Capitals coach explains why he’d give Hart Trophy vote to Macklin Celebrini

If Washington Capitals coach Spencer Carbery had a vote for the Hart Memorial Trophy, he’d give it, right now, to San Jose Sharks center Macklin Celebrini.

Carbery has noticed how much Celebrini has grown in his brief NHL career, as the 19-year-old enters Thursday’s game between the Sharks and Capitals as the league’s third leading scorer with 70 points in 45 games. Celebrini had 63 points in 70 games as a rookie last season.

Before Thursday’s games, Edmonton Oilers captain Connor McDavid led the NHL with 82 points...