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Macklin Celebrini is taking his sophomore NHL season with the San Jose Sharks to another level.

The 19-year-old center racked up 38 assists and 63 points in 70 games last year.

This season, he's already got 36 assists and 54 points in just 36 games.

That puts him on pace for a jaw-dropping 82 assists and 123 points over a full year.

Even if he slows down a bit, hitting the 100-point mark looks very likely.

He's one of the most exciting young players in the league right now.

The Sharks have improved, sitting at 17 wins, 16 losses, and 3 overtime losses for a points percentage of .514.

That's a huge jump from their 20 wins, 50 losses, and 12 overtime losses last season when they were the worst team in the league.

They're fifth in the Pacific Division and holding the second wildcard spot in the West, but hanging on will be tough.

Teams from the Central Division, like the Utah Mammoth, tied with 37 points, the St.

Louis Blues one point back, and the Winnipeg Jets five.

Points behind with two games in hand could all surge past them.

With Celebrini leading a young core including Will Smith, William Eklund, and Sam Dickinson, the Sharks will be contenders soon.

No single star can carry them to the playoffs this year, though.

More growing pains ahead, but next season could tell a different story.

And in the grind of this intense hockey season, sometimes you just need something reliable to help you unwind and recharge.