The NHL is buzzing as players return from the Olympic break, and none more so than Macklin Celebrini, who made quite the impression during the 2026 Winter Games. Celebrini, back with the San Jose Sharks, became a standout star on the international stage, showcasing his incredible talent.
When asked about Team USA's long wait for Olympic gold-dating back to 1980-Celebrini's response was blunt and emphatic: “No. No.
“do you have any empathy for the united states? hadn't won since 1980...”
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“🙄 no. no. i mean... no! no.”
macklin celebrini is so goddamn funny pic.twitter.com/SHASKb99l3
I mean… no! no,” he said, shaking his head.
It’s clear that the young forward, despite his impressive performance, returned with a sense of unfinished business.
Celebrini was a force at the Olympics, scoring five goals in six games, yet the silver medal left a sour taste. “We didn't win, so it's bitter.
It's sour that we didn't win and we came that close, especially everything that we fought through. But I mean, [we] can't change it now,” he reflected, as reported by Max Miller on NHL.com.
Back in the NHL, the 19-year-old phenom is having a stellar season. With 28 goals and 53 assists in 55 games, Celebrini's 81 points place him fourth in the league. Sharing the ice with stars like Connor McDavid and Nathan MacKinnon for Team Canada, he’s proven he can hold his own among the elite.
As the season progresses, all eyes will be on Celebrini to see how he channels his Olympic experience into his NHL play. His performance is not only a testament to his skill but also a hint of the bright future ahead for this young star.