#2 Contain Macklin Celebrini
If the Caps want to win, they have to do their part and contain rookie NHL First Star of the Week Macklin Celebrini. In additon to first star he was also named Rookie of the Month and for good reason.
The kid center notched four goals and three assists for seven points over the last week and that included two game winning goals and it guided the lowly San Jose Sharks to a trio of victories.
Against the Los Angeles Kings on Nov. 25 the number one overall pick from the 2024 NHL Draft registered two goals and one assist for three points which was highlighted by his second career decisive goal. He also had one on Nov. 18 against the Detroit Red Wings. The win over L.A. was a 7-2 triumph.
Per NHL.com, at 18 years and 165 days he became the youngest player with a three point game, besting Patrick Marleau's previous team mark. He then scored once in a 4-3 loss to the Ottawa Senators on Nov. 27 before recording a goal and an assist for two points including another game winning goal on Nov. 29 in an 8-5 win over the Seattle Kraken.