Macklin Celebrini Breaks San Jose Sharks Single-Season Scoring Record

19-year-old forward sets new franchise mark with 115 points in 2025-26 season.

Apr. 18, 2026 at 4:56am

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A cubist, geometric painting depicting a hockey player in motion, with sharp, overlapping planes of teal, black, and white representing the San Jose Sharks' uniform colors and the dynamic energy of the record-breaking performance.Celebrini's historic season-ending performance solidifies his status as one of the NHL's brightest young stars.San Jose Today

Macklin Celebrini, a 19-year-old forward for the San Jose Sharks, has broken the franchise's single-season points record, recording 115 points to surpass the previous mark of 114 set by Joe Thornton in the 2006-07 season. Celebrini achieved the milestone in the Sharks' season finale against the Winnipeg Jets on April 16, 2026, recording a goal and two assists in a 6-1 victory.

Why it matters

Celebrini's record-breaking performance is a significant milestone for the young star, who is establishing himself as one of the top players in the NHL at just 19 years old. The achievement also highlights the Sharks' continued commitment to developing and nurturing young talent, despite missing the playoffs this season.

The details

Celebrini finished the 2025-26 season with 45 goals and 70 assists, having played in all 82 games. His performance nearly doubled his rookie total of 63 points from the 2024-25 season. The record-setting goal came with 1:14 remaining in the third period, extending the Sharks' lead to 6-1. Celebrini also set up goals by Igor Chernyshov and Will Smith in the first period.

  • Celebrini achieved the milestone in the Sharks' season finale against the Winnipeg Jets on Thursday, April 16, 2026.
  • Celebrini recorded his 18th three-point game of the season, tying Thornton's franchise record for most such games in a single season.
  • Celebrini was also named to Team Canada for the Olympics, where he contributed 10 points in six games as the team won a silver medal.

The players

Macklin Celebrini

A 19-year-old forward for the San Jose Sharks who has broken the franchise's single-season points record with 115 points.

Joe Thornton

A Hall of Famer who previously held the San Jose Sharks' single-season points record with 114 points in the 2006-07 season.

Ryan Warsofsky

The head coach of the San Jose Sharks, who praised Celebrini's work ethic and acknowledged the role of his teammates in the achievement.

Igor Chernyshov

A Sharks player who scored a goal assisted by Celebrini in the first period of the season finale.

Will Smith

A Sharks player who scored a goal assisted by Celebrini in the first period of the season finale.

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What they’re saying

“We must not let individuals continue to damage private property in San Francisco.”

— Robert Jenkins, San Francisco resident

“Fifty years is such an accomplishment in San Francisco, especially with the way the city has changed over the years.”

— Gordon Edgar, grocery employee

What’s next

Celebrini will look to build on his record-breaking season and lead the Sharks back to the playoffs in the 2026-27 campaign.

The takeaway

Celebrini's remarkable achievement at just 19 years old underscores the Sharks' commitment to developing young talent and their ability to produce elite-level players who can make an immediate impact in the NHL.