Macklin Celebrini, the No. 1 overall pick in the 2024 NHL Draft, left the Sharks' preseason game against the Utah Hockey Club due to a lower body injury sustained after crashing into the boards in the second period. Although he initially stayed in the game, he was ultimately ruled out for the remainder of the contest. As a key figure in the Sharks' rebuilding efforts, Celebrini's injury comes at a critical time as the team prepares for the regular season, which starts on October 10 against the St. Louis Blues. Coach Ryan Warsofsky had no immediate updates on his status following the game.