Macklin Celebrini, the San Jose Sharks' teenager, is rising to superstardom, and his recent performance is a testament to this.
He played against the New York Rangers at Madison Square Garden, where the Sharks won 6-5 in overtime, with Celebrini assisting on the winning goal.
Before the winning goal, Celebrini had already scored a hat trick and another assist, resulting in a five-point night with three goals and two assists.
This achievement makes him the fourth teenager in NHL history with multiple five-point games, joining Wayne Gretzky, Dale Hawerchuk, and Bryan Trottier.
Celebrini is now keeping Gretzky company on an impressive list.
Author's summary: Celebrini ties Gretzky's record with multiple five-point games.