US EditionMacklin Celebrini Welcomes Pressure as Spotlight on Sharks Starts to Grow
Celebrini's Olympic success has increased media coverage and ticket demand as the Sharks pursue a playoff spot, with 12 of 26 home games already sold out this season.
- Macklin Celebrini practiced with the San Jose Sharks at Tech CU Arena on Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2026, after returning late Monday night; the six-game homestand begins Thursday with a near sellout.
- Facing a tight playoff race, Sharks coach Ryan Warsofsky said the team aimed to 'get the energy back in the building' as San Jose Sharks sit five points out with 27 games left, hoping Celebrini's return can boost momentum.
- Celebrini led the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics with five goals in six games and 10 points, raising his profile as roughly a dozen news outlets attended Wednesday's Sharks practice.
- Having sold out 12 of 26 home games, fans face scarce and pricey tickets for Saturday's Oilers and Sunday's Jets games at SAP Center.
- With 81 points in 55 games, Celebrini's scoring pace keeps the Sharks in playoff contention, while coaches hope Olympic disappointment fuels the late-season push.
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New SAP Center fan food for the Sharks, Celebrini return
SAP Center will unveil new food and drink choices for hockey fans when the San Jose Sharks and Macklin Celebrini return to the tank tonight after the long Olympics break. Six home games are scheduled over the next week and a half: tonight, Feb. 26; Saturday, Feb. 28; Sunday, March 1; Tuesday, March 3; Friday, March 6; Saturday, March 7. Then the Sharks are back at the tank March 19 for another home stand. “During the team’s time away, Aramark’s …
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Macklin Celebrini welcomes pressure as spotlight on Sharks starts to grow
SAN JOSE – Macklin Celebrini had just finished his first practice back with the San Jose Sharks on Wednesday – after an unforgettable Olympic experience — when he entered a room filled with cameras and reporters. “Most media we’ve had. Ever,” Celebrini said. “Starting to feel like a Canadian market.” And a reflection of his growing popularity, as Celebrini’s record-setting performance at the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics – capped by a gold medal…
Macklin Celebrini returns to the Sharks after stellar showing at the Olympics
San Jose Sharks star Macklin Celebrini, fresh off his breakout performance at the Milan Cortina Olympics, returned to the South Bay and Team Teal on Wednesday. Celebrini said he’s disappointed his Canadian side took silver, losing to the United States in the Olympic final, but he said he returns to the NHL with critical experience that will help fuel him as the Sharks push for the playoffs. “We want to take those next steps and all that comes al…
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