CanadaSharks' Celebrini Out With Injury
Macklin Celebrini missed the San Jose Sharks' 5-0 loss to the Dallas Stars with a lower-body injury, after participating in warmups. The team says he is day to day.
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Macklin Celebrini did not play in the San Jose Sharks' 5-0 loss to the Dallas Stars on Monday, due to a lower-body injury. He had taken part in warmups before the game.
The Sharks' coach, Ryan Warsofsky, said the injury did not occur during warmups. Warsofsky added that the team has been trying to manage the issue.
Celebrini has three assists in each of the Sharks' first two games this season. He had 115 points in 82 games last season, ranking fourth in the NHL.
The 20-year-old center was selected by the Sharks with the No. 1 pick in the 2024 NHL Draft. He has 183 points in 154 games.
Jason Robertson scored a goal and had an assist for the Stars, while Jake Oettinger made 13 saves for his first shutout. The Stars also got goals from Mikko Rantanen, Miro Heiskanen, Joel Kiviranta and Jamie Benn.
The Sharks' next game is against the St. Louis Blues on Thursday.
Celebrini's injury is a concern for the Sharks, given his importance to the team. He had picked up where he left off last season, with strong performances in the Sharks' first two games.
Key facts
- Macklin Celebrini missed the Sharks' game against the Stars with a lower-body injury
- He is day to day, according to the team
- Celebrini had participated in warmups before the game
- The Sharks lost 5-0 to the Stars
Three perspectives
Neutral
The San Jose Sharks will be monitoring Macklin Celebrini's injury closely, as they prepare to face the St. Louis Blues on Thursday. The team's performance without Celebrini will be worth watching. Celebrini's health is a key factor for the Sharks' success this season.
Positive
Despite the loss, the Sharks have shown promising signs this season, with Celebrini playing a key role. His strong start to the season had built on his impressive performance last year. The team will be hoping he can return to the lineup soon.
Negative
The Sharks' loss to the Stars highlighted their reliance on Celebrini. Without him, the team struggled to create scoring opportunities. The injury to their star forward is a concern, given his importance to the team's offense.
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