Sharks’ Macklin Celebrini scores goal 7:01 into first career NHL game

SAN JOSE — Macklin Celebrini didn’t take long at all to pick up his first career NHL goal.

The San Jose Sharks’ rookie No. 1 overall pick took just 7:01 to put the Sharks up 1-0, getting the puck past St. Louis Blues goaltender Joel Hofer on a deflected pass in the crease. Celebrini’s goal was assisted by William Eklund and Jake Walman.

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Celebrini was looking for Eklund in the blue paint, but the puck deflected in, getting Celebrini on the board instead.

The Sharks’ lead didn’t last long. Pavel Buchnevich scored for St. Louis at 8:41, assisted by Jordan Kyrou and Philip Broberg.

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