What Happened
The San Jose Sharks announced that forward Macklin Celebrini has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Dallas Stars because of a lower-body injury. The team did not say how the 20-year-old sustained the injury. Celebrini, the Sharks' newly named captain, has five assists in San Jose's first two games of the season.
Key Details
- Celebrini ruled out for Monday's Sharks-Stars game with a lower-body injury.
- The team announced the injury; how it occurred is unclear.
- Celebrini has five assists through San Jose's first two games.
- He signed a five-year, $94 million extension in the off-season.
- He is the highest-paid player in the NHL and the 11th captain in Sharks history.
- He was the No. 1-overall pick in the 2024 NHL Draft.
What It Means
Celebrini is the centerpiece of San Jose's rebuild, so any absence tests the Sharks' depth at the top of the lineup. He played all 82 games last season while posting 115 points, and his five assists show he picked up this season where he left off. The team has not provided a timeline, leaving his status beyond Monday uncertain.
What's Next
The Sharks have not announced a timeline for Celebrini's return, so his availability for games after Monday is unknown. The team will continue its schedule without its captain until further word from the club.