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Ruff on Sharks Star Macklin Celebrini: 'He Scares Me' Ahead of Sabres Matchup

Opponents now zero in on the 19-year-old whose production has become the Sharks’ barometer.

Overview

  • Buffalo coach Lindy Ruff praised the San Jose phenom with the three-word assessment before Tuesday’s game: “He scares me.”
  • The Sabres host the Sharks riding a seven-game winning streak, while San Jose arrives after back-to-back overtime losses.
  • Celebrini leads San Jose in goals, assists and points with 32 goals and 57 assists for 89 points through 61 games.
  • Local reporting highlights San Jose’s reliance on him, noting the Sharks are 1-12-2 when he does not record a point.
  • Fresh off leading silver-medalist Team Canada with five goals at the Olympics, Celebrini now spearheads a playoff push as a tough five-game road trip begins.