Celebrini & McDavid Rivalry: Sharks vs Oilers

0:00It's March 17th for the NHL. Let's get into it. McLean Celebrini and Conor McDavid teamed up as linemates for Canada at the 2026 Winter Olympics. Now the 19-year-old Sharkstar and the Oilers captain are rivals chasing playoff spots. San Jose sits one point behind Seattle and Los Angeles for the second wildcard in the West. They face Edmonton on Tuesday night at Rogers Place. The sharks have three games in hand on the Oilers, who are five points ahead for third in the Pacific. Celebrini leads San Jose and ranks fifth league-wide with 95 points, including 35 goals in 65 games. It's San Jose's first real playoff push since 2019. Both players bonded during the Olympics in Milan, where Canada fell to the United States in overtime for gold. Celebrini called McDavid a great person off the ice, and McDavid praised the young forwards character and skill. Now they're excited for this match-up. Meanwhile, Edmonton announced Leon Drys' idol

1:02will miss the rest of the regular season with a lower body injury. The sharks are five, three, and two since the Olympic break, but want to avoid recent blowout losses. They face key division games ahead. San Jose coach Ryan Worsovsky says the team has shifted from rebuilding to expecting wins. For this young roster, the playoff race builds valuable experience. Forward Will Smith notes it's a huge step from last year's last-place finish. This episode is brought to you by our sponsor. See the episode description. You know what is better than earbuds and bed? No earbuds at all. S-O-L-L-I-SoliPillow.com. Made in AI.