media / January 24

Macklin Celebrini, 19, tops 50 career goals as Sharks dump Rangers

Macklin Celebrini scored twice, leading the San Jose Sharks to a 3-1 victory over the visiting New York Rangers on Friday night. Pavol Regenda also tallied while Will Smith and Collin Graff added a pair of assists each for the Sharks, who improved to 9-4-0 over their past 13 games and 14-9-3 on home ice this season.

San Jose Sharks News / NHL on ClutchPoints / January 23

Sharks’ Ryan Warsofsky asking Sidney Crosby expert for help with Macklin Celebrini’s development

The San Jose Sharks have been one of the surprise teams of the 2025-26 NHL campaign, thanks in large part to the contributions of former first overall pick Macklin Celebrini, as well as fellow young players Will Smith and William Eklund.

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NHL News / Daily Faceoff / January 19

Canucks trade Kiefer Sherwood to Sharks for Cole Clayton, two picks

The Vancouver Canucks have traded forward Kiefer Sherwood to the San Jose Sharks in exchange for AHL defenseman Cole Clayton and two second-round picks, the club announced Monday.

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Sirens’ Taylor Girard suspended four games for leaving bench in scrum

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San Jose Sharks News / Breakaway on SI / January 16

Sharks’ Macklin Celebrini Remains Hart Trophy Candidate

Five hundred sixty-six days ago, Macklin Celebrini was drafted first overall by the San Jose Sharks. Now, just a year and a half later, the 19-year-old is a superstar who could potentially take home the Hart Memorial Trophy at season’s end.

San Jose Sharks News / NHL on ClutchPoints / January 15

Sharks’ Macklin Celebrini makes nasty no-look between-the-legs pass vs. Capitals

Macklin Celebrini boasts tremendous scoring ability, ranking inside the top-10 in goals during just his second NHL season, but what makes him a truly special talent is his playmaking prowess.

San Jose Sharks News / Daily Faceoff / January 15

Should Macklin Celebrini win the Hart Trophy if the Sharks make the playoffs?

Daily Faceoff released its 2025-26 midseason NHL awards this week, with 13 of our editors, senior staff and news team members submitting ballots for the six major NHL awards — Hart Trophy, Calder Trophy, Selke Trophy, Norris Trophy, Vezina Trophy and Jack Adams Award.

San Jose Sharks News / EasySportz / January 14

Macklin Celebrini Has Arrived Ahead of Schedule

The rise of a generational talent in San Jose Macklin Celebrini is not easing into the NHL. He is storming through it. At 19, the rookie center has already rewritten expectations for how quickly a franchise player can take control.

San Jose Sharks News / Athlon Sports / January 8

Sharks Facing $17 Million Macklin Celebrini Decision Amid NHL Season

The San Jose Sharks are facing growing calls to lock up Macklin Celebrini long-term after his latest standout performance. The 19-year-old led San Jose to a 4-3 overtime win against the Los Angeles Kings on Wednesday night.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / January 8

Celebrini’s Late Magic Lifts Sharks Past Kings 4-3 in OT

Looking for their third straight win, the Los Angeles Kings welcomed the San Jose Sharks for an intriguing Pacific Division matchup. With both teams in control of the two wild card spots in the Western Conference with 45 points each, a four-point swing would be crucial.

San Jose Sharks News / Athlon Sports / January 1

Sharks' Macklin Celebrini Reacts to Hockey Canada's 2026 Olympics Decision

San Jose Sharks forward Macklin Celebrini ended 2025 on a high note, both on and off the ice, on Wednesday. Earlier in the day, the 19-year-old was officially named to Hockey Canada’s roster for the 2026 Winter Olympics.

San Jose Sharks News / Larry Brown Sports / December 30

Macklin Celebrini escapes injury after frightening incident

The San Jose Sharks won their second game in a row on Monday night, but not before getting a major Macklin Celebrini injury scare. During the third period of a game against the Anaheim Ducks at Honda Center in Anaheim, Calif., Celebrini accidentally took a puck to the face while playing defense.

San Jose Sharks News / NHL Trade Talk / December 28

Should Macklin Celebrini Be on Team Canada’s Olympic Radar?

Macklin Celebrini is one of the best young players to hit the NHL in a long time. He’s put up 20 goals before Christmas and 57 points in 38 games. That’s third in NHL scoring behind only Connor McDavid and Nathan MacKinnon.

San Jose Sharks News / Daily Faceoff / December 17