Sharks’ No. 1 pick Macklin Celebrini to return from injury Tuesday

Field Level Media|published: Mon 4th November, 15:52 2024

Oct 1, 2024; San Jose, California, USA; San Jose Sharks center Macklin Celebrini (71) during the second period against the Utah Hockey Club at SAP Center at San Jose. Mandatory Credit: Stan Szeto-Imagn Images

No. 1 overall draft pick Macklin Celebrini, who hasn't played since sustaining a lower-body injury in his NHL debut, plans to take the ice with the San Jose Sharks in Tuesday's home game against Columbus.

The 18-year-old forward tallied a goal and an assist in the Oct. 10 season opener against the St. Louis Blues but missed practice the following day while being evaluated for an injury.

He was placed on injured reserve Oct. 12 and returned to team activities on Halloween.

Celebrini took contact during Monday's practice and centered the Sharks' top line.

San Jose has a 3-8-2 record in Celebrini's absence but the Sharks rattled off those three wins in three consecutive games last week.

Celebrini claimed the 2023-24 Hobey Baker Award during his one-year stint at Boston University, where he helped the Terriers reach the NCAA Frozen Four and finished with 64 points (32 goals, 32 assists) in 38 games.

--Field Level Media