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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

Not playing Friday Eklund (undisclosed) is not at practice and will not suit up Friday versus Vegas, per Max Miller of NHL.com.

Impact Eklund was injured Monday in the opening period and did not return for the start of the second stanza. Eklund has seven goals and 27 points in 36 games as he is showing why he was selected seventh overall in the 2021 Draft. Consider Eklund day-to-day.

DECEMBER 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out Eklund (undisclosed) won't return to Monday's contest against the Canucks, per Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now.

Impact It's unclear what Eklund is contending with, but he was on the receiving end of a big hit from Tyler Myers in the opening frame. Eklund stayed in the game for a short period of time after that, but he wasn't on the bench for the start of the second period. Consider the Swedish forward day-to-day ahead of Friday's home tilt against the Golden Knights.

DECEMBER 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Status in question Eklund (undisclosed) is questionable to return to Monday's game against the Canucks, per Curtis Pashelka of The San Jose Mercury News.

Impact Eklund scored a goal in 7:39 of ice time, but he was not on the bench for the start of the second period. If Eklund is unable to return, his next chance to suit up would be in Friday's home matchup against the Golden Knights.

DECEMBER 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Lights lamp in loss Eklund scored a goal in Thursday's 4-2 loss to the Avalanche.

Impact Eklund ended a six-game goal drought with his second-period tally to put the Sharks ahead 2-1. The 22-year-old winger looked good in November, but he has been quieter with four points over eight outings in December. Overall, he has six goals, 26 points, 54 shots on net, 23 hits, 23 blocked shots and an even plus-minus rating through 34 appearances.

DECEMBER 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Produces helper Saturday Eklund notched an assist and two PIM in Saturday's 4-3 loss to Utah.

Impact Eklund has slowed down a bit in December, earning a goal and two assists over his last six outings. The 22-year-old has mostly maintained a top-six role despite the slide on offense. He's now at five goals, 20 helpers, 52 shots on net, 20 hits, 22 blocked shots and an even plus-minus rating over 32 appearances.

DECEMBER 15, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

On career pace Eklund scored a power-play goal in overtime to lift the Sharks to a 2-1 victory over the Capitals on Tuesday.

Impact Eklund won it with a one-timer from the right circle with the Caps' Tom Wilson still in the box after taking a double-minor at 17:43 of the third period. It was his first goal in eight games. Eklund sits second on the Sharks scoring list with 23 points (five goals, 18 shots) in 27 games. At his current pace, he is well on his way to career high highs in points (70), assists (55), power-play points (18) and shots (146). Eklund's previous highs in those categories were 45 points, 29 assists, 16 power-play points and 128 shots.

DECEMBER 4, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Energizer OT Winner: William Eklund | NHL.com William Eklund nets his third career overtime goal

DECEMBER 4, 2024 • NHL.COM

Eklund scores in overtime as Sharks stun Washington Capitals William Eklund scored a power-play goal 39 seconds into overtime as the San Jose Sharks earned an im...

DECEMBER 4, 2024 • SACBEE.COM

William Eklund scores in overtime as Sharks stun Capitals, 2-1 William Eklund scored a power-play goal 39 seconds into overtime as the San Jose Sharks earned an im...

DECEMBER 4, 2024 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Eklund scores in OT, Sharks beat Capitals 2-1 for their 3rd win in a row

William Eklund scored 39 seconds into overtime, Mackenzie Blackwood made 27 saves and the San Jose Sharks ended the Washington Capitals’ winning streak at four by beating them 2-1

DECEMBER 4, 2024 • Associated Press

Bags pair of apples Eklund notched two assists, two shots on goal and a plus-2 rating in Friday's 8-5 win over the Kraken.

Impact Eklund has flashed his playmaking skill with six helpers during a four-game streak. He's gone six games without a goal and has only scored twice in November, but he also has 12 assists this month. The 22-year-old winger is up to 22 points (four goals, 18 helpers) with 41 shots on net, 18 hits, 17 blocked shots and a plus-1 rating over 25 contests this season.

NOVEMBER 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Adds assist in loss Eklund managed an assist, three shots on goal and three hits in Wednesday's 4-3 loss to the Senators.

Impact Eklund has racked up four assists over his last three contests. The winger set up a Macklin Celebrini tally in the third period. Eklund continues to impress on the top line with 20 points, 39 shots on net, 18 hits and 17 blocked shots over 24 appearances this season.

NOVEMBER 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Dishes pair of helpers Eklund logged a pair of assists, two blocked shots and a plus-2 rating in Monday's 7-2 win over the Kings.

Impact This was Eklund's third multi-point effort in his last eight games, a span in which he has two goals and eight assists. The 22-year-old has added three power-play points in that span. The winger is up to four goals, 15 assists, five power-play points, 36 shots on net, 17 blocked shots and a minus-1 rating over 23 appearances. Eklund's top-six role, even in an offense as inconsistent as San Jose's, can't be ignored when he's pushing for a 60-point pace.

NOVEMBER 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Puts up assist Eklund managed an assist and two blocked shots in Saturday's 4-2 loss to the Sabres.

Impact Eklund was a game-time decision for Saturday, but he was able to play 20:08, in line with his usual workload. He has two goals and six assists over his last seven contests as he continues to thrive in a top-six role. The winger is up to four goals, 13 helpers, 36 shots on net and a minus-3 rating through 22 outings overall. Eklund offers a solid baseline of production across the board, but his biggest contributions are on offense.

NOVEMBER 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Set to play Eklund (undisclosed) will play versus the Sabres on Saturday, Max Miller of NHL.com reports.

Impact Eklund was considered a game-time decision, but he won't end up missing a game with the issue. The 22-year-old will play in his usual top-line role and will skate alongside Fabian Zetterlund and Mikael Granlund.

NOVEMBER 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Game-time decision Eklund (undisclosed) will be a game-time decision Saturday against Buffalo, according to Curtis Pashelka of The San Jose Mercury News.

Impact Eklund has four goals, 16 points, 35 shots on net, 13 blocked shots and 14 hits over 21 appearances this season. Will Smith will return to the lineup versus the Sabres, but it's unclear who will be scratched if Eklund is fit to play.

NOVEMBER 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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Eklund scores in OT, Sharks beat Capitals 2-1 for their 3rd win in a row