dailyloe.com – Macklin Celebrini tied a San Jose Sharks franchise record in the team’s final game of the season on Thursday night. The rookie entered the contest with 112 points, needing two to match Joe Thornton’s record of 114 points in a single season. He achieved the milestone, tying the historic mark. This capped a remarkable second NHL season for the 19-year-old.
Celebrini has been rewriting the Sharks’ history books throughout the year. Earlier, he became the fourth Sharks player to reach 90 points in a season. He scored a first-period goal against the Buffalo Sabres to hit that mark. That game was played at KeyBank Center.
He later scored to become the third Sharks player with a 100-point season. That go-ahead goal came in the first period against the St. Louis Blues. The game was held at the SAP Center in San Jose. His consistent performance has been a highlight for the team.
The Sharks faced the Philadelphia Flyers on Saturday afternoon. They were looking to get back in the win column after three straight losses. They were unable to find a late equalizer and fell to the Flyers 2-1. This continued a challenging stretch for the team.
On Monday night, the Sharks faced the St. Louis Blues for the second time in less than a week. Adam Gaudette scored a last-minute winner to propel the Sharks over the Blues. This provided a positive result during the final games. The team showed resilience in the closing moments.
The Sharks hosted the Buffalo Sabres on Thursday night in their final regular season meeting. The Sabres had won the previous meeting 6-3. San Jose was unable to overcome an abysmal second period and fell 5-0. The Sabres secured a dominant victory.
San Jose also hosted the Nashville Predators in a game with massive playoff implications. The Sharks’ comeback fell short in that contest. They ultimately lost to the Nashville Predators by a score of 6-3. The game was played on a Saturday night.
Despite missing the playoffs, the San Jose Sharks have raised the bar this season. The performance of young stars like Macklin Celebrini provides optimism. His record-tying achievement is a significant milestone. It marks a bright spot for the franchise’s future.[]
Source: Yahoo Sports
