Macklin Celebrini Breaks San Jose Sharks Single-Season Scoring Record

Macklin Celebrini has broken the San Jose Sharks single-season points record with 115 points, surpassing the previous franchise mark of 114 set by Joe Thornton in the 2006-07 season.

The 19-year-old forward achieved the milestone in the Sharks’ season finale against the Winnipeg Jets on Thursday, April 16, 2026, recording a goal and two assists in a 6-1 victory at Canada Life Centre.

Celebrini finished the season with 45 goals and 70 assists, having played all 82 games. His performance nearly doubled his rookie total of 63 points from the 2024-25 season.

Record-Breaking Performance

The record-setting goal came with 1:14 remaining in the third period, extending the Sharks’ lead to 6-1. Celebrini also set up goals by Igor Chernyshov and Will Smith in the first period.

Historical Context

Joe Thornton, a Hall of Famer, held the previous record with 114 points during his first full season in San Jose in 2006-07, when he was 27 years old. Celebrini accomplished the feat at age 19, becoming the youngest player in franchise history to lead the team in single-season scoring.

Season Overview and Recognition

Celebrini recorded his 18th three-point game of the season, tying Thornton’s franchise record for most such games in a single season. He was also named to Team Canada for the Olympics, where he contributed 10 points in six games as the team won a silver medal.

Team and Coach Reaction

San Jose Sharks head coach Ryan Warsofsky praised Celebrini’s work ethic and acknowledged the role of his teammates in the achievement. Warsofsky noted that despite missing the playoffs, the record would be a lasting memory for the young star.

Celebrini described the moment as a good way to end the season, emphasizing the enjoyment of making plays and contributing to team success. The Sharks celebrated the achievement by spraying him with water during the fistbump line after the game.