While Celebrini had two assists in his first game as an NHL player in his hometown, his giveaway at the offensive blue line — later resulting in a Vancouver Canucks goal — was top of mind in what would become a 4-3 Sharks loss at Rogers Arena.

The 2024 No. 1 pick is third in rookie scoring with 11 goals and 14 assists in 25 games. He's the only rookie in the NHL to have a point-a-game average. Philadelphia Flyers star rookie Matvei Michkov leads all rookies with 27 points (11 goals, 16 assists).

The San Jose Sharks will face the Vancouver Canucks without their top defensemen in the lineup. It is reported that Jake Walman is now injured and out day-to-day due to a lower-body injury. Walman is the number one top defenseman for the San Jose Sharks.

Welcome back to NHL Predictions! Tonight, the San Jose Sharks take on the struggling Vancouver Canucks. Today, like every day, Last Word on Hockey looks at the games happening and gives our predictions for each one,

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