Macklin Celebrini chases Olympic gold, and Sharks history, in game vs. U.S.

SAN JOSE — Joe Thornton and Owen Nolan each had their opportunities. So did Joe Pavelski and Marc-Edouard Vlasic, among others. Patrick Marleau had two chances.

Now it’s Macklin Celebrini’s turn to play in an Olympic gold medal game as a member of the San Jose Sharks.

Celebrini and Team Canada will play the United States for Olympic gold Sunday morning at Milano Santagiulia Ice Hockey Arena in Italy. Canada advanced with a 3-2 win over Finland, and in Friday’s other semifinal, the...