Macklin Celebrini has been honored as NHL Rookie of the Month for his amazing performance in November.
The Sharks center was on a tear the entire month, scoring seven goals along with five assists for a whopping 12 points, leading all rookies in the league. Through 15 total games this season, Celebrini is among the best rookies in points per game (1st; 0.93), game-winning goals (t‑1st; 3), goals (2nd; 8), points (3rd; 14), shots on goal (3rd; 47).
Macklin Celebrini of the @SanJoseSharks named NHL ‘Rookie of the Month’ for November. https://t.co/v6w1csbBAB pic.twitter.com/4YN0LdQW5B
— NHL Public Relations (@PR_NHL) December 1, 2024
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As the No.1 overall pick in the 2024 NHL Draft, Celebrini has lived up to the hype so far this season, revitalizing a downtrodden San Jose franchise. While the team still is near the bottom of the Western Conference standings, the 18-year-old’s incredible skill already has elevated his teammates to a new level.
Celebrini is the first Sharks player to receive Rookie of the Month honors since center Tomáš Hertl in October 2013.
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