San Jose Sharks rookie Mackin Celebrini is quickly figuring out the NHL. With NHL EDGE player and puck tracking, some numbers suggest he's already ascending to the league's top.

Celebrini scored one on a 35-foot slap shot that beat Kings goalie David Rittich 63 seconds into the third period for a 3-2 Sharks lead. He added another on a one-timer from near the faceoff dot at the 3:43 mark – and also assisted on Fabian Zetterlund’s second-period even-strength goal that tied the game 2-2.

Macklin Celebrini and Will Smith are the San Jose Sharks' two most important young players. How are their rookie seasons going thus far?

Macklin Celebrini and Timothy Liljegren combined to score three goals in the opening 3:43 of the third period and the San Jose Sharks ended a three-game losing streak with a 7-2 victory over the visiting Los Angeles Kings on Monday.

Rookie Macklin Celebrini scored two goals and had one assist for his first career three-point game, Will Smith had two assists, and the San Jose Sharks shocked the Los Angeles Kings 7-2.

Rookie Macklin Celebrini scored two goals and had one assist for his first career three-point game, Will Smith had two assists, and the San Jose Sharks shocked the Los Angeles Kings 7-2.

Despite their 7-12-5 record which has them currently in last place in the Pacific Division, the San Jose Sharks are proving to be must-see television of late during the 2024-2025 season. They are an exciting young team that NHL fans should watch.