As NHL players return from the Olympic break, the spotlight is firmly on Macklin Celebrini, who made waves at the 2026 Winter Olympics. Celebrini, now back with the San Jose Sharks, was asked about his thoughts on Team USA's gold medal drought, which stretches back to 1980.
His response was straightforward and candid: “No. No.
I mean… no! no,” he said, shaking his head, as captured in a video shared on social media.
Celebrini's performance at the Olympics was nothing short of stellar. He scored five goals in six games, yet despite his efforts, Team Canada returned home with a silver medal.
This outcome left a sour taste, as Celebrini expressed his frustration: “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.”
Back in the NHL, the 19-year-old phenom continues to impress. In his second year with the Sharks, Celebrini has racked up 28 goals and 53 assists over 55 games, amassing a total of 81 points. This performance places him fourth in the league, trailing only behind the likes of Connor McDavid and Nathan MacKinnon-his linemates from Team Canada.
“do you have any empathy for the united states? hadn't won since 1980...”
— yoyo (@poutingthrough) February 25, 2026
“🙄 no. no. i mean... no! no.”
macklin celebrini is so goddamn funny pic.twitter.com/SHASKb99l3
Celebrini’s blend of skill and determination is capturing the attention of fans and analysts alike, marking him as a player to watch as the NHL season progresses.