The San Jose Sharks have announced that rookie Macklin Celebrini will be returning to team activities on Thursday, following a nearly three-week absence due to a lower-body injury. Celebrini, who was the No. 1 overall pick in the NHL draft in June, had an impressive debut with a goal and an assist in an overtime loss to the St. Louis Blues before being sidelined.
According to the team statement, Celebrini has shown positive progress during his recovery period. Coach Ryan Warsofsky stated that Celebrini's status is currently listed as week to week, with ongoing monitoring of his condition. However, there is no specific timeline for his return to game action at this time.
Notably, Celebrini made NHL history by becoming the youngest player to record two points in the first period of his debut at just 18 years and 119 days old. This achievement surpassed the previous record held by Shane Doan, who accomplished a similar feat at 18 years and 362 days back in 1995.
The San Jose Sharks organization and fans are eagerly anticipating Celebrini's return to the ice and are hopeful for his continued success in the league. Stay tuned for further updates on his recovery and potential game appearances.
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