What happened: Joe Thornton presented Macklin Celebrini with the captain's "C" to mark the formal leadership transition. Celebrini was named the 11th captain in San Jose Sharks history earlier on Friday.
Why it matters: The ceremonial passing of the role connects the organization's past to its current core. Celebrini takes over the captaincy ahead of the 2025-26 season following a 115-point campaign.
By the numbers: San Jose concluded its home preseason schedule with a 6-7 record, most recently securing a 10-0 shutout victory over the Anaheim Ducks.
What to watch: Celebrini will lead the Sharks into the regular season with the formal captaincy in place.