Sharks' Celebrini excited to play Maple Leafs; Thrun to IR; Duehr waived
Briefly

Macklin Celebrini, a rookie center for the San Jose Sharks, is set to play against the Toronto Maple Leafs despite a lower body ailment. With an impressive 44 points in 49 games, he leads all NHL rookies in assists and points over the last month. Celebrini missed some time earlier this season due to a hip injury but has returned to significant form. The Sharks hope to utilize his scoring prowess to end an eight-game losing streak, having struggled since key player trades before the deadline.
Macklin Celebrini, banged up with a lower body ailment, aims to help the San Jose Sharks end their eight-game losing streak against the Toronto Maple Leafs.
Celebrini, the Sharks' first-line center at just 18 years old, leads all NHL rookies with 44 points this season, showcasing remarkable talent despite recent injuries.
San Jose's struggle continues, without a win since trading key players, as they look to their young star Celebrini for inspiration in Monday’s tough matchup.
Celebrini expressed excitement about facing the Leafs, noting the team's storied history and his goal to contribute significantly despite recent injury concerns.
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