Oct 10, 2024; San Jose, California, USA; San Jose Sharks center Macklin Celebrini (71) chases after the puck during the second period against the St. Louis Blues at SAP Center at San Jose. Mandatory Credit: Stan Szeto-Imagn Images

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NHL Rookie of the Month for November: Center Macklin Celebrini the first Sharks player to win the honor since 2013

Macklin Celebrini Becomes First Sharks Rookie Since 2013 to Earn NHL Rookie of the Month Honor

It’s still early, but Macklin Celebrini seems to be fulfilling the expectations. The San Jose Sharks star was recognized as the NHL’s Rookie of the Month for November on Sunday after achieving seven goals and five assists in 14 contests. Celebrini, 18, became the first overall selection in the 2024 NHL draft.

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

He was absent for three weeks in October after re-injuring a hip issue incurred during the pre-season, yet he has appeared determined since his return. He surpassed Calgary Flames goaltender Dustin Wolf, Philadelphia Flyers forward Matvei Michkov, Sharks teammate Will Smith, New York Islanders forward Maxim Tsyplakov, and Florida Panthers forward Mackie Samoskevich for the accolade.

The impressive performance has not only brought Celebrini, a native of Vancouver, his initial NHL accolade — it has also put him in contention to be chosen by Team Canada for the 4 Nations Face-Off in February.

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The deadline for roster submission is Monday, and complete teams will be unveiled on Wednesday. Celebrini is the first Sharks player to receive rookie of the month honors since forward Tomas Hertl in October 2013.

His quest for the Calder Trophy will proceed on Tuesday when the Sharks play against the Washington Capitals.

Philadelphia’s Matvei Michkov, selected seventh in the 2023 NHL Draft, was named rookie of the month for October.

(Image Credit: Stan Szeto – Imagn Images)

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