THU. JAN. 29
Jensen’s pick: Macklin Celebrini, F, SJS (at EDM; 9 p.m. ET; SN1, NBCSCA)

The San Jose Sharks forward continues to have a full-fledged breakout in his second NHL season with 78 points (27 goals, 51 assists) in 51 games; he ranks fourth in the entire NHL in points and tied for 10th in goals. Celebrini and linemate Will Smith have factored in on 47 goals together in their careers (past two seasons combined) and are tied with Wayne Gretzky and Jari Kurri for third-most all-time among duos who are 20 years old or younger. Among teenagers in NHL history, Celebrini ranks fourth in points per game (1.17; minimum 100 games played) behind Gretzky (1.75), Sidney Crosby (1.39) and Dale Hawerchuk (1.22). Per NHL EDGE stats, Celebrini ranks in the 99th percentile among forwards in the following categories this season: hardest shot (97.89 mph), total skating distance (180.57 miles), midrange goals (15) and midrange shots on goal (93). The Edmonton Oilers have allowed 15 goals over their past three games and have the fourth-worst 5-on-5 team save percentage (89.3) this season.

Jensen’s Wednesday pick, Bo Horvat (NYI), did not score; current streak: 0.

Meaney’s pick: Cutter Gauthier, F, ANA (at VAN; 10 p.m. ET; SNP, KCOP-13, Victory+)

The Anaheim Ducks wing leads them in points (47), goals (23), even-strength points (36), even-strength goals (18) and shots on goal (198; third in NHL) in 52 games this season. Gauthier has seven points (three goals, four assists), two power-play points and 22 shots on goal during a five-game point streak. The 22-year-old ranks fifth in the NHL in shot attempts (376) and has had at least four shots on goal in five of his past six games. Per NHL EDGE stats, Gauthier ranks fourth in the entire NHL in midrange shots on goal (81), is tied for seventh in midrange goals (11) and ranks seventh among forwards in long-range shots on goal (26). Gauthier also ranks highly among forwards in average shot speed (64.26 mph; 97th percentile), 22-plus mph speed bursts (17; 98th percentile), 20-plus mph bursts (160; 98th percentile) and total miles skated (153.51; 92nd percentile). The Vancouver Canucks are allowing the most goals per game (3.68), the fourth-most shots per game (29.8) and have the worst penalty kill percentage (70.1) in the NHL this season. The Canucks are 2-14-2 in their last 18 games and have allowed at least four goals in 13 of those games.

Meaney’s Wednesday pick, Mason Marchment (CBJ), did not score; current streak: 0.

Perlowitz’s pick: Leon Draisaitl, F, EDM (vs. SJS; 9 p.m. ET; SN1, NBCSCA)

The Oilers forward leads the NHL in goals since the start of last season (77 in 122 games) and has had four 50-goal seasons in his career; the only active player with more such seasons is Alex Ovechkin (nine; tied for the most in NHL history). Draisaitl remains a fixture on Edmonton’s top power-play unit with McDavid, Zach Hyman, Ryan Nugent-Hopkins and Evan Bouchard; his 11 power-play goals are tied for third in the NHL this season, and his 173 career power-play goals are fifth among active players and the most in Edmonton’s history. Draisaitl has points in 11 straight games against the San Jose Sharks with 18 points (6 goals, 12 assists) over that span. Per NHL EDGE stats, Draisaitl ranks among the forward leaders in the following categories (with percentile rankings at the position listed below):

• Max skating speed: 23.28 mph (94th percentile)
• 20-plus mph speed bursts: 119 (92nd percentile)
• Total skating distance: 171.27 miles (97th percentile)
• High-danger goals: 10 (89th percentile)
• Midrange goals: 9 (96th percentile)
• Offensive zone time percentage: 46.8 (97th percentile)
• Offensive zone start percentage: 41 (89th percentile)

Perlowitz’s Wednesday pick, Nathan MacKinnon (COL), did not score. Current streak: 0.

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