Zack Ostapchuk - NHL News & Rumors

Third goal in last eight games Ostapchuk scored a goal Thursday in a 3-2 win over the Capitals. He also laid down four hits.

Impact Ostapchuk is a guy who makes a bigger impact in the hit category than anything else, but he has sniped three times in his last eight games. Overall, he has three goals, one assist and 63 hits in 24 games this season. Ostapchuk is averaging under 10 minutes a game while centering the Sharks fourth line.

JANUARY 16 • ROTOWIRE

Sharks' 3-goal second period keys 3-2 victory over Capitals

Collin Graf and Pavol Regenda each had a goal and an assist and the San Jose Sharks used a three-goal second period to top the Washington Capitals 3-2

JANUARY 16 • Associated Press

Buries goal in win Ostapchuk scored a goal on four shots, added three hits and blocked two shots in Tuesday's 5-2 win over the Blue Jackets.

Impact Ostapchuk has scored twice over his last four games. He's been over 10 minutes of ice time in four of the last seven contests, including a season-high 12:25 in Tuesday's game after Ty Dellandrea (lower body) left the contest early. Ostapchuk now has three points, 19 shots on net, 55 hits and a minus-1 rating through 20 appearances this season in a fourth-line role.

JANUARY 7 • ROTOWIRE

Wennberg has goal and assist against former team as Sharks beat Blue Jackets 5-2

Alex Wennberg had a goal and an assist against his former team, and the San Jose Sharks bounced back from a frustrating loss three days earlier and beat the Columbus Blue Jackets 5...

JANUARY 7 • Associated Press

Nets first career game-winner Ostapchuk scored a goal on two shots and added two hits in Monday's 5-4 win over the Ducks.

Impact Ostapchuk's tally at 13:47 of the third period ended up being a necessary insurance goal. It stood as the game-winner after Troy Terry answered later in the frame. Ostapchuk is up to two points, 12 shots on net, 49 hits and an even plus-minus rating through 17 appearances this season. He has primarily filled a fourth-line role, and that's on a part-time basis, though he should have some security since the Sharks aren't currently carrying an extra healthy forward.

DECEMBER 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Postgame at ANA (12/29): Ostapchuk

DECEMBER 30, 2025 • YOUTUBE

Nabs first helper Ostapchuk logged an assist and two hits in Tuesday's 6-3 win over the Flames.

Impact The helper was Ostapchuk's first point in 12 games this season. He's been scratched in four of eight contests in December so far after being a regular in the lineup in the latter half of November. The 22-year-old has added six shots on net, 33 hits and a minus-2 rating, so he has minimal fantasy appeal from a fourth-line spot.

DECEMBER 17, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Summoned from minors Ostapchuk was recalled from AHL San Jose on Friday.

Impact Ostapchuk has three goals and one assist in 11 minor-league outings this campaign. The 22-year-old forward could make his NHL season debut against Seattle on Saturday after Jeff Skinner (lower body) sustained an injury in Thursday's 2-0 loss to Calgary.

NOVEMBER 15, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Placed back in minors Ostapchuk has been re-assigned to AHL San Jose by the Sharks, the team announced Sunday.

Impact It was a brief stay for Ostapchuk in his latest NHL stint; he was up for just three games and didn't appear in any of them while serving as the 13th forward. The 22-year-old will head back to the AHL, where he's recorded two goals and one assist in nine games so far this season.

NOVEMBER 9, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Up from minors Ostapchuk was summoned by the Sharks on Thursday, per Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now.

Impact Ostapchuk has two goals and three points in nine appearances with AHL San Jose in 2025-26. Michael Misa (lower body) has already been ruled out for Friday's clash against Winnipeg, while William Eklund (lower body) is questionable for the game. If Eklund can't play, and Ryan Reaves (lower body) isn't ready to be activated off injured reserve, then Ostapchuk will probably play Friday in a bottom-six capacity.

NOVEMBER 6, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Assigned to AHL Ostapchuk (lower body) was loaned to AHL San Jose on Tuesday.

Impact Ostapchuk sat out the Sharks' final two games of the regular season due to an injury. However, his demotion indicates that he should be an option for the Barracuda in the 2025 Calder Cup Playoffs. Ostapchuk earned one goal, three assists, 26 shots on net and 110 hits across 56 NHL appearances between San Jose and Ottawa in the 2024-25 regular season.

APRIL 22, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Unavailable for season finale Ostapchuk (lower body) won't play in the Sharks' season finale against Edmonton on Wednesday, per Curtis Pashelka of The San Jose Mercury News.

Impact Ostapchuk will finish the NHL campaign with a goal, four points, 45 PIM and 110 hits in 56 outings between Ottawa and San Jose. If he recovers in time, he might report to AHL San Jose to participate in the Calder Cup playoffs.

