San Jose Sharks center Macklin Celebrini is returning to the lineup on Tuesday, after dealing with a hip injury.

San Jose Sharks rookie and top draft pick Macklin Celebrini confirmed his return to the lineup for Tuesday night’s game against the Columbus Blue Jackets, according to Shen Peng

San Jose Sharks center Macklin Celebrini told reporters he would be in the lineup tomorrow night against the Columbus Blue Jackets.

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.

After sufferring a lower body injury, San Jose Sharks star rookie Macklin Celebrini is set to return against the Columbus Blue Jackets

No. 1 overall draft pick Macklin Celebrini, who hasn't played since sustaining a lower-body injury in his NHL debut, plans to take the ice with the San Jose Sharks in Tuesday's home game against Columbus.