Macklin Celebrini made San Jose Sharks history on Thursday night in the team’s regular season finale against the Winnipeg Jets.
MACKLIN CELEBRINI HAS BROKEN JOE THORNTON’S FRANCHISE RECORD WITH 115 POINTS IN A SINGLE SEASON. HE IS ONLY 19 YEARS OLD. 🤯 pic.twitter.com/farWH8fge0
— TSN (@TSN_Sports) April 17, 2026
The 19-year-old sophomore recorded two opening period assists before netting his 45th goal of the season early in the third period to pass Joe Thornton for most points in a single season in franchise history with 115.
Thornton produced 22 goals and 92 assists for 114 points over 82 games during the 2006-07 season when he was 27.
San Jose Sharks - Most Points in Single Season
| Player | Year | Goals/Assists | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| Macklin Celebrini | 2025-26 | 45/70 | 115 |
| Joe Thornton | 2006-07 | 22/92 | 114 |
| Erik Karlsson | 2022-23 | 25/76 | 101 |
| Joe Thornton | 2007-08 | 29/67 | 96 |
| Jonathan Cheechoo | 2005-06 | 56/37 | 93 |
Celebrini, who was selected by the Sharks first overall in 2024, netted 25 goals and 38 assists over 70 games during his rookie campaign of 2024-25.
Celebrini’s point production wasn’t limited to solely NHL hockey this season either. The North Vancouver, B.C., native produced five goals and five assists over six games at the Winter Olympics in Italy, finishing second in the tournament behind Canadian teammate Connor McDavid, who tallied 13 points.
A celly for the ages. 💦👏 pic.twitter.com/QLpsCJP2PD
— San Jose Sharks (@SanJoseSharks) April 17, 2026
After finishing in last place with just 20 wins last season, Celebrini led the Sharks to a vast improvement in 2025-26, earning 39 wins after hammering the Jets, 6-1, in Winnipeg to close the season on Thursday.
San Jose finished four points behind the Los Angeles Kings for the second Wild Card spot in the Western Conference.