APRIL 16, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Unavailable Monday Ostapchuk (lower body) won't play against Vancouver on Monday, according to Curtis Pashelka of The San Jose Mercury News.

Impact Ostapchuk is day-to-day and will miss at least one game after being injured in Sunday's 5-2 loss to Calgary. He hasn't earned a point in 13 NHL outings this season while posting six shots on goal, 24 hits, 10 blocked shots and 19 PIM. Danil Gushchin will replace Ostapchuk in Monday's lineup.

APRIL 14, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Contending with lower-body injury Ostapchuk sustained a lower-body injury in Sunday's 5-2 loss to Calgary, Max Miller of NHL.com reports.

Impact Head coach Ryan Warsofsky did not provide an update on Ostapchuk's status after the contest, which leaves the 21-year-old forward with a day-to-day designation. San Jose will be in Vancouver on Monday for their penultimate game of the season. In the scenario that Ostapchuk and Cameron Lund (illness) aren't available for that matchup, the Sharks will need to recall a forward from AHL San Jose on an emergency basis.

APRIL 14, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Recalled by San Jose Ostpchuk was called up from AHL San Jose on Friday.

Impact The Sharks acquired Ostapchuk from Ottawa a week ago, relinquishing Fabian Zetterlund as part of the package. Ostapchuk had a goal, three assists and 86 hits over 43 games with the Senators this season. The Sharks had only six healthy defensemen before Ostapchuk's recall and he could enter the lineup for Jimmy Schuldt on the third pairing.

MARCH 14, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Senators Acquire Zetterlund, Robins, from Sharks | Ottawa Senators The Ottawa Senators have acquired forward Fabian Zetterlund, forward Tristen Robins and a 2025 fourth round pick from the San Jose Sharks in...

MARCH 7, 2025 • NHL.COM

Heading south Ostapchuk, Noah Gregor and a 2025 second-round pick were acquired by San Jose from Ottawa on Friday in exchange for Fabian Zetterlund, Tristen Robins and a fourth-round selection,...

Impact Ostapchuk has a goal and four points in 43 appearances with Ottawa in 2024-25. He also has two goals and 11 points in 15 outings with AHL Belleville. Although the 21-year-old was in the minors at the time of the trade, it wouldn't be surprising to see the Sharks summon him to the NHL.

MARCH 7, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Dropped to minors Ostapchuk was loaned to AHL Belleville on Sunday.

Impact Ostapchuk registered one shot on goal, four hits and one blocked shot in 14:22 of ice time during Saturday's 5-2 loss to Montreal. He has one goal, three assists, 86 hits and 20 shots on net in 43 NHL outings this season. If Brady Tkachuk (lower body), Josh Norris (upper body) and Shane Pinto (upper body) are unavailable for Wednesday's matchup versus Winnipeg, Ostapchuk will probably rejoin the big club.

FEBRUARY 23, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Zack Ostapchuk Pregame Media vs TBL | Ottawa Senators Hear from forward Zack Ostapchuk ahead of the Senators game against the Tampa Bay Lightning at Amalie Arena

FEBRUARY 4, 2025 • NHL.COM

Matthew Highmore, Nikolas Matinpalo, and Zack Ostapchuk Pregame Media vs TBL

FEBRUARY 4, 2025 • YOUTUBE

First career NHL goal Sunday Ostapchuk netted his first career NHL goal in Sunday's 2-1 win over the Devils.

Impact It took 39 career games for Ostapchuk to score his first career goal, but it was a crucial one in a low-scoring affair Sunday. He opened the scoring at 13:16 in the middle frame. The 21-year-old is averaging just 8:47 of ice time this season while filling a fourth-line role, which limits his appeal in most formats. The Alberta native has chipped in four points through 32 appearances in 2024-25.

JANUARY 20, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Zack Ostapchuk scores a goal against the New Jersey Devils

JANUARY 19, 2025 • YOUTUBE

Brought up from minors Ostapchuk was promoted from AHL Belleville on Friday.

Impact Ostapchuk has three assists in 20 NHL games this season. Surprisingly, the center has taken only six shots on goal, but he does have 42 hits in 2024-25. He is expected to play on the fourth line in Winnipeg on Saturday.

DECEMBER 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Dropped to minors Ostapchuk was loaned to AHL Belleville on Monday.

Impact Ostapchuk has three assists, six shots on goal, seven blocked shots and 42 hits in 20 NHL outings this season. He will probably be back with the big club after the holiday break. Ottawa's road trip resumes in Winnipeg on Saturday.

DECEMBER 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Zack Ostapchuk Pregame Media vs VAN | Ottawa Senators Zaco Ostapchuk speaks to the media ahead of the Senators game against the Canucks

DECEMBER 21, 2024 • NHL.COM

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