SAN JOSE — Amid everything that happened this weekend ... and that’s why that team and those teams that Jumbo was on had so much success.” Macklin Celebrini also noted how much love those Sharks teams and their fans had for each other.

Last night was special for the San Jose Sharks organization as they raised Joe Thornton's No. 19 banner to the rafters, but it meant even more to Macklin Celebrini.

Joe Thornton spent a career setting up his teammates with the perfect passes that helped them score goals. His jersey retirement ceremony Saturday was an opportunity for his former San Jose teammates to dish out the compliments for his play,

With his pinpoint passing, infectious joy and signature beard, Joe Thornton became the face of the Sharks franchise and was honored with his No. 19 jersey being raised to the rafters.

The San Jose Sharks will host their second-ever Legends game tonight. On Saturday, they will retire Joe Thornton's number.

Joe Thornton's iconic No. 19 is officially in the rafters of the SAP Center, and the greatest San Jose Sharks player of all time has now become the second player in team history to earn the honor of a retired jersey number.