Washington Capitals head coach Spencer Carbery says he’d vote Macklin Celebrini for MVP.

The head coach did say, because he does not watch the San Jose Sharks, Colorado Avalanche, or Edmonton Oilers, he would need to do more research before giving a definitive vote. But as of now, he’d give Celebrini the nod.

“I feel like the San Jose Sharks are overachieving [relative to their] expectations,” he said. “[Celebrini] offensively, what he’s doing for that team, is remarkable.”

Specifically, Carbery pointed out that Celebrini’s 50 even strength points are well above Alex Wennberg’s second-place 28. That’s just one of the many stats Celebrini comfortably leads his team in.

“That’s not a slight against the rest of his group,” Carbery clarified. “That’s just a compliment of how incredible of a season he’s having, and how impactful he is for the San Jose Sharks.”

For what it’s worth, Celebrini was third to Nathan MacKinnon and Connor McDavid in NHL.com‘s most recent poll.

AT SAN JOSE HOCKEY NOW…

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OTHER SHARKS NEWS…

Filip Bystedt was selected as an AHL All Star!

The Beast is a STAR! 🤩

Barracuda forward Filip Bystedt is headed to Rockford, IL for the 2026 @TheAHL All-Star Classic presented by BMO! Bystedt leads the Cuda in points with 28 so far this season and has been a key piece to the team’s success. #SJBarracuda #TheFutureIsTeal… pic.twitter.com/ZQ7Sam9gQD

— SJ Barracuda (@sjbarracuda) January 15, 2026

Alex Nedeljkovic hits 200 NHL games!

How aggressive will the Sharks be at the Trade Deadline?

Ryan Reaves reacts to healthy scratch versus former team.

AROUND THE NHL…

Mitch Marner to face the Toronto Maple Leafs.

Pittsburgh Penguins post job opening for assistant coach.

The New York Rangers write another letter…and is Artemi Panarin on the trade block?

The Buffalo Sabres are red hot!

Mackenzie Blackwood activated from Injured Reserve.

Should the Boston Bruins pursue Rasmus Andersson?

NBC releases schedule for USA Hockey’s preliminary Olympic games.

Kim Weiss has just been promoted by the Colorado Eagles to assistant coach.

“This locker room’s a great example of everyone’s allowed to be their authentic self and whatever that may be.”

As “Heated Rivalry” draws fans and members of the LGBTQ+ community to the game, the Capitals continue to embrace pride and inclusion. #ALLCAPShttps://t.co/KCZBpxzviD

— Sammi Silber 🏒 (@sammisilber) January 16, 2026

Florida Panthers honored at White House.

NHL on ESPN viewership continues to rise.

Ottawa Senators light up the New York Rangers with eight goals.

Kiefer Sherwood tops TSN’s first Trade Bait list.

Check out all of the AHL All Stars:

MAJOR STAR POWER🌟💫

Details on the 2026 #AHLAllStar rosters: https://t.co/uTnPeYQ6QW

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— American Hockey League (@TheAHL) January 15, 2026