Macklin Celebrini Joins Elite NHL Teenage Scoring Club

19-year-old Sharks star becomes 6th teenager to reach 100 points in a season

Apr. 2, 2026 at 6:06pm

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Macklin Celebrini, the 19-year-old San Jose Sharks forward, has made NHL history by becoming just the sixth teenager to record 100 points in a single season. His impressive performance, which includes 38 goals and 67 assists in 72 games, has helped propel the Sharks into playoff contention after they were written off earlier in the year.

Why it matters

Celebrini's achievements are even more remarkable given the struggles of other recent top draft picks in their teenage NHL seasons. Players like Connor Bedard, Alexis Lafreniere, and Jack Hughes have all had difficulty adjusting to the NHL, while Celebrini has thrived. His success at such a young age puts him in the company of all-time greats like Wayne Gretzky, Sidney Crosby, and Mario Lemieux.

The details

This week, Celebrini became the sixth teenager in NHL history to reach the 100-point milestone, joining an elite group that includes Gretzky, Jimmy Carson, Crosby (twice), Dale Hawerchuk, and Lemieux. Celebrini accomplished the feat in fewer games than Lemieux. In a recent game against the Anaheim Ducks, Celebrini had a four-point night, including two goals and an assist in the third period, to lead the Sharks to a comeback victory. He now has 105 points in 73 games, helping San Jose climb back into playoff position in the Western Conference.

  • Celebrini reached 100 points this week, becoming the 6th teenager in NHL history to do so.
  • On Wednesday, Celebrini had a 4-point game, including 2 goals and an assist in the 3rd period, to power the Sharks' comeback win over the Ducks.
  • Celebrini now has 105 points in 73 games this season.

The players

Macklin Celebrini

A 19-year-old forward for the San Jose Sharks who has emerged as a superstar, becoming just the sixth teenager in NHL history to record 100 points in a season.

Wayne Gretzky

One of the NHL's all-time greats, who is among the six teenagers to reach 100 points in a season.

Sidney Crosby

The Pittsburgh Penguins superstar, who is the only other player besides Celebrini to reach 100 points as a teenager in the salary cap era.

Mario Lemieux

A legendary NHL player who is one of the six teenagers to reach the 100-point milestone.

Connor Bedard

The highly touted 2023 first overall draft pick, whose teenage NHL seasons have been good but not as dominant as Celebrini's.

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What they’re saying

“This isn't supposed to work like this for a teenager in the NHL. And if you look at the recent string of top picks playing their teenage years in the NHL, it simply hasn't worked this way.”

— Alex Wiederspiel, Professional play-by-play broadcaster and co-host of Locked On NHL Game Night

What’s next

Celebrini and the Sharks will look to clinch a playoff spot in the final weeks of the regular season, as the 19-year-old sensation continues his historic campaign.

The takeaway

Macklin Celebrini's remarkable performance this season, becoming just the sixth teenager in NHL history to reach 100 points, has defied expectations and put him in elite company alongside all-time greats. His success stands in stark contrast to the struggles of other recent top draft picks in their teenage NHL years, underscoring Celebrini's unique talent and potential.