Celebrini shines again on biggest stage as Canada earns heart-stopping win

"In the biggest game of his life so far, Celebrini had three points, including the primary assist on Mitch Marner's overtime winner as Canada earned a heartstopping 4-3 win over Czechia in the men's quarterfinals at Milano Santagiulia Ice Hockey Arena. In the 3-on-3 overtime, Celebrini sent a drop pass to Marner, who danced through three Czechia defenders including former Sharks defenseman Radim Simek before his backhand shot beat goalie Lukas Dostal."

"On his goal, Celebrini trailed Connor McDavid on a rush, took a back pass from the Edmonton Oilers superstar, and beat Dostal with a low snipe to give Canada a 1-0 lead 3:05 into the first period. Celebrini's goal gave him seven points for the tournament, passing Evgeni Malkin for the most points by a teenager in a single Olympic tournament with NHL players. Malkin, the longtime Pittsburgh Penguins star, had six points in seven games for Russia during the 2006 Games in Turin, Italy."

Macklin Celebrini recorded three points, including the primary assist on Mitch Marner's overtime winner, as Canada edged Czechia 4-3 in the men's Olympic quarterfinals at Milano Santagiulia. In 3-on-3 overtime, Celebrini sent a drop pass to Marner, who beat Lukas Dostal with a backhand after navigating three defenders. Celebrini opened the scoring by trailing Connor McDavid, taking a back pass, and beating Dostal with a low snipe. That goal gave Celebrini seven tournament points, surpassing Evgeni Malkin's teenage Olympic points mark. Celebrini also assisted on a power-play goal that tied the game earlier, after replacing an injured Sidney Crosby.

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