What Happened
Macklin Celebrini was back in the San Jose lineup for Saturday's game against the Edmonton Oilers after a two-game absence caused by a lower-body injury. The Sharks captain centered the top line alongside Mason Marchment and Will Smith. Celebrini, 20, had opened the season with five assists in two games before the injury. He set a franchise record with 115 points last season.
Key Details
- Celebrini missed two games with a lower-body injury.
- He returned Saturday against Edmonton.
- He centered Mason Marchment and Will Smith on the top line.
- He posted five assists in two games before the injury.
- The 20-year-old captain had a franchise-record 115 points last season.
What It Means
Celebrini's return restores San Jose's top center after a brief absence. His production through the first two games, five assists, plus a franchise-record 115-point season last year, makes him the focal point of the Sharks' offense. Getting him back on the top line with Marchment and Smith gives San Jose its intended forward group for the matchup with Edmonton.