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Provides pair of assists Smith registered two assists, including one on the power play, and added two shots on goal in Friday's 3-1 win over the Rangers.

Impact Smith has two goals and two helpers over four games since he returned from an upper-body injury. The 20-year-old forward is up to a total of 33 points (nine on the power play), 88 shots on net and a plus-4 rating over 37 appearances. Smith has been on the top line since his return, giving him a steady path to offense alongside breakout superstar Macklin Celebrini.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Postgame vs NYR (1/23): Smith | San Jose Sharks Will Smith speaks to the media following the Sharks 3-1 win against the New York Rangers on January 23, 2026.

3 DAYS AGO • NHL.COM

Postgame vs NYR (1/23): Smith

3 DAYS AGO • YOUTUBE

Celebrini scores twice, Sharks beat Rangers 3-1

Macklin Celebrini scored two goals to end his longest drought of the season, pacing the San Jose Sharks to a 3-1 win over the New York Rangers

3 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Rangers visit the Sharks following Miller's 2-goal showing

The New York Rangers visit the San Jose Sharks after Jonathan Tanner Miller scored two goals in the Rangers' 4-3 loss to the Los Angeles Kings

5 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Buries goal Monday Smith scored a goal in Monday's 4-1 win over the Panthers.

Impact Smith has scored in consecutive contests following his 13-game absence due to an upper-body injury. The 20-year-old has immediately retaken a top-line role and doesn't appear to need to shake off any rust. He's up to 14 goals, 31 points, 84 shots on net and a plus-4 rating through 35 appearances, making him a strong offense-only option with ample upside in fantasy.

JANUARY 20 • ROTOWIRE

Lightning take on the Sharks, look to continue home win streak

The Tampa Bay Lightning host the San Jose Sharks trying to extend a four-game home winning streak

JANUARY 20 • Associated Press

Will Smith scores as the Sharks spoil Matthew Tkachuk's return by beating the Panthers 4-1

Will Smith scored in his second consecutive game after missing a month because of injury, and the San Jose Sharks spoiled Matthew Tkachuk’s season debut by beating the two-time def...

JANUARY 20 • Associated Press

Scores in return Smith scored a goal on three shots in 21:10 of ice time in Friday's 4-2 loss to the Red Wings.

Impact Smith returned from a 13-game absence due to an upper-body injury, and he immediately reclaimed a top-line role. The 20-year-old was in the midst of a breakout campaign prior to the injury. He's at 13 goals, 30 points, 83 shots on net and a plus-4 rating over 34 appearances. If he can seamlessly get back up to speed, fantasy managers should make room to get him back in their lineups.

JANUARY 17 • ROTOWIRE

Sharks vs. Red Wings | NHL Highlights | January 16, 2026

JANUARY 17 • YOUTUBE

Postgame at DET(1/16): Smith | San Jose Sharks Will Smith speaks to the media following the Sharks 4-2 loss to the Detroit Red Wings on January 16, 2026.

JANUARY 17 • NHL.COM

Larkin's tiebreaking goal in 3rd period sends Red Wings to 4-2 win over Sharks

Dylan Larkin scored the go-ahead goal early in the third period and the surging Detroit Red Wings beat the San Jose Sharks 4-2

JANUARY 17 • Associated Press

Postgame at DET(1/16): Smith

JANUARY 17 • YOUTUBE

Celebrini x Smith 🔥

JANUARY 17 • YOUTUBE

NHL Now: Will Smith | NHL.com San Jose Sharks center Will Smith joins JP Morosi to discuss his return to the lineup, playing with Macklin Celebrini and what he means to t...

JANUARY 17 • NHL.COM

NHL Now: Will Smith | San Jose Sharks San Jose Sharks center Will Smith joins JP Morosi to discuss his return to the lineup, playing with Macklin Celebrini and what he means to t...

JANUARY 17 • NHL.COM

Ready to rock Smith (upper body) will return to the lineup in Detroit on Friday, Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now reports.

