Graf scored a goal on three shots, dished an assist, added two PIM and logged two hits in Tuesday's 7-5 win over the Canadiens.
Graf is back on the top line at even strength, though he was limited to 13:11 of ice time Tuesday. The 23-year-old continues to be reliable in a number of roles, with his versatility often allowing him to get shuffled around the lineup. He's now at 16 goals, 34 points, 76 shots on net, 63 hits, 38 blocked shots and a plus-2 rating through 58 appearances. Assuming he stays healthy, Graf is poised to play in his 100th NHL game Saturday versus the Islanders.
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Sharks' Collin Graf: Scores early in overtime loss
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Graf scored a goal on three shots and blocked two shots in Thursday's 4-3 overtime loss to the Oilers.
Graf gave the Sharks a quick lead just 26 seconds into the game. The 23-year-old is back on the top line, and he has a goal and two assists over his last three outings. He's been fairly productive anywhere he plays, but a gig alongside Macklin Celebrini elevates Graf's fantasy standing significantly. For the season, Graf has 15 goals, 30 points, 61 shots on net, 55 hits, 35 blocked shots and a plus-6 rating over 51 appearances.
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Sharks' Collin Graf: Dishes pair of assists
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Graf logged two assists, including one on the power play, two PIM and two hits in Friday's 3-1 win over the Rangers.
Graf had been held off the scoresheet in the previous two games, but he had a four-game point streak before that. The 23-year-old winger is up to 29 points (14 goals, 15 assists), 57 shots on net, 54 hits, 33 blocked shots and a plus-6 rating over 49 outings. He picked up his first power-play point of the campaign Friday, and he's also back on the top line, giving Graf plenty of appeal for fantasy managers.
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Sharks' Collin Graf: Deposits another goal
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Graf scored a goal on three shots in Friday's 4-2 loss to the Red Wings.
Graf has scored in three straight games and has three goals and two assists during a four-game streak. The 23-year-old forward is doing that despite being back on the third line for the bulk of that stretch. The versatile winger is up to 14 goals, 27 points, 54 shots on net, 47 hits, 33 blocked shots and a plus-6 rating through 46 appearances. He's emerging as a glue guy who can chip in plenty of support scoring from anywhere in the lineup.
Graf had a goal and an assist in a 3-2 win over the Capitals on Thursday.
Graf is on a modest three-game, four-point scoring streak that includes two goals. He has five shots in that span. Graf has shown he can score on Macklin Celebrini's flank. There are many reasons to scoop guys up and producing alongside the NHL's third-best scorer is as good as any. Graf has 13 goals and 13 assists in 46 games this season.
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Sharks' Collin Graf: Nets goal in loss
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Graf scored a goal on two shots in Sunday's 7-2 loss to the Golden Knights.
Graf ended a six-game goal drought with his first-period tally. He spent much of December in a top-six role, but his recent slowdown on offense has seen him slip back to the third line and off the power play. The versatile forward is up to 12 goals, 24 points, 48 shots on net, 46 hits, 32 blocked shots and a plus-5 rating through 44 appearances. He's able to fill a lot of different roles, so don't be surprised to see Graf move up to the top six again the next time the Sharks undergo a major line shuffle.
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Sharks' Collin Graf: Riding five-game point streak
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Graf scored a goal in Tuesday's 7-2 loss to the Golden Knights.
Graf has four goals over his last three outings, and he's earned seven points during a five-game point streak. For the season, the 23-year-old forward is up to 10 goals, 20 points, 41 shots on net, 35 hits, 29 blocked shots and a plus-3 rating. His steady all-around play has earned him a top-six role, and it doesn't look like he'll be letting that go any time soon.
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Sharks' Collin Graf: Scores again Saturday
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Graf scored a goal on two shots in Saturday's 4-2 loss to the Kraken.
Graf continues to excel -- he's earned six goals and three assists over his last eight games. His tally put the Sharks ahead 2-1 in the third period, but the Kraken responded with a pair of goals within the next four minutes. Graf is up to nine goals, 19 points, 40 shots on net, 34 hits, 29 blocked shots and a plus-2 rating over 35 appearances. He's here to stay in the NHL, and as long as he's getting top-six minutes, he has the tools to help fantasy managers.
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Sharks' Collin Graf: Generates pair of helpers
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Graf logged two assists, two hits and a plus-2 rating in Saturday's 6-5 overtime win over the Penguins.
Graf had gone 11 games without a helper, though he had four goals in that span. The 23-year-old has gotten more looks in the top six recently, emerging as an all-situations forward on this young Sharks team. Graf is up to 15 points, 33 shots on net, 34 hits, 26 blocked shots and a plus-2 rating through 32 appearances. He's already surpassed the 11 points he had in 33 outings a year ago, and a season around the 30-point mark is in play if he stays healthy.
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Sharks' Collin Graf: Scores again in loss
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Graf scored a goal on three shots in Tuesday's 4-1 loss to the Flyers.
Graf has scored in three straight games, and his recent offense has been a product of his move up to the top line. The 23-year-old winger is seeing time in all situations, though his power-play usage has remained limited to the second unit. For the season, he's at six goals, a career-high 13 points, 29 shots on net, 30 hits, 24 blocked shots and a minus-1 rating through 30 appearances. Graf's worth a look in fantasy for as long as he's playing alongside Macklin Celebrini at even strength.
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Sharks' Collin Graf: Scores lone goal in loss
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Graf scored a goal on two shots in Friday's 4-1 loss to the Stars.
Graf ended a five-game point drought with the effort. While the results haven't been there recently, he has found himself seeing steady ice time with 17-plus minutes in six of the last seven games. The 23-year-old is up to four goals, 11 points, 25 shots on net, 28 hits, 23 blocked shots and a minus-3 rating over 28 appearances. Graf won't carry a fantasy team with offense, but he can help managers in deeper formats who need some category coverage.
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Sharks' Collin Graf: Buries empty-netter
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Graf scored an empty-net goal on two shots in Sunday's 3-1 win over the Bruins.
Graf provided some insurance with 1:07 left in the contest. The 23-year-old has a goal and three helpers over his last four outings. He continues to see steady ice time in a third-line role, and he's starting to get some power-play time in addition to his role on the penalty kill. Graf is at three goals, 10 points, 18 shots on net, 19 hits, 17 blocked shots and a plus-1 rating through 22 appearances. He's on a pace that could have him challenge for 40 points over a full season, so he should have some appeal in deeper fantasy formats.
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Sharks' Collin Graf: Garners pair of helpers
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Graf notched two assists and two blocked shots in Thursday's 4-3 shootout win over the Kings.
Graf helped out on first-period tallies by linemates Adam Gaudette and Ty Dellandrea. With a goal and five helpers over his last eight games, Graf has carved out a decent role as a depth scorer in a middle-six spot. He's seen more defensive usage this season while only playing occasionally on the power play. The 23-year-old is up to nine points, 15 shots on net, 19 hits, 14 blocked shots and an even plus-minus rating through 20 appearances.
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Sharks' Collin Graf: Nets game-winner in overtime
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Graf scored the game-winning goal in Tuesday's 2-1 overtime win over the Wild.
Graf went hard to the net and corralled a Macklin Celebrini pass, deking around Filip Gustavsson before potting the game-winner on a backhand shot. With a goal and two helpers over his last four games, Graf is showing a little more potential on offense. The 23-year-old's defensive skills and versatility have been his hallmarks this year, allowing him to maintain a fairly steady third-line role. He's at two goals, six points (two shorthanded), 11 shots on net, 17 hits, 11 blocked shots and a minus-1 rating over 16 appearances. He may be worth a look for fantasy managers in deeper formats.
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Sharks' Collin Graf: Returned to minors
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Graf was demoted to AHL San Jose on Tuesday.
Graf is currently stuck in a six-game goal drought during which he managed just one helper and eight shots while averaging 17:14 of ice time. In his 33 games this season, the 22-year-old winger has managed five goals and six helpers, including five power-play points. With Graf headed back to the minors, it could be an indication that Tyler Toffoli (lower body) will be ready to return versus Minnesota on Wednesday.
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Sharks' Collin Graf: Tallies twice Thursday
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Graf scored two goals, including one on the power play, in Thursday's 4-2 win over the Blackhawks.
Graf has three goals over his last two games and a total of five points over his last five outings. The 22-year-old's quickly gaining trust from head coach Ryan Warsofsky -- Graf saw a career-high 20:13 of ice time Thursday. He's on the second line and second power-play unit. A number of young players are getting a chance to prove themselves down the stretch, but Graf has arguably seized the opportunity more than anyone else. He's at four goals, nine points (three on the power play), 25 shots on net and a minus-4 rating through 23 appearances this season.
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Sharks' Collin Graf: Back in NHL
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Graf was called up by San Jose on Friday, per Curtis Pashelka of The San Jose Mercury News.
Graf was in the minors for less than a day, but that's enough to keep him eligible for service with AHL San Jose for the remainder of the season. The 22-year-old has a goal, six points, 13 hits and 11 blocks in 20 appearances with the Sharks in 2024-25.
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Sharks' Collin Graf: Called up Tuesday
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Graf was recalled from AHL San Jose on Tuesday.
Graf has scored just one goal in 13 NHL games this year while adding two assists, 11 hits and 11 shots. With his promotion, the 22-year-old winger should be in the mix for a middle-six spot heading into Sunday's clash with Calgary, though he is far from a lock to play.
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Sharks' Collin Graf: Sent to AHL
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Graf was loaned to AHL San Jose on Friday.
Graf has two assists in 10 NHL games this season. He was a healthy scratch Thursday as Walker Duehr played his first game with the Sharks after being claimed off waivers Wednesday. Graf had six goals and 20 assists in 29 AHL games before his recall.
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Sharks' Collin Graf: Helpers in consecutive contests
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Graf posted a power-play assist, two shots on goal and two blocked shots in Tuesday's 4-2 loss to the Golden Knights.
Graf has a helper in each of the last two games, and his assist Tuesday was his first power-play point of the campaign. The 22-year-old winger has immediately stepped into a middle-six role for the Sharks, averaging 13:57 of ice time over three contests. Given the team situation, fantasy managers in redraft formats will want to wait and see if Graf can sustain his hot start to his time in the NHL -- he had 26 points over 29 outings with AHL San Jose, so the scoring touch is evident.
