Macklin Celebrini Graces NHL 27 Cover

Macklin Celebrini, a rising star for the San Jose Sharks, has been revealed as the cover athlete for the upcoming "NHL 27" video game. This marks a significant achievement, making him the youngest player ever to grace the cover of an EA NHL title. Celebrini's selection underscores his rapidly growing profile in the hockey and gaming worlds.

His performance in the 2025-26 season was nothing short of spectacular. Celebrini led the Sharks with 45 goals, 70 assists, and 115 points over 82 games, putting together one of the greatest seasons by a teenager in NHL history. He was a finalist for the Hart Trophy as league MVP and recently captained Canada at the World Championships, where he led his team in scoring.

Further cementing his status, Celebrini was named the IIHF's male player of the year for 2025-26. His previous accomplishments include a silver medal at the Winter Olympics, where he was the tournament's top goal scorer. Celebrini is also expected to become the next captain of the Sharks.