San Jose Sharks fans will get their first real look at No. 1 overall draft pick Macklin Celebrini on Sunday night at SAP Center.

Celebrini had a goal and an assist, both on the power play, always seemed to be around the puck, and looked dangerous on almost every shift in the Sharks’ 4-2 loss to the Vegas Golden Knights before an announced crowd of 9,

It didn’t take long for Macklin Celebrini to feel right at home Sunday. The No. 1 pick in the 2024 NHL Draft by the San Jose Sharks had a goal and an assist in his first game at SAP Center, a 4-2 preseason loss to the Vegas Golden Knights.

Macklin Celebrini could play in his first career NHL preseason game Sunday night when the San Jose Sharks host the Vegas Golden Knights at SAP Center.

Sheng Peng is a regular contributor to NBC Sports California’s Sharks coverage. You can read more of his coverage on San Jose Hockey Now, listen to him on the San Jose Hockey Now Podcast, and follow him on Twitter at @Sheng_Peng.

The San Jose Sharks still have a long way to go. Even with Macklin Celebrini leading the way, which he did with a goal and an assist tonight. I think we all know that, but the 4-2 preseason-opening loss to the Vegas Golden Knights is a good reminder of that.