There are a few reasons why Macklin Celebrini should be considered for the Hart Memorial Trophy this season if the Sharks somehow make the NHL playoffs for the first time since 2019. But here’s one:

When Celebrini has had at least one point in a game, the Sharks have won almost twice as often as they’ve lost. When Celebrini has been held off the scoresheet, not only have the Sharks failed to win a game so far this year, but their offense has often gone completely silent.

Such was the case again Friday as Celebrini and the Sharks’ top line were mostly held in check in a 4-1 loss to the Dallas Stars. Collin Graf continued his solid play of late by scoring his fourth goal of the season in the second period, but San Jose didn’t do much otherwise in what was its fifth straight loss on the roa

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