In an impressive display of talent at the 2026 Olympics, Macklin Celebrini emerged as a standout player for Team Canada. At just 19 years old, he became the youngest NHL player to participate in the tournament, leading it in goals with five and shots on goal with 28. Overall, he secured ten points in six games, ranking second in scoring behind the renowned Connor McDavid, who tallied 13 points. This season, Celebrini has continued his remarkable performance with the San Jose Sharks, accumulating 81 points in 55 games, placing him fourth in the NHL.
Celebrini’s prowess is evident in his shooting skills, where he ranks second in midrange shots on goal (101) and midrange goals (15). He also stands out with his impressive shot velocity, recording a hardest shot of 97.89 mph. Among forwards, he ranks in the 95th percentile for average shot speed at 62.39 mph and registers an impressive 140 bursts of speed over 20 mph.
Despite the Sharks’ struggles before the Olympic break, where they went winless in their last four games (0-3-1), they remain just five points away from a postseason spot. They have 27 games left in the season, tied for the most among all NHL teams. Rookie forward Michael Misa, who recently returned from injury, has contributed eight points in 18 games and showcases great skating speed, ranking in the 79th percentile for max skating speed.
Additionally, forward Pavol Regenda has made a significant impact, scoring seven of his eight goals in high-danger areas, highlighting his capability as a potent scorer. Acquired from the Vancouver Canucks, Kiefer Sherwood made his Sharks debut shortly before the Olympic break and is already making a mark, ranking in the 90th percentile among forwards for hardest shot, average shot speed, high-danger goals, and long-range shots on goal.
As the Sharks look to leverage their young talent to ignite a playoff push, Celebrini’s standout performances, along with the contributions of his teammates, provide a hopeful outlook for the remainder of the season.