Sharks Prospect Macklin Celebrini Scores Canada's Opening Olympic Goal

San Jose Sharks prospect Macklin Celebrini, 19, made an immediate impact at the 2026 Winter Olympics, scoring Team Canada's first goal in their dominant 5-0 victory over Czechia. He deflected Cale Makar's shot with 5.7 seconds left in the first period, becoming only the fourth teenager to score in their first Olympic period during the NHL player era. Celebrini, the youngest player on Team Canada, entered the Olympic break fourth in the NHL with 81 points, and his experience could boost the Sharks' playoff push. Canada faces Switzerland next on Friday.