What Happened
Macklin Celebrini did not practice with the San Jose Sharks on Tuesday as the team continues to evaluate a lower-body injury. The 20-year-old captain was scratched shortly before Monday's game against the Dallas Stars after participating in warm-ups. Head coach Ryan Warsofsky said Tuesday that Celebrini is day-to-day and that the injury did not happen during warm-ups, noting it has been something the team has been managing.
Key Details
- Celebrini missed Tuesday's practice with a lower-body injury.
- He was a late scratch Monday against Dallas after taking warm-ups.
- Coach Ryan Warsofsky said the injury did not occur Monday.
- Celebrini is considered day-to-day.
- He has five assists in two games this season.
- He recorded a franchise-record 115 points last season.
What It Means
Celebrini is the Sharks' captain and top offensive player, so any absence affects San Jose's lineup. He opened the season with five assists in two games after a 115-point campaign. The team is managing the issue rather than treating it as a new, acute injury, which suggests a short-term absence is possible, but no timeline has been provided.
What's Next
The Sharks are scheduled to play Thursday on the road against the St. Louis Blues. Celebrini's availability for that game will depend on how his lower-body injury responds in the coming days.