San Jose Sharks forward Macklin Celebrini wrapped up his tremendous sophomore season by setting a franchise record.
The 19-year-old had a goal and two assists in the season finale against the Winnipeg Jets on Thursday, April 16, to give him 115 points this season. That broke the franchise record of 114 set by Hall of Famer Joe Thornton in his first full season in San Jose in 2006-07.
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Celebrini set up goals by Igor Chernyshov and Will Smith in the first period. He scored from the slot with 1:14 left in the third period to set the record. He played all 82 games and finished the season with 45 goals and 70 assists.
The 2024 No. 1 overall pick had 63 points as a rookie. He nearly doubled that in his second season and was named to Team Canada at the Olympics, where he had 10 points in six games for the silver medalists.
The Sharks, who finished last overall the past two seasons, were in the playoff hunt until the last week. There was talk that Celebrini would be in the running for the Hart Trophy, but since the Sharks missed the postseason, another player is likely to win.
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