Sharks' Macklin Celebrini joins Wayne Gretzky, Sidney Crosby in history books

19-year-old Celebrini becomes third teenager to reach 90 points in 62 games or fewer

Published on Mar. 11, 2026

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San Jose Sharks star Macklin Celebrini has reached a remarkable milestone, becoming just the third teenager in NHL history to record 90 points in 62 games or fewer. The 19-year-old joined the elite company of Wayne Gretzky and Sidney Crosby with his goal in Tuesday's game against the Buffalo Sabres.

Why it matters

Celebrini's incredible performance this season has been a bright spot for the Sharks, who are fighting to end their playoff drought. At just 19 years old, Celebrini is cementing his status as a rising superstar in the NHL and giving Sharks fans hope for a brighter future.

The details

Celebrini's 90th point of the season came on a goal in the first period of Tuesday's game against the Sabres. He is the third teenager in NHL history to reach that scoring level in 62 games or fewer, following in the footsteps of Crosby (54 games) and Gretzky (56 games). Celebrini was the first overall pick in the 2024 NHL Draft and has already surpassed his rookie season totals, with 33 goals and 57 assists so far this year.

  • Celebrini scored his 90th point of the season on March 10, 2026.
  • Celebrini was the first overall pick in the 2024 NHL Draft.

The players

Macklin Celebrini

A 19-year-old star forward for the San Jose Sharks who has emerged as one of the NHL's top young talents.

Wayne Gretzky

Considered the greatest hockey player of all time, Gretzky reached 90 points in 56 games during the 1979-80 season.

Sidney Crosby

A legendary Pittsburgh Penguins center who reached 90 points in 54 games during the 2006-07 season.

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What they’re saying

“That's ‼️90‼️ points on the year for Mack.”

— San Jose Sharks, Official team Twitter account (Twitter)

What’s next

The Sharks will continue to rely on Celebrini's scoring prowess as they push for a playoff spot in the final weeks of the season.

The takeaway

Macklin Celebrini's historic season has put him in elite company alongside NHL legends like Wayne Gretzky and Sidney Crosby, cementing his status as one of the league's brightest young stars. His performance is a testament to the Sharks' ability to draft and develop top talent, and gives their long-suffering fans hope for a return to the playoffs.