Sharks' Macklin Celebrini becomes youngest player to grace cover of NHL video game

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A prodigy is defined as a person, especially a highly talented child, who exhibits extraordinary abilities or skills far beyond what is typical for one's age.

Macklin Celebrini is no longer a child, but the prodigy title still applies. He's only 20 years old.

Despite playing the past season at just 19 years old, Celebrini broke the San Jose Sharks' single-season record for points with 115.

Celebrini just accomplished another feat ― gracing the cover of EA Sports' NHL 27. He's the youngest ever to appear on the video game's front page.

The cover features two different looks: one of Celebrini donning the teal and black home jerseys as he looks to the rafters; and another in their crisp white away jerseys as Celebrini screams in celebration.


The next generation is here. Macklin Celebrini is the youngest NHL cover athlete in history.

Tune in for the #NHL27 Reveal Trailer July 16 at 11 AM ET: https://t.co/jihAWdWaXPpic.twitter.com/C1LkKxBfu2

— NHL (@NHL) July 14, 2026

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