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Sharks may have Macklin Celebrini back for division game vs. Oilers

The San Jose Sharks hope to have captain Macklin Celebrini back in the lineup when they host Connor McDavid and the Edmonton Oilers in the first 2026-27 meeting between the division rivals on Saturday afternoon.

Published: Friday, 9 October 2026 at 8:02 PM
Sharks may have Macklin Celebrini back for division game vs. Oilers
Key Things to Know
  • Macklin Celebrini is day-to-day with a lower-body injury and could return Saturday against Edmonton.
  • Celebrini missed the Sharks' recent two-game road trip, where San Jose went 1-1.
  • Darnell Nurse scored the overtime winner in San Jose's 3-2 victory over the St. Louis Blues.
The Story in 60 Seconds

The San Jose Sharks hope to regain captain Macklin Celebrini for Saturday afternoon's matchup against the Edmonton Oilers. Celebrini, 20, is listed as day-to-day after missing a two-game road trip due to a lower-body injury. San Jose enters the contest having split that road trip, which concluded with a 3-2 overtime win against the St. Louis Blues.

The visiting Oilers enter the division matchup riding a three-game winning streak following a 5-2 victory over the Anaheim Ducks. Edmonton overcame an early two-goal deficit behind a goal and two assists from Connor McDavid, two goals from Evan Bouchard, and four assists from Leon Draisaitl.

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