Macklin Celebrini breaks Sharks single-season points record in win over Jets
WINNIPEG — Macklin Celebrini had a goal and two assists to break the San Jose Sharks single-season points record in a 6-1 win against the Winnipeg Jets at Canada Life Centre on Thursday.
The 19-year-old forward, the No. 1 pick in the 2024 NHL Draft, pushed his total to 115 points (45 goals, 70 assists), passing Joe Thornton (114 in 2006-07).
“I think it was just a excellent way to end the season,” Celebrini said. “We had a tough game last night and we wanted to end on the right note. … That kind of hockey is fun when you’re making plays, getting chances, you’re playing the puck around. I think that’s when hockey is the most fun. So, we were just enjoying it.”
Celebrini recorded his 18th three-point game of the season, tied with Thornton (18 in 2006-07) for the most in a season in franchise history.
“I’m a firm believer that individual goals are extremely important,” San Jose coach Ryan Warsofsky said. “You need your teammates to do that, so his teammates were obviously very excited for him. He’s been our guy all year, really, so I’m so happy for him. He’s worked so hard for this, and we’ve reach up a little short getting in the playoffs, but this will be something that he’ll remember for the rest of his life, I’m sure.”
SJS@WPG: Celebrini sets Sharks’ record, gets sprayed with water William Eklund also had a goal and two assists, Will Smith had a goal and an assist, and John Klingberg had three assists for the Sharks (39-35-8), who ended their season with points in three of four (2-1-1). Alex Nedeljkovic made 25 saves.
“I just think we have a lot of pride in our team,” Klingberg said.
With the win, the Sharks cannot improve their draft lottery position, 9th (5%). The Sharks ended their season with their 39th win, matching the previous two years combined.
Celebrini finished his second NHL season with 45 goals and 70 assists. William Eklund had a goal and two assists, and John Klingberg had three assists to help pace the Sharks, who finished with a 39-35-8 record this season.
Thursday’s game was also Klingberg’s 700th career game.
Michael Misa, Igor Chernyshov, and Will Smith scored the other goals for San Jose, and Alex Nedeljkovic made 25 saves. Cole Koepke scored the only goal for the Jets, who finished their season with a 35-35-12 record.
Winnipeg won the Presidents’ Trophy last season and failed to make the playoffs. Eric Comrie made 27 saves.
Four Sharks players played in all 82 games this season: Mario Ferraro, Dmitry Orlov, Barclay Goodrow, and Celebrini.
Koepke put the Jets up 1-0 at 3:28 of the first period. After Mario Ferraro couldn’t catch a pass at the point, Koepke raced down on a breakaway and beat Nedeljkovic over the blocker.
Chernyshov tied the game at one with a power-play goal at 6:26. Celebrini made a nice pass to William Eklund at the point, and his shot rebounded to Chernyshov, who had two wacks to secure it by Comrie.
The Sharks ended their 2025-26 NHL season with a victory that secured individual history for their young star, even as the team missed the playoffs for another year.
Celebrini’s record-breaking performance caps a remarkable sophomore campaign in which he established himself as one of the NHL’s elite young talents.
The Sharks will now turn their attention to the NHL draft lottery, where they hold the 9th-best odds at securing the No. 1 overall pick.
What’s next for the Sharks: The NHL draft lottery will seize place in May, determining San Jose’s position in the 2026 NHL Entry Draft.
Stay tuned to Archysport for continued coverage of the Sharks’ offseason moves and Celebrini’s continued development as a franchise cornerstone.
