Celebrini Returns to Sharks After Record Olympic Performance, Eyes Playoff Push

Macklin Celebrini rejoined the San Jose Sharks for practice, fresh off a record-setting performance at the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics where he tallied five goals and 10 points in six games, making him the highest-scoring teenager with NHL talent. Despite his individual success, the gold medal loss to the United States (2-1 in OT) remains a bitter memory. Celebrini, who has 81 points in 55 games this season, is now focused on helping the Sharks, who are five points out of a playoff spot with 27 games remaining, secure their first playoff berth since 2019. He noted that playing alongside stars like McDavid and MacKinnon showed him 'where the bar is at.'