The San Jose Sharks used the No. 1 draft pick on Macklin Celebrini, bringing the 18-year-old back to the Bay Area after his journey through youth hockey.

Celebrini, who was the No. 1 overall pick of the 2024 NHL Draft is the consensus favorite to win the Calder Memorial Trophy this season, which is awarded to the NHL's best rookie, with Michkov owning the second-best odds. Both are tied for the league lead in goals scored by a rookie.

San Jose Sharks rookie Macklin Celebrini scored a goal against the New Jersey Devils for his 28th point of the season.

San Jose Sharks rookie Macklin Celebrini isn’t letting Calder Trophy chatter distract him from his main goal: winning games. The 18-year-old phenom sounded off on the Sharks’ struggles this season, prioritizing team success over individual accolades even if that means not winning the trophy as the best rookie in the NHL this season.

Macklin Celebrini grew up dreaming about playing NHL hockey at Rogers Arena. On Monday night, that dream will become a reality for the 18-year-old San Jose Sharks center said.

It will be a battle between two of the NHL's best rookies on Tuesday night when Macklin Celebrini and the San Jose Sharks take on Matvei Michkov and the Philadelphia Flyers.