SAN JOSE – Macklin Celebrini practiced on the San Jose Sharks’ top line Monday morning, perhaps indicating that the rookie centerman is nearing a return to the active roster after more than three weeks of being away.

Saturday night hockey in the NHL features a matchup between the Pittsburgh Penguins and the San Jose Sharks. Welcome back to NHL predictions here on Last Word on Hockey! Each day, we take a look at the league’s matchups,

These two teams will meet again in late January during the sixth game of a seven-game road trip for the Pens. Hidden Stat: Sharks defenseman Will Smith and Penguins

The P Penguins (6-10-3) are fighting to stay relevant as losses pile up and NHL trade rumors mount. It will be the first time the league gets a look at Penguins captain Sidney Crosby vs. Morgan Celebrini as the Penguins get what should be a winnable game against the road-weary and rebuilding San Jose Sharks (5-10-3) at PPG Paints Arena.

Pittsburgh Penguins, after years of being a contender, might be headed for a rebuild. The San Jose Sharks know the feeling