Celebrini breaks Sharks' single-season points record in 6-1 rout over Jets

19-year-old Macklin Celebrini had a goal and two assists to set the new franchise mark with 115 points.

Apr. 17, 2026 at 5:38am

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An abstract, expressionist painting in vibrant neon colors capturing the raw energy and movement of a hockey player scoring a goal, with the player's face and jersey number blurred into unrecognizable brushstrokes.Celebrini's record-breaking performance caps off a standout season for the young Sharks star, whose dynamic scoring touch and energy fueled San Jose's offense.San Jose Today

Macklin Celebrini, a 19-year-old forward for the San Jose Sharks, broke the franchise's single-season points record with 115 points in an impressive 6-1 victory over the Winnipeg Jets. Celebrini's goal and two assists on the night helped him surpass the previous record of 114 points set by Joe Thornton in the 2006-07 season.

Why it matters

Celebrini's record-breaking performance caps off a strong sophomore season for the young star, who is seen as a key part of the Sharks' future. The win also closes out a disappointing season for both teams, as the Sharks missed the playoffs for the seventh straight year while the Jets failed to qualify after winning the Presidents' Trophy the previous season.

The details

In the final game of the season for both teams, Celebrini scored a goal and added two assists to bring his season total to 45 goals and 70 assists in 82 games. The previous franchise record of 114 points was set by Joe Thornton in the 2006-07 season. Celebrini's breakout campaign follows a 63-point rookie season, and he is now firmly established as one of the NHL's rising young talents.

  • Celebrini broke the Sharks' single-season points record on April 17, 2026.
  • The Sharks' 6-1 win over the Jets was the final game of the 2025-26 NHL regular season.

The players

Macklin Celebrini

A 19-year-old forward for the San Jose Sharks who broke the franchise's single-season points record with 115 points in the 2025-26 season.

Joe Thornton

The former Sharks center who previously held the franchise's single-season points record with 114 points in the 2006-07 season.

William Eklund

A Sharks forward who had a goal and two assists in the 6-1 win over the Jets.

Cole Koepke

A Jets forward who scored the lone goal for Winnipeg in the 6-1 loss.

Alex Nedeljkovic

The Sharks goaltender who made 25 saves in the 6-1 victory.

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What they’re saying

“Macklin is a special player and we're lucky to have him. To break a record that's stood for nearly 20 years is an incredible accomplishment.”

— David Quinn, Sharks Head Coach

What’s next

The Sharks will look to build around Celebrini and other young talent in the offseason as they aim to end their playoff drought next year.

The takeaway

Celebrini's record-breaking season is a bright spot for the Sharks, who have struggled to return to the playoffs in recent years. The 19-year-old's emergence as a star player gives the franchise hope that they can recapture their past success with the right pieces around him.