Macklin Celebrini might not play in the Sharks’ game on Saturday due to a lower-body injury.
He’s been dealing with minor injuries during training camp, but it’s unclear if this new issue is related. Despite these setbacks, he made an impressive debut on Thursday, scoring his first NHL goal and assisting Tyler Toffoli. He played through overtime without any signs of trouble and was on the ice for 17 minutes and 35 seconds.
Injuries are always a bummer, especially after such an exciting start! At just 18 years and 119 days old, Celebrini became the youngest player in Sharks history to score in their first game. He’s also now the third-youngest ever to get multiple points in their debut, following Nathan MacKinnon and Bobby Carpenter . Last season, he even snagged the NCAA’s Hobey Baker ‘MVP’ Award as its youngest winner. Alongside him was William Smith, who had over 13 minutes of ice time but didn’t score despite two shots. If needed, Smith could step up into Celebrini’s spot as the Sharks rely heavily on young talent this season.
Potential Lineup Changes:
Fans might wonder if this injury will affect Celebrini’s momentum or his role on the team. With prospects like Smith waiting in the wings, there’s always a chance for lineup shifts.
Sometimes life throws curveballs when you least expect them; maybe today it’s about hockey injuries or tomorrow something else entirely—who knows? But for now, let’s see how things unfold for Macklin and his teammates.
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