Celebrini electrifies San Jose crowd but Sharks open season on a dour note

SAN JOSE – Macklin Celebrini’s spectacular NHL debut was spoiled by a even more spectacular comeback by the St. Louis Blues.

The Blues scored three goals in the third period to tie the game, with Justin Faulk leveling the score with 47 seconds left in regulation time, before Brayden Schenn scored 45 seconds into overtime to hand the Sharks a bitter 5-4 loss before a sellout crowd at SAP Center.

Still, Celebrini had a spectacular NHL debut while also offering a tantalizing glimpse of what’s to come...