Impact Smith missed 13 games with the injury. The fourth pick in the 2023 Draft, Smith has 12 goals and 17 assists in 33 games, establishing himself as a future star with the Sharks. He should line up on one of the top-two lines Friday and could return to his spot alongside Macklin Celebrini, giving Smith plenty of fantasy value.

JANUARY 16 • ROTOWIRE

Not playing Thursday Per Tom Gulitti of NHL.com, Smith (upper body) will not play Thursday in Washington, but remains a possibility to play Friday in Detroit, according to head coach Ryan Warsofsky.

Impact Smith will miss his 13th consecutive game after he was injured Dec. 13th in Pittsburgh. Smith has 12 goals and 29 points in 33 games and could see action alongside Macklin Celebrini upon his return.

JANUARY 15 • ROTOWIRE

Considered day-to-day Head coach Ryan Warsofsky said Monday that Smith (upper body) is considered day-to-day, Max Miller of NHL.com reports.

Impact Warsofsky already indicated Sunday that Smith would travel with the Sharks ahead of their upcoming four-game road trip, which begins Thursday in Washington and runs through Jan. 20 in Tampa Bay. Smith's status for Thursday's matchup against the Capitals remains uncertain, but he's shed his non-contact jersey in practice, which Warsofsky said was the next step in the 20-year-old's recovery process.

JANUARY 12 • ROTOWIRE

Set to travel with team Head coach Ryan Warsofsky said Sunday that Smith (upper body) will travel with the Sharks ahead of their upcoming four-game road trip, which begins Thursday in Washington and runs...

Impact Smith has been sidelined since mid-December due to his upper-body injury, and the team announced Dec. 22 that he was considered week-to-week. It's not yet clear exactly which date Smith could return, but he at least appears to be drawing closer to suiting up. Over his first 33 appearances of the season, he recorded 12 goals, 17 assists, 12 PIM, seven hits and seven blocked shots while averaging 17:55 of ice time.

JANUARY 11 • ROTOWIRE

The Celebrini hype is masking how good Will Smith really is Will Smith and Macklin Celebrini are making their very own rendition of 'Bad Boys' in San Jose, and are one of the NHL's favourite duos. How...

JANUARY 1 • PUCKPROSE.COM

Deemed week-to-week Smith (undisclosed) is week-to-week, per Max Miller of NHL.com on Monday.

Impact Smith has already missed the last three games and remains on injured reserve. The Sharks will evaluate him further after the calendar flips to 2026. Smith has generated 12 goals, 29 points and 80 shots on net across 33 outings this campaign. With Smith and Philipp Kurashev (upper body) unavailable, Collin Graf and Igor Chernyshov have been seeing time on San Jose's top line.

DECEMBER 22, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

San Jose places Smith and Kurashev on injured reserve after they crash into boards

San Jose has placed forwards Will Smith and Philipp Kurashev on injured reserve after both players crashed into the boards in their last game

DECEMBER 15, 2025 • Associated Press

Surfaces on IR Smith (undisclosed) was placed on injured reserve Monday, Curtis Pashelka of The San Jose Mercury News reports.

Impact Smith sustained the injury in Saturday's 6-5 overtime win over Pittsburgh. He will miss at least the next three games, starting with Tuesday's matchup against Calgary. However, a timeline for his recovery remains unclear. Smith has accumulated 12 goals, 29 points and 80 shots on net across 33 appearances this season. William Eklund will probably receive an increased role due to Smith's absence.

DECEMBER 15, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Sharks host the Flames after Klingberg's 2-goal game

The San Jose Sharks host the Calgary Flames after John Klingberg's two-goal game against the Pittsburgh Penguins in the Sharks' 6-5 overtime win

DECEMBER 15, 2025 • Associated Press

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Celebrini scores twice, Sharks beat Rangers 3-1

Rangers visit the Sharks following Miller's 2-goal showing

Lightning take on the Sharks, look to continue home win streak

Will Smith scores as the Sharks spoil Matthew Tkachuk's return by beating the Panthers 4-1

Larkin's tiebreaking goal in 3rd period sends Red Wings to 4-2 win over Sharks

San Jose places Smith and Kurashev on injured reserve after they crash into boards

Sharks host the Flames after Klingberg's 2-goal game