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William Eklund  • LW  •  Sharks

William Eklund Scores Twice In Overtime Victory

San Jose Sharks left wing William Eklund provided two goals in Monday's 5-4 overtime win against Detroit. He squeezed a power-play marker between two Red Wings strikes in the first period and tied the game at two during even-strength play in the second. Eklund was highly efficient in front of the net, bagging his two goals with only three shots on goal. The Sharks have looked much better in recent weeks, and it's helped Eklund to heat up. He finds himself on a four-game point streak that consists of two goals and four assists. For the season overall, Eklund has registered 15 points (four goals, 11 assists) in 19 outings. He is well on his way to surpassing the 45 points he had during his rookie campaign last year.
2 days ago   
Vitek Vanecek  • G  •  Sharks

Vitek Vanecek Unavailable On Monday

San Jose Sharks goaltender Vitek Vanecek (upper body) will not dress for Monday's clash against Detroit. He sustained an upper-body injury against Pittsburgh on Sunday and is considered day-to-day. Playing on a struggling team, Vanecek hasn't celebrated many victories in 2024-25, going 2-5-1 while allowing 3.36 goals with a .899 save percentage. Mackenzie Blackwood, who is 3-5-3, will start Monday's game, with highly-rated prospect Yaroslav Askarov summoned from the minors to work as the backup. The Sharks have a back-to-back set later in the week, meaning Askarov might see action very soon. He has managed a 6-3-0 record in the AHL this season with a 1.92 goals-against average and a .939 save percentage.
2 days ago   
Mackenzie Blackwood  • G  •  Sharks

Mackenzie Blackwood Shuts Out Former Team

San Jose Sharks goaltender Mackenzie Blackwood found an answer to all 44 shots the New Jersey Devils generated against him on Sunday, producing his first shutout of the season in a 1-0 win. Blackwood