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Tank Talk: William Eklund | San Jose Sharks Sharks forward William Eklund sits down with Brodie Brazil in the latest Tank Talk to talk about his season.

MARCH 6, 2025 • NHL.COM

Rookie No. 1 pick Macklin Celebrini stays upbeat in finding positives amidst Sharks' losing season

Rookie center Macklin Celebrini has been steadfast in staying upbeat amidst a losing season in which the young, rebuilding San Jose Sharks are in jeopardy of finishing last in the...

MARCH 5, 2025 • Associated Press

New career mark for points Eklund had a goal and an assist in a 6-2 victory over the Sabres on Tuesday night.

Impact Eklund's goal stood as the winner -- he somehow snuck a sharp-angle wrister from the goal line by Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen's left arm at 2:19 of the third period. Eklund is on a three-game, four-point streak (one goal, three assists), and he has put up at least a point in eight of his last nine games (three goals, six assists). Most impressively, his goal was point 46, which set a new career mark for the winger in just 58 games. And his minus-2 rating is a far cry from last season's minus-45. Eklund's game has truly grown, and he's on pace for a 60-plus point season.

MARCH 5, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Sharks score 4 3rd-period goals to pull away for 6-2 win over Sabres

Rookies Will Smith and Macklin Celebrini both scored in San Jose’s four-goal third period as the Sharks pulled away for a 6-2 win over the Buffalo Sabres

MARCH 5, 2025 • Associated Press

Maple Leafs look to keep win streak going, host the Sharks

The Toronto Maple Leafs head into a matchup against the San Jose Sharks as winners of five consecutive games

MARCH 3, 2025 • Associated Press

Senators take losing streak into home matchup against the Sharks

The Ottawa Senators aim to break a five-game skid when they play the San Jose Sharks

FEBRUARY 28, 2025 • Associated Press

William Eklund's confidence is going up! #nhl #sharks

FEBRUARY 26, 2025 • YOUTUBE

Tallies on power play Monday Eklund scored a power-play goal on two shots in Monday's 2-1 overtime loss to the Jets.

Impact Eklund's goal was nearly enough for a massive upset, but Vitek Vanecek came up 26 seconds short of a shutout. The tally extended Eklund's point streak to five games (two goals, three assists), and he has a pair of power-play points in that span. The young winger is up to 12 goals, 30 helpers, 13 power-play points, 99 shots on net and a minus-4 rating across 54 appearances this season. He needs three points to match his 80-game total from 2023-24.

FEBRUARY 25, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Logs helper in loss Eklund provided an assist and 14 PIM in Sunday's 3-2 loss to the Flames.

Impact Eklund's point streak is up to four games (one goal, three assists) to begin February. He had three multi-point efforts in January, but none since Jan. 21. The 22-year-old also showed a little fire with a misconduct penalty late in the loss Sunday. Eklund is up to 41 points, 97 shots on net, 22 PIM and a minus-4 rating through 53 appearances while seeing steady top-six usage this season.

FEBRUARY 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Scores in Saturday's loss Eklund scored a goal on four shots in Saturday's 8-3 loss to the Stars.

Impact Eklund snapped a 10-game goal drought with his opening tally 1:25 into the first period. The 22-year-old has gotten on the scoresheet in three straight contests (one goal, two assists). For the season, he's reached the 40-point mark with 11 goals and 29 helpers, and he's added 97 shots on net, 33 blocked shots, 32 hits and a minus-5 rating over 52 appearances.

FEBRUARY 9, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Hands out assist in overtime loss Eklund logged an assist, three shots on goal and two hits in Thursday's 2-1 overtime loss to the Canucks.

Impact Eklund has a helper in consecutive contests and five assists over his last 10 outings during his active goal drought. The 22-year-old set up Tyler Toffoli for the game-tying goal late in the third period. Eklund is up to 39 points, 93 shots on net, 32 hits, 33 blocked shots and a minus-5 rating through 51 appearances. He's six points shy of matching his total from 80 games in 2023-24, and he's one assist away from reaching 30 for the first time in his career.

FEBRUARY 7, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Nabs power-play assist in win Eklund notched a power-play assist in Tuesday's 4-3 loss to the Canadiens.

Impact Eklund snapped a three-game dry spell with the helper. He has gone nine contests without a goal, adding just four assists in that span. The 22-year-old looks set for consistent top-line minutes following the Sharks' trade that sent Mikael Granlund to the Stars. Eklund has 38 points (12 on the power play), 90 shots on net, 32 blocked shots, 30 hits and a minus-6 rating through 50 appearances this season.

FEBRUARY 5, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Deals power-play helper Eklund notched a power-play assist and a minus-2 rating in Thursday's 6-5 loss to the Predators.

Impact Eklund has gone five games without a goal, but he has earned three assists over his last two outings. He helped out on Macklin Celebrini's game-tying goal in the second period Thursday, Eklund is up to 37 points (11 on the power play), 83 shots on net, 28 hits, 28 blocked shots and a minus-3 rating through 46 contests in a top-six role.

JANUARY 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Records two assists Tuesday Eklund recorded two assists, including one on the power play, in Tuesday's 7-5 loss to the Predators.

Impact Eklund snapped a three-game pointless drought by setting up two of the Sharks' five goals in this offensive barrage, though San Jose still lost the game after an epic meltdown in the final period. Eklund, who missed four games between Dec. 27 and Jan. 2 due to an upper-body injury, has notched nine points in nine games since his return, tallying three goals and six assists in that span.

JANUARY 22, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Eight points in last six games Eklund had a goal and two assists in a 6-3 win over Detroit on Tuesday.

Impact Eklund has four points in his last two games (two goals, two assists) and eight points (four goals, four assists) in his last six games. Eklund has rewarded keeper and dynasty managers with a massive jump in production this season. He has 10 games and 24 assists in 41 games, which is a near 70-point pace.

JANUARY 15, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Eklund posts 3-point game as Sharks beat Red Wings 6-3 and end Detroit's 7-game win streak

William Eklund had a goal and two assists and the San Jose Sharks ended Detroit’s seven-game winning streak, beating the Red Wings 6-3

JANUARY 15, 2025 • Associated Press

Sharks' Nico Sturm Makes Move Off William Eklund's Feed For Short-Handed Goal

JANUARY 15, 2025 • YOUTUBE

Nets lone goal in loss Eklund scored a goal on two shots in Saturday's 3-1 loss to the Wild.

Impact Eklund's tally got the Sharks on the board late in the second period. They had the better of the shot total (37 to 22), but Marc-Andre Fleury put in a vintage performance to stymie San Jose's attack. Eklund has looked good with two goals and two assists over four games since he returned from missing four contests due to an upper-body injury. The winger is at nine goals, 31 points, 73 shots on net and a plus-1 rating over 40 appearances this season.

JANUARY 12, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Two power-play points in loss Eklund scored a goal and added an assist, both on the power play, in Tuesday's 4-2 loss to the Golden Knights.

Impact Eklund got the Sharks on the board midway through the second period and set up Timothy Liljegren's goal in the third. With three points over two contests since he returned from an upper-body injury, Eklund doesn't look like he's missed a beat. He's back in a top-six role and has eight goals, 30 points (nine on the power play), 69 shots on net and an even plus-minus rating through 38 appearances. The Sharks don't have the results to back it up, but they've put forth more competitive efforts than last year, and Eklund's two-way skills are a big part of the improvement.

JANUARY 8, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Assist in return from injury Eklund (upper body) picked up an assist in 18:08 in his return to action Saturday in a 3-2 win over New Jersey.

Impact Eklund missed four games with the malady. He has taken that next step forward this season and remains on target for a potential 60-point season. Even more remarkably, the highly-skilled and hard-working Eklund has gone from minus-45 last year to plus-1 in 37 games this season. Keeper and dynasty managers are well-acquainted with this smart Swede, and those in deep redraft formats could find use for a 60-point winger.

JANUARY 5, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Ready to rock Eklund (upper body) will return to the lineup Saturday versus New Jersey, Max Miller of NHL.com reports.

Impact Eklund missed four games with the injury. The 22-year-old has seven goals and 20 assists across 36 games this season. He should return to the top line, alongside Mikael Granlund and Fabian Zetterlund.

JANUARY 4, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Unavailable for Thursday Eklund (upper body) will miss Thursday's game against Tampa Bay, per Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now.

Impact Eklund hasn't been in the Sharks' lineup since Dec. 23. He has seven goals and 27 points in 36 outings in 2024-25. Eklund's next opportunity to return will come Saturday versus New Jersey.

JANUARY 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Shifts to IR Eklund (upper body) was placed on injured reserve Tuesday.

Impact The Sharks summoned Collin Graf from AHL San Jose in a corresponding move. Eklund won't play against Philadelphia on Tuesday, his third straight game on the shelf. He has compiled seven goals, 27 points, 60 shots on net, 25 blocked shots and 24 hits through 36 appearances this season.

DECEMBER 31, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Tuesday Eklund (upper body) won't play against Philadelphia on Tuesday, per Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now.

Impact Eklund has resumed skating but will miss his third straight game. He has amassed seven goals, 27 points, 60 shots on net, 25 blocked shots and 24 hits through 36 appearances this season. Nikolai Kovalenko could draw back into the lineup versus the Flyers after Carl Grundstrom (undisclosed) suffered an injury in Saturday's 3-1 loss to Calgary.

DECEMBER 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Slated to miss Saturday's game Eklund (undisclosed) isn't expected to return Saturday versus Calgary, per Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now.

Impact Eklund, who was absent from Friday's 6-3 loss to Vegas, missed the morning skate and remains day-to-day. He has seven goals and 27 points in 36 appearances in 2024-25. When healthy, Eklund serves in a top-six capacity and features on the power play.

DECEMBER 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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Eklund posts 3-point game as Sharks beat Red Wings 6-3 and end Detroit's 7-game win streak