Sharks Star Refuses to Reveal Secret Team Meeting Message

Macklin Celebrini scored a power-play goal on five shots, added four PIM and logged three hits in Wednesday's 7-2 loss to the Kings.

Celebrini had gone six games without a goal.

That stretch matched his longest goal droughts from last year — it happened three times in 2025-26.

The 20-year-old superstar is up to six goals, 17 points (nine on the power play), 59 shots on net, 11 hits, 12 blocked shots and a minus-6 rating through 15 appearances this season.

It's not the blistering pace he set last year, but it's still up there with the high-end players in the NHL.

After the defeat, reporters asked Celebrini about the message shared during the players-only gathering.

He made it clear that the conversation would remain within the locker room, opting not to disclose what the players had discussed.

However, he acknowledged that the group needs to improve, saying, “To a man, we need to be better.”

Forward Kiefer Sherwood also pointed to a lack of connection among teammates on the ice.

Meanwhile, head coach Ryan Warsofsky welcomed the players' decision to address their situation themselves, expressing appreciation for the leadership shown by those attempting to bring the group together.

The San Jose Sharks held a players-only meeting after their disappointing 7-2 loss to the Los Angeles Kings on Wednesday, looking to address their recent woes.

San Jose has now lost three consecutive games and four of its last five, dropping to a 7-9-1 record.

The latest drubbing was especially disconcerting, as the Sharks found themselves thoroughly outmatched by their California rivals at Crypto.com Arena.

Los Angeles took control almost immediately, with Adrian Kempe scoring just 1:23 into the contest.

Kempe struck again later in the opening period, while Quinton Byfield added a power-play goal to give Los Angeles a comfortable 3-0 advantage after 20 minutes.