Sharks' Macklin Celebrini Joins Elite NHL Company with Game-Winning Assist
Macklin Celebrini continued to impress early in his NHL career with another standout performance on Tuesday. The San Jose Sharks secured a hard-fought 2-1 victory over the Minnesota Wild on the road, largely thanks to Celebrini’s key contributions.
Crucial Third-Period Play
Celebrini assisted on Will Smith’s power-play goal that tied the game late in the third period. He then set up Collin Graf for the overtime winner, sealing the Sharks’ fourth consecutive win.
CELEBRINI FINDS GRAF FOR THE OT WINNER🔥🚨 pic.twitter.com/YjhVJuiYNo — B/R Open Ice (@BR_OpenIce) November 12, 2025
Historic Milestone for a 19-Year-Old
With these two assists, the 19-year-old Celebrini became just the third teenager in NHL history to reach at least 26 points in the first 17 games of a season, as reported by Josh Dubow of the Associated Press.
- Wayne Gretzky recorded 27 points during the 1980-81 season with the Edmonton Oilers.
- Sidney Crosby matched 26 points in the same span during the 2006-07 season.
Almost 20 years later, Celebrini equaled this elite achievement, underscoring his exceptional start to the season.
Consistent Impact in Winning Streak
Celebrini has scored at least one point in all four Sharks’ wins, including three games with multiple points. His streak began with a multi-goal, multi-assist performance in a 6-1 road victory over the Seattle Kraken last week.
Summary: At just 19, Macklin Celebrini is making NHL history with an impressive scoring streak, joining legends Gretzky and Crosby in elite company.
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