San Jose Sharks center Macklin Celebrini is returning to the lineup on Tuesday, after dealing with a hip injury.

With the return of 2024 No. 1 pick Macklin Celebrini and Ty Dellandrea, the San Jose Sharks have sent prospects Ethan Cardwell and Danil Gushchin to the AHL.

SAN JOSE – Macklin Celebrini practiced on the San Jose Sharks’ top line Monday morning, perhaps indicating that the rookie centerman is nearing a return to the active roster after more than three weeks of being away.

No. 1 overall draft pick Macklin Celebrini, who hasn't played since sustaining a lower-body injury in his NHL debut, plans to take the ice with the San Jose Sharks in Tuesday's home game against Columbus.

The San Jose Sharks announced rookie Macklin Celebrini will return to team activities nearly three weeks after he was placed on injured reserve with a lower-body injury.

Alex Wennberg scored 3:11 into overtime and the San Jose Sharks celebrated the return of No. 1 overall draft pick Macklin Celebrini with a 2-1 win over the Columbus Blue Jackets.

Vitek Vanecek did everything he could to help the San Jose Sharks beat the Columbus Blue Jackets on Tuesday. Alexander Wennberg did the rest, scoring at the 3:11 mark of overtime to lift the Sharks to a 2-1 win over the Blue Jackets at SAP Center.

Vitek Vanecek came into Tuesday night’s game against the Blue Jackets a perfect 6-0 in his career against them. Thanks to another strong effort, he made that 7-0.