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Nabs shorthanded helper Eklund recorded a shorthanded assist in Wednesday's 5-2 loss to the Stars.

Impact The helper extended Eklund's point streak to five games (two goals, five assists). He also has two power-play points in that span, which has showcased his all-situations importance to the Sharks. The 22-year-old is up to four goals, 12 helpers, 33 shots on net and a minus-3 rating through 20 outings this season. Eklund will play heavy minutes as the Sharks continue their rebuild, but he should offer decent scoring contributions, and it looks like he won't be anywhere near the horrendous minus-45 rating he had in 2023-24.

NOVEMBER 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Scores twice Monday Eklund scored two goals, including one in the power play, in Monday's 5-4 overtime win over the Red Wings.

Impact Eklund opened his tally Monday with a wrister midway through the first period when the Sharks had the man advantage, and he later doubled it in the second frame with an even-strength goal. He's up to four goals on the season, but he's not relying solely upon his goal contributions to make an impact. This two-goal performance extended Eklund's current point streak to four games, where he's also racked up four helpers.

NOVEMBER 19, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Two helpers against Philly Eklund collected two assists while adding four hits, one shot and a plus-2 rating in Monday's 4-3 shootout loss to the Flyers.

Impact The 22-year-old helped spark a comeback from a 3-0 deficit by having a hand in tallies by Jack Thompson and Mikael Granlund late in the second period. Eklund snapped a brief three-game point drought with the performance, but over his last 13 contests the seventh overall pick in the 2021 Draft has racked up an impressive two goals and 10 points.

NOVEMBER 12, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Gathers helper in loss Eklund notched an assist in Saturday's 3-2 loss to the Canucks.

Impact Eklund helped out on a Mikael Granlund goal in the third period. With four points over his last five games, Eklund continues to offer consistent offense in a top-line role. The 22-year-old winger is up to two goals, seven helpers, 24 shots on net, six blocked shots and a minus-5 rating through 12 appearances this season. Eklund has the potential to exceed his 45-point campaign from 2023-24, but he still carries some risks since he's on a team that mostly lacks secondary scoring threats.

NOVEMBER 3, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Puts away empty-netter Eklund scored an empty-net goal on three shots in Tuesday's 4-2 win over the Kings.

Impact Eklund has two goals and three assists over his last six games. The 22-year-old winger hasn't been particularly flashy, but he's been consistent while seeing top-six usage for the Sharks -- his 18:26 of ice time Tuesday was a season low. He's collected eight points, 23 shots on net and a minus-4 rating over 10 appearances, and while the scoring pace might dip, he should do better than the 45-point campaign he had in 2023-24.

OCTOBER 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

William Eklund with a Goal vs. Los Angeles Kings | NHL.com William Eklund with a Goal vs. Los Angeles Kings

OCTOBER 30, 2024 • NHL.COM

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OCTOBER 30, 2024 • NHL.COM

Offers assist in loss Eklund notched an assist and went minus-2 in Saturday's 7-3 loss to the Golden Knights.

Impact Eklund found the scoresheet for the third time in four games (one goal, two assists), but he also has a minus-7 rating in that span. The 22-year-old forward is playing in a top-six role and regularly sees in excess of 20 minutes of ice time. Eklund has produced a goal, five assists, 19 shots on net and a minus-7 rating through eight appearances this season and should continue to thrive on offense even as the Sharks struggle as a team.

OCTOBER 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Grabs power-play helper Eklund logged a power-play assist and three shots on goal in Tuesday's 3-1 loss to the Ducks.

Impact Eklund has four points over his last three games, and two of those points have come on the power play. The 22-year-old winger is reportedly playing through some discomfort, but his performance on offense has been fine despite that issue. Eklund has a goal, four assists, 17 shots on net, five blocked shots and a minus-2 rating across six appearances.

OCTOBER 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Power-play goal in loss Eklund scored a power-play goal on three shots in Sunday's 4-1 loss to the Avalanche.

Impact Eklund hasn't been at 100 percent lately, but it hasn't affected his play when he's been able to suit up. He has three points over his last two contests, but he missed Friday's game in Winnipeg while managing an upper-body injury. The 22-year-old winger should see top-six minutes and power-play time when he plays. He's at four points, 14 shots on net, four blocked shots and a minus-1 rating through five appearances.

OCTOBER 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Ready to rock Eklund (upper body) will play against Colorado on Sunday, according to Max Miller of NHL.com.

Impact Eklund will likely return to a top-six role and a spot on the first power-play combination following a one-game absence. He has three assists, 11 shots on net and four blocked shots through four appearances this season. With Eklund and Will Smith back in the lineup versus the Avalanche on Sunday, Klim Kostin and Givani Smith will be healthy scratches.

OCTOBER 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Not playing Friday Eklund (upper body) will not play Friday in Winnipeg, according to Max Miller of NHL.com.

Impact Eklund played hurt versus Chicago on Thursday, after he was considered a game-time decision ahead of the contest. While he managed to set up both goals in a 4-2 loss, Eklund said after the game that he was not 100 percent. Klim Kostin could move up to the top line, alongside Mikael Granlund and Tyler Toffoli in Eklund's absence.

