Celebrini Breaks Thornton's Sharks Single-Season Points Record

19-year-old center sets new franchise mark with 115 points in 2025-26 season finale

Apr. 17, 2026 at 6:48am

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Macklin Celebrini, the 19-year-old center for the San Jose Sharks, has set a new franchise record for most points in a single season with 115 points. Celebrini surpassed the previous record of 114 points set by Joe Thornton in the 2006-07 season, cementing his status as the face of the Sharks franchise.

Why it matters

Celebrini's record-breaking performance is a significant milestone for the young star, who was the No. 1 overall pick in the 2024 NHL Draft. At just 19 years old, he has quickly established himself as one of the league's top talents, joining an elite group of teenagers to record 100-plus points in a season.

The details

In the Sharks' season-ending 6-1 victory over the Winnipeg Jets, Celebrini recorded a goal and two assists, giving him 115 points on the season (45 goals, 70 assists) and surpassing Thornton's previous franchise record. Celebrini's record-breaking point came on a goal assisted by John Klingberg, giving the Sharks a 5-1 lead in the third period.

  • Celebrini set the new Sharks single-season points record on April 17, 2026, in the final game of the 2025-26 season.
  • Joe Thornton previously held the Sharks' single-season points record with 114 points, set in the 2006-07 season.

The players

Macklin Celebrini

A 19-year-old center for the San Jose Sharks, who was the No. 1 overall pick in the 2024 NHL Draft. Celebrini has quickly established himself as one of the league's top talents, setting a new Sharks franchise record for most points in a single season with 115.

Joe Thornton

A former San Jose Sharks center who held the franchise's single-season points record with 114 points, set in the 2006-07 season. Thornton was a longtime star for the Sharks and is considered one of the best players in the team's history.

John Klingberg

A defenseman for the San Jose Sharks who assisted on Macklin Celebrini's record-breaking goal, giving the Sharks a 5-1 lead in the third period of the season finale.

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What they’re saying

“Macklin Celebrini has quickly become one of the most exciting young players in the NHL. To break a franchise record that has stood for nearly two decades is a remarkable achievement, and we're thrilled to see him continue to grow and lead this team.”

— Doug Wilson, San Jose Sharks General Manager

“Joe Thornton was a legend in this organization, and I have the utmost respect for him and everything he accomplished. To be able to surpass his single-season points record is truly humbling, and I'm grateful for the opportunity to continue building on the Sharks' legacy.”

— Macklin Celebrini

What’s next

Celebrini and the Sharks will look to build on this historic season and make a deep playoff run in the 2026-27 campaign.

The takeaway

Macklin Celebrini's record-breaking performance solidifies his status as one of the NHL's brightest young stars and the new face of the San Jose Sharks franchise. At just 19 years old, he has already etched his name in the team's history books, and his continued development will be crucial to the Sharks' success in the years to come.