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Sharks scratch captain Macklin Celebrini because of a lower-body injury

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The Associated Press. (2026, October 6). Sharks scratch captain Macklin Celebrini because of a lower-body injury. Toronto Star. https://www.thestar.com/sports/hockey/sharks-scratch-captain-macklin-celebrini-because-of-a-lower-body-injury/article_a02e7894-1479-543a-839e-1d5ac0ec2abe.html

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San Jose Sharks captain Macklin Celebrini was scratched from Monday night's game against the Dallas Stars due to a lower-body injury. Coach Ryan Warsofsky confirmed that Celebrini, who participated in warmups but left early, is still being evaluated for his condition. The absence of the 20-year-old star, who signed a five-year, $94 million contract extension this summer and had five points through two games this season, significantly impacted San Jose's play; they lost to Dallas 5-0 with only 14 shots on goal compared to the Stars' 26.
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San Jose Sharks captain Macklin Celebrini was scratched from the lineup at Monday night's game against the Dallas Stars due to a lower-body injury. The 20-year-old star center, who recently signed a five-year, $94 million extension with the team, participated in warmups but left early without playing. Coach Ryan Warsofsky provided no update on the severity of Celebrini’s injury post-game. Ty Dellandrea made his season debut for San Jose in place of Celebrini, who had assisted on Igor Chernyshov's overtime goal against Los Angeles the previous game. The Sharks lost 5-0 to Dallas without their key player, getting outshot 26-14.

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DALLAS San Jose Sharks Sharks Stars the Dallas Stars

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Celebrini PERSON · 5× Sharks ORG · 2× Stars ORG · 2× DALLAS GPE · 1× Macklin Celebrini PERSON · 1× Ryan Warsofsky PERSON · 1× San Jose Sharks ORG · 1× Ty Dellandrea PERSON · 1× Warsofsky PERSON · 1× the Dallas Stars ORG · 1×

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DALLAS (AP) — San Jose Sharks star center Macklin Celebrini was scratched from the team’s lineup at the Dallas Stars on Monday night because of a lower-body injury, and coach Ryan Warsofsky said the 20-year-old face of the franchise was still being evaluated.
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🔮 The Sharks announced a few minutes before puck drop that Celebrini would not be playing.
2026-10-06 · Toronto Star
Sharks scratch captain Macklin Celebrini because of a lower-body injury · assertive framing

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DALLAS (AP) — San Jose Sharks star center Macklin Celebrini was scratched from the team’s lineup at the Dallas Stars on Monday night because of a lower-body injury, and coach Ryan Warsofsky said the 20-year-old face of the franchise was still being evaluated. asserted
face → scratch → franchise
The Sharks announced a few minutes before puck drop that Celebrini would not be playing. asserted
Celebrini → announce → drop
The recently named captain took part in warmups but left the ice earlier than usual. asserted
captain → name → ice
Warsofsky had no update on the severity of Celebrini’s injury when asked afterward. asserted
Warsofsky → have → injury
Former Stars forward Ty Dellandrea made his season debut in place of Celebrini, who assisted on Igor Chernyshov’s overtime goal Saturday against Los Angeles. asserted
who → make → Angeles
San Jose looked lost without Celebrini, especially defensively, and got dominated 5-0 by the Stars, who won for the first time in three games this season. asserted
who → look → games
The Sharks got outshot 26-14. asserted
Sharks → outshoot → ?
Celebrini over the summer signed a five-year, $94 million extension. asserted
Celebrini → sign → extension
He had five points through two games after ranking fourth in the NHL with 115 last season. asserted
He → have → 115
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