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Sharks' William Eklund: Two helpers against Philly
William 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.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 this performance, but over his last 13 contests, the seventh overall pick in the 2021 NHL Entry Draft has racked up an impressive two goals and 10 points.
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Sharks' William Eklund: Gathers helper in loss
William Eklund notched an assist in Saturday's 3-2 loss to the Canucks.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.
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Sharks' William Eklund: Puts away empty-netter
William Eklund scored an empty-net goal on three shots in Tuesday's 4-2 win over the Kings.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 San Jose 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.
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Sharks' William Eklund: Offers assist in loss
William Eklund notched an assist and went minus-2 in Saturday's 7-3 loss to the Golden Knights.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 San Jose Sharks struggle as a team.
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Sharks' William Eklund: Grabs power-play helper
William Eklund logged a power-play assist and three shots on goal in Tuesday's 3-1 loss to the Ducks.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.
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Sharks' William Eklund: Power-play goal in loss
William Eklund scored a power-play goal on three shots in Sunday's 4-1 loss to the Avalanche.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.
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Sharks' William Eklund: Ready to rock
William Eklund (upper body) will play against Colorado on Sunday, according to Max Miller of NHL.com.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.
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Sharks' William Eklund: Not playing Friday
William Eklund (upper body) will not play Friday in Winnipeg, according to Max Miller of NHL.com.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.
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Sharks' William Eklund: Playing through injury
William 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.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 appearances to begin the year.
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Sharks' William Eklund: Good to play
William Eklund (upper body) will play Thursday versus Chicago, per Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now.Eklund was considered a game-time decision after missing Wednesday's practice. He has an assist in three appearances in 2024-25. Eklund is projected to play on the first line alongside Mikael Granlund and Tyler Toffoli.
William Eklund
#72 LW / San Jose Sharks / EXP: 3YRS Height: 5-10 Weight: 176 lb Age: 22 College: NoneFantasy Points by Week
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- FANTASY PTS
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- 33%
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- LW Rank
- 39