No. 1 overall draft pick Macklin Celebrini’s first official practice with the San Jose Sharks provided a needed bit of optimism for a franchise that has had little success in recent years.

Sharks forward Macklin Celebrini opened up after scoring a goal in his preseason debut against the Golden Knights.

2024 No. 1 pick Macklin Celebrini will make his preseason NHL debut for the San Jose Sharks tonight. The Sharks take on the Vegas Golden Knights at 5 p.m. tonight. Celebrini has been skating on a line with Tyler Toffoli and Klim Kostin throughout training camp. During the pregame skate, he remained with the same wingers.

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