OCTOBER 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Playing through injury Eklund told reporters after Thursday's 4-2 loss to the Blackhawks that he's "not 100 percent," Curtis Pashelka of The San Jose Mercury News reports.

Impact At least in Thursday's contest, it was a fair clarification to make, as Eklund put up a pair of assists and two shots on goal while playing 19:02. The 22-year-old winger looks prepared to play through the upper-body issue for now, though he may have his minutes managed in the near term. Eklund has three assists, 11 shots on net, four blocked shots and an even plus-minus rating through four contests.

OCTOBER 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Good to play Eklund (upper body) will play Thursday versus Chicago, per Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now.

Impact Eklund was considered a game-time decision after missing Wednesday's practice. He has an assist in three contests in 2024-25. Eklund is projected to play on the first line alongside Mikael Granlund and Tyler Toffoli.

OCTOBER 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Officially deemed game-time call Eklund (upper body) is considered a game-time decision for Thursday's game in Chicago, Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now reports.

Impact Head coach Ryan Warsofsky seemed to downplay the severity of Eklund's injury Wednesday by calling it a "little nagging" issue, but the team will still want to see how the 22-year-old responds ahead of puck drop before determining his status. If Eklund is sidelined against Chicago, Danil Gushchin and Givani Smith would be candidates to see some time on the ice.

OCTOBER 17, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with upper-body injury Eklund didn't practice Wednesday due to an upper-body injury, Max Miller of NHL.com reports.

Impact Head coach Ryan Warsofsky called Eklund's upper-body injury a "little nagging" issue and indicated that the 22-year-old will likely be a game-time decision for Thursday's matchup against Chicago. Over his first three appearances of the 2024-25 season, Eklund has recorded an assist, nine shots on goal and four blocked shots while averaging 22:27 of ice time.

OCTOBER 16, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Picks up helper Eklund notched an assist, two shots on goal and two blocked shots in Thursday's 5-4 overtime loss to the Blues.

Impact Eklund set up Macklin Celebrini's opening tally at 7:01 of the first period, a sight Sharks fans will hope is repeated frequently over the next few years. The 21-year-old Eklund took a big step forward last season with 16 goals and 29 assists in 80 games, but he also had a minus-45 rating while seeing big minutes on a bad team. Eklund stands to benefit from the Sharks' forward additions -- he opened the year on a line with first-overall pick Celebrini and free-agent signing Tyler Toffoli.

OCTOBER 11, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Practices Sunday Eklund (upper body) participated in Sunday's practice, Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now reports.

Impact Eklund should be available for Opening Night against St. Louis on Oct. 10, and he could see playing time in at least one the Sharks' final three preseason contests. He registered 16 goals and 45 points across 80 regular-season appearances in 2023-24.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Battling upper-body injury Eklund is day-to-day with an upper-body injury, per Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now on Friday.

Impact Eklund should still be fine for Opening Night against St. Louis on Oct. 10, but he might miss some preseason action due to the injury. He had 16 goals and 45 points in 80 contests with the Sharks last season.

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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JULY 9, 2024 • NHL.COM

Gathers helper Monday Eklund recorded an assist, three shots on goal and a minus-3 rating in Monday's 9-2 loss to the Oilers.

Impact Eklund has gotten on the scoresheet in eight of the last nine games, earning four goals and seven assists in that span. The 21-year-old winger is up to 45 points, a minus-42 rating, 128 shots on net and 72 blocked shots through 79 appearances. Given the Sharks' poor play overall, Eklund has made a positive impression as the current keystone of the team's rebuild.

APRIL 16, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Plucks apple in loss Eklund notched an assist in Saturday's 6-2 loss to the Wild.

Impact Eklund has four goals and six assists over his last eight outings. The 21-year-old winger is putting together a strong finish to his first full NHL campaign. For the season, he's at 44 points, 125 shots on net, 71 blocked shots and a minus-39 rating through 78 appearances in a top-six role.

APRIL 14, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Stays warm with pair of helpers Eklund notched two assists, three blocked shots and a plus-2 rating in Thursday's 3-1 win over the Kraken.

Impact Eklund is piling up points late in the season with six goals and seven assists over his last 11 contests. The winger set up Kyle Burroughs' go-ahead tally in the second period and also assisted on a Fabian Zetterlund goal less than a minute later. Eklund has 43 points, 125 shots on net, 70 blocked shots, 30 PIM and a minus-40 rating through 77 outings overall, and he's played primarily in a top-six role in his first full campaign.

APRIL 12, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Pots goal in overtime loss Eklund scored a goal on two shots in Tuesday's 3-2 overtime loss to the Flames.

Impact Eklund has six goals and five assists over his last 10 outings while seeing primarily top-line usage in that span. The winger is up to 16 goals, 41 points, 125 shots on net, 67 blocked shots, 30 PIM and a minus-42 rating over 76 appearances. Eklund hasn't been dominant, but he's shown enough overall for fantasy managers in dynasty formats to remain optimistic about his future.

APRIL 10, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

William Eklund's OT goal completes hat trick, helps Devin Cooley earn first NHL win as Sharks edge Blues, 3-2 SAN JOSE, Calif. - Forward William Eklund scored at the 3:56 mark of overtime to complete his first career hat trick as the San Jose Sharks...

APRIL 7, 2024 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

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