When Jay Pandolfo is asked by the media about Macklin
Celebrini, he usually replies that the freshman center, who is projected to go
#1 in the next draft, is "as advertised." In other words he delivers
on those lofty expectations. Two days into the World Junior Championships in
Sweden, been "as advertised" on the international stage.
Following a five point performance (G,4A) in Canada's
blowout win against Latvia, Celebrini is the tournament's top scorer with a
2-4-6 line. The final score was 10-0 and Celebrini, the youngest player in the
tournament, had a hand in four of the first five goals to earn player of the
game honors.
tw-align-centerJust Macklin being Macklin!
— BU Men's Hockey (@TerrierHockey) December 27, 2023
He’s assisted on both of Canada’s goals so far today.pic.twitter.com/wP0Z2BctjC
tw-align-centerMacklin Celebrini (2024) is Him. #WorldJuniors pic.twitter.com/GCavTSVbAe
— Ryan Sikes (@ryan_sikes10) December 27, 2023
The Athletic raved:
If there has been one constant in Canada’s lineup, other than its fourth line, throughout selection camp, pre-tournament, and the first two games of the tournament, it has been how noticeable Celebrini is. You can’t help but follow him out there and he can’t help but find the puck and do something with it.
His skating through neutral ice and his ability drive through the middle are both unique on this team. When he has the puck, he doesn’t look like a 17-year-old who won’t turn 18 until the summer — he looks confident and aggressive, like he wants to take rather than given. He finds open ice off of the puck and sees open ice with it. His tight skating on turns has made him hard to track and get a hold of in the offensive zone.
tw-align-center🇨🇦Hear from top 2024 NHL Draft prospect and @TerrierHockey forward Macklin Celebrini following his 5-point performance in #TeamCanada's 10-0 win over Latvia.
— FloHockey (@FloHockey) December 27, 2023
p.s. Where IS his jersey? The world may never know 🤫https://t.co/7Fub6WI5an#WorldJuniors2024 https://t.co/7Fub6WI5an
● NHL.com WJC Roundup--Celebrini has 5 points for Canada
● FloHockey.TV Macklin Celebrini Tracker: Top 2024 Draft Prospect at World Juniors
The Maple Leaf guys are off until Friday when they take on another tournament heavyweight, Sweden with Tom Willander on its blueline. Team USA and Lane Hutson meet Switzerland Thursday in an 11 a.m. ET start. Games air on NHL Network.
tw-align-centerHuge shoutout to @graciedave_ who has been absolutely killing it with photos and graphics for @BOShockeyblog this season. All so lucky to work with her! pic.twitter.com/oVD5i4rKSm
— Belle Fraser (@bellefraser1) December 27, 2023
Looking back
Charlie Coyle scored his 11th and 12th goals in
the Bruins' 4-1 win against Buffalo. Charlie McAvoy notched his 16th assist and saved a goal, knocking a puck out of the air before it crossed the goal line.
tw-align-centerJD ➡️ CC 🚨 pic.twitter.com/8V0HZYIALa
— Boston Bruins (@NHLBruins) December 28, 2023
tw-align-centerChuck has your back 🙅♂️🙅♂️ pic.twitter.com/l1vX0MZeld
— Boston Bruins (@NHLBruins) December 28, 2023
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