US EditionMacklin Celebrini Makes Olympic History, Nears Sharks Record as Canada Routs France
Celebrini became the first NHL player to score on an Olympic penalty shot and nearly matched the San Jose Sharks' single-Olympics points record with six points.
- On Sunday, Macklin Celebrini, 19, Canada forward, scored twice—including a penalty shot—helping Canada beat France 10-2 at Milano Santagiulia Ice Hockey Arena, Feb. 15, 2026.
- Per IIHF rules, a penalty shot was awarded after Celebrini was hooked by Florian Chakiachvili at 17:16 of the second period, and Celebrini took the shot.
- Celebrini assisted on Connor McDavid's goal 20 seconds into the third period and scored a power-play goal with 8:13 left as Canada pulled away.
- Canada men's Olympic hockey team clinched first in Group A, securing a bye into Wednesday's quarterfinals after Celebrini's contributions helped them top France.
- Celebrini became the first NHL player to score on an Olympic penalty shot and is nearing the San Jose Sharks' single-Olympics points record with six points, one shy of Dany Heatley's seven.
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Macklin Celebrini makes Olympic history, nears Sharks record as Canada routs France
Macklin Celebrini is only through the preliminary round of the Milan Cortina Games, and he’s already made history while nearing a San Jose Sharks record for most points by a player in any one Winter Olympics. Celebrini had two goals, including one on a penalty shot, and an assist on Sunday as Canada routed France 10-2 at Milano Santagiulia Ice Hockey Arena to close out play in Group A with a 3-0-0-0 record. Celebrini, 19, had four goals and two …
Macklin Celebrini is establishing himself as the top up-and-comer in hockey - Daily Faceoff
As Canada runs through the competition in the preliminary round of the men’s tournament at the 2026 Winter Olympics, one thing is becoming more and more clear – Macklin Celebrini is no longer a star of the future; he’s a star now. The San Jose Sharks forward scored a pair of goals on Sunday, including a penalty shot goal in Canada’s 10-2 rout of France. It was the Olympic rookie’s third and fourth goals in the opening round, showing that, while …
2026 Winter Olympics: Macklin Celebrini scores two of Canada’s 10 goals versus France
With shots 6-2 Canada six minutes into the opening period, France took the first penalty of the game when Macklin Celebrini was pulled down by Pierre Crinon. The power play looked as dangerous as it has all tournament, and while it didn’t score, the pressure carried through to five-on-five, and Tom Wilson buried a rebound to open the scoring for the Canadians. Just 13 seconds later… Source
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