19-Year-Old Macklin Celebrini Breaks Joe Thornton's Sharks Scoring Record

Celebrini surpassed Thornton's single-season franchise high of 114 points in the final game of the season.

Apr. 17, 2026 at 1:53pm

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San Jose Sharks forward Macklin Celebrini, the 19-year-old No. 1 pick in the 2024 NHL Draft, closed the season on Thursday with a franchise-record-breaking performance, finishing with 115 points in a 6-1 win over the Winnipeg Jets. Celebrini surpassed Joe Thornton's previous single-season franchise high of 114 points, set in the 2006-07 season, completing a historic second NHL campaign.

Why it matters

Celebrini's record-breaking performance at just 19 years old showcases his immense talent and potential as a rising star in the NHL. The Sharks' young core, led by Celebrini, is poised to be a force in the league for years to come.

The details

Celebrini entered the final game needing three points to break the record. He supplied two assists in the first period, tying Thornton's 114 points, before scoring a goal in the third period for his third point of the night, moving him to 115 points. The goal was also Celebrini's 45th of the season, alongside 70 assists across 82 games. The No. 1 pick of the 2024 NHL Draft now has 175 points in 151 career games.

  • Celebrini broke the record in the final game of the 2025-26 NHL season on April 17, 2026.
  • Thornton's previous franchise record of 114 points was set in the 2006-07 season.

The players

Macklin Celebrini

A 19-year-old forward for the San Jose Sharks who was the No. 1 overall pick in the 2024 NHL Draft. He broke Joe Thornton's franchise record for most points in a single season with 115 points.

Joe Thornton

A former San Jose Sharks forward and 2025 Hockey Hall of Fame inductee who held the franchise record for most points in a single season with 114 points, a record that was broken by Macklin Celebrini.

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What they’re saying

“Mack, you know how I feel about you and your game. Just love watching you. Congratulations. You know the Thorntons love you and can't wait to see you keep breaking even more of your own records.”

— Joe Thornton

What’s next

Celebrini will look to build on his historic season and continue to lead the Sharks' young core as they aim to make a deep playoff run next year.

The takeaway

Macklin Celebrini's record-breaking performance at just 19 years old underscores his immense talent and the bright future of the San Jose Sharks. The passing of the torch from Thornton to Celebrini symbolizes the changing of the guard in San Jose, with the young phenom poised to become the new face of the franchise.