Sharks' Macklin Celebrini joins hockey greats with historic season

19-year-old phenom finishes third on all-time list for points by a player his age

Apr. 17, 2026 at 11:05am

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A fractured, multi-perspective painting depicting the dynamic movements and skills of hockey player Macklin Celebrini, broken down into sharp, overlapping geometric shapes and planes in a vibrant color palette.Celebrini's historic season places him among hockey's elite, his skills deconstructed into a cubist masterpiece.San Jose Today

San Jose Sharks forward Macklin Celebrini concluded one of the most impressive seasons by a 19-year-old player in NHL history, finishing with 45 goals and 70 assists for 115 total points. Celebrini's point total places him third on the all-time list for players at that age, behind only Wayne Gretzky and Sidney Crosby.

Why it matters

Celebrini's historic season comes despite the Sharks missing the playoffs, showcasing his immense talent and potential as one of the league's rising young stars. His performance puts him in elite company alongside hockey legends Gretzky and Crosby, further cementing his status as a generational talent.

The details

Celebrini's 115 points this season included 45 goals and 70 assists, trailing only Gretzky's 164 points (55 goals, 109 assists) and Crosby's 120 points (36 goals, 84 assists) for the most by a 19-year-old player in NHL history. While the Sharks struggled as a team, Celebrini was responsible for a remarkable 35% of his team's total points, further highlighting his outsized impact.

  • Celebrini concluded his historic 2025-26 season in April 2026.

The players

Macklin Celebrini

A 19-year-old forward for the San Jose Sharks who finished the 2025-26 season with 45 goals and 70 assists for 115 total points, the third-highest single-season point total by a player his age in NHL history.

Wayne Gretzky

Considered the greatest hockey player of all time, Gretzky holds the NHL record for most points in a season by a 19-year-old with 164 (55 goals, 109 assists).

Sidney Crosby

A generational talent and one of the best players of his era, Crosby scored 36 goals and added 84 assists for 120 total points as a 19-year-old, the second-highest single-season point total by a player that age.

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What they’re saying

“Celebrini's age-19 season features 115 points, which is just incredible. He's in some elite company with Gretzky and Crosby.”

— Cam Robinson, Hockey Analyst

What’s next

Celebrini will look to build on his historic season and lead the Sharks back to the playoffs in the coming years, cementing his status as one of the NHL's premier young stars.

The takeaway

Macklin Celebrini's remarkable 115-point season at just 19 years old places him among the greatest individual campaigns in NHL history, joining hockey icons Wayne Gretzky and Sidney Crosby. Despite the Sharks' struggles, Celebrini's performance showcases his immense talent and potential to become one of the league's next superstars.