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Helpers in back-to-back games Eklund logged an assist, five shots on goal and two blocked shots in Friday's 4-2 loss to the Oilers.

Impact This was Eklund's second straight game with a helper, and he's earned three assists during his eight-game goal drought. The 22-year-old winger set up a Henry Thrun tally to tie the game at 2-2 in the second period. Eklund is now at 57 points, 146 shots on net, 53 hits, 44 blocked shots and a minus-5 rating over 74 appearances.

APRIL 12, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Postgame vs EDM (4/11): Eklund | San Jose Sharks William Eklund speaks to the media after the Sharks 4-2 loss to the Edmonton Oilers on April 11, 2025.

APRIL 12, 2025 • NHL.COM

Notches assist in overtime loss Eklund logged an assist, two hits and two PIM in Wednesday's 8-7 overtime loss to the Wild.

Impact Eklund has been limited to two assists over his last seven contests. The 22-year-old's fading a little bit late in the season, but he's still seeing top-six minutes and plenty of power-play time, so he could find a second wind over the final week. He's at 17 goals, 39 helpers, 141 shots on net, 53 hits, 42 blocked shots, 29 PIM and a minus-5 rating over 73 appearances.

APRIL 10, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Wild host the Sharks after overtime win

The Minnesota Wild host the San Jose Sharks after the Wild took down the Dallas Stars 3-2 in overtime

APRIL 8, 2025 • Associated Press

Postgame vs SEA (4/5): Eklund | San Jose Sharks Sharks forward William Eklund speaks with the media following the Sharks loss to the Seattle Kraken on April 5, 2025.

APRIL 6, 2025 • NHL.COM

Postgame vs ANA (4/1): Eklund | San Jose Sharks Sharks forward William Eklund speaks with the media following the Sharks shootout loss to the Anaheim Ducks on April 1, 2025.

APRIL 2, 2025 • NHL.COM

Offers helper Tuesday Eklund recorded an assist, eight shots on net, three hits and a plus-2 rating in Tuesday's 4-3 shootout loss to the Ducks.

Impact Eklund set a season high in shots on net, but he didn't have the most in the game -- Mason McTavish directed 11 pucks on target. The 22-year-old Eklund has picked up seven points and 21 shots over his last eight outings while continuing to fill a top-six role. He's now at 55 points, 134 shots, 48 hits, 41 blocked shots and a minus-5 rating across 69 appearances this season.

APRIL 2, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Pacific Division foes meet when Anaheim hosts San Jose

The Anaheim Ducks host the San Jose Sharks in a matchup of Pacific Division opponents

MARCH 31, 2025 • Associated Press

Sharks face the Kings in Pacific Division action

The Los Angeles Kings face the San Jose Sharks in a matchup of Pacific Division squads

MARCH 30, 2025 • Associated Press

San Jose takes on New York following shootout victory

The San Jose Sharks host the New York Rangers after the Sharks defeated the Toronto Maple Leafs 6-5 in a shootout

MARCH 29, 2025 • Associated Press

Contributes two points Eklund scored a goal on three shots and added a power-play assist in Thursday's 6-5 shootout win over the Maple Leafs.

Impact Eklund's second-period goal was a bit of a lucky bounce after a failed pass by the Maple Leafs. He also set up Tyler Toffoli for a third-period tally that put the Sharks ahead 5-3. This was Eklund's second multi-point effort in a row, and he's up to five goals and seven helpers across 11 games in March. The 22-year-old winger set a career high with his 17th goal, and he's produced 54 points, 124 shots on net and a minus-1 rating over 66 appearances in his second full season.

MARCH 28, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Toffoli scores twice and Sharks edge Maple Leafs 6-5 in a shootout after blowing late lead

Tyler Toffoli scored two goals and had an assist and the San Jose Sharks defeated the Toronto Maple Leafs 6-5 in a shootout after blowing a late lead

MARCH 28, 2025 • Associated Press

NHL Highlights | Maple Leafs vs. Sharks - March 27, 2025

MARCH 28, 2025 • YOUTUBE

Maple Leafs' Joseph Woll Gaffes Clearing Attempt As William Eklund Deflects In Puck Off Skate

MARCH 28, 2025 • YOUTUBE

One of each in win Eklund scored a goal on three shots, added an assist, went plus-2 and blocked two shots in Saturday's 3-1 win over the Bruins.

Impact This was Eklund's third multi-point effort of the month, and he's up to four goals and six assists over 10 contests in March. The 22-year-old winger opened the scoring at 2:13 of the second period and set up a Barclay Goodrow empty-netter in the final minute of the game. For the season, Eklund has 16 goals, 52 points, 121 shots on net, 45 hits, 41 blocked shots and a minus-1 rating across 65 appearances.

MARCH 23, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Carlsson's late goal helps Sharks sink slumping Bruins 3-1

Lucas Carlsson scored the go-ahead goal — his first of the season — with 3:23 left in the game and the San Jose Sharks topped the Boston Bruins 3-1

MARCH 23, 2025 • Associated Press

Bruins come into matchup against the Sharks on losing streak

The Boston Bruins look to end a four-game skid with a win against the San Jose Sharks

MARCH 21, 2025 • Associated Press

Nets shorthanded goal in loss Eklund scored a shorthanded goal on two shots, added two hits and blocked two shots in Thursday's 3-1 loss to the Hurricanes.

Impact Eklund ended a four-game goal drought, a span in which he was limited to one assist. The 22-year-old's tally was all the Sharks could put past Frederik Andersen in this contest. Eklund is up to 15 goals, 50 points, 118 shots on net, 45 hits, 39 blocked shots and a minus-3 rating over 64 appearances. He's picked up three shorthanded points and 15 power-play points as he continues to emerge as an all-situations winger.

MARCH 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Postgame vs CAR (3/20): Eklund | San Jose Sharks William Eklund speaks to the media after scoring the lone goal in the Sharks 3-1 loss against Carolina on March 20, 2025.

MARCH 21, 2025 • NHL.COM

Garners helper in win Eklund notched an assist and two shots on goal in Thursday's 4-2 win over the Blackhawks.

Impact Eklund had been held off the scoresheet in consecutive games for the first time since the end of January. He got back on the scoresheet with a secondary assist on Will Smith's first-period tally. Eklund is up to 49 points, 115 shots on net, 42 hits, 37 blocked shots and a minus-3 rating over 62 appearances. That output has him tied with Macklin Celebrini for the team lead in points, though Eklund has seven more games played this year.

MARCH 14, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Sharks bring 3-game losing streak into matchup against the Blackhawks

The San Jose Sharks aim to end their three-game slide when they play the Chicago Blackhawks

MARCH 12, 2025 • Associated Press

Predators take on the Sharks after overtime victory

The Nashville Predators visit the San Jose Sharks after the Predators beat the Chicago Blackhawks 3-2 in overtime

MARCH 10, 2025 • Associated Press

Reaches 100-point mark in career Eklund scored a goal on five shots and added an assist in Thursday's 7-3 loss to the Avalanche.

Impact Eklund logged multiple points for the second game in a row and has gotten on the scoresheet in nine of the last 10 contests. He has four goals and seven assists over that longer span. The winger also reached the 100-point mark in his career Thursday, a milestone that took him 156 games to achieve since he was selected seventh overall in 2021. He's taken a step forward this season with 48 points (15 on the power play), 109 shots on net and a minus-2 rating through 59 appearances in his second full campaign.

MARCH 7, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Reaches 100-point mark in career Eklund scored a goal on five shots and added an assist in Thursday's 7-3 loss to the Avalanche.

MARCH 7, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Makar and MacKinnon lead scoring spree in 7-3 win as Avalanche beat Sharks for a 12th straight time

Cale Makar had two goals and four assists for the first six-point game by a defenseman in franchise history and Nathan MacKinnon added two goals and three assists to extend his hom...

MARCH 7, 2025 • Associated Press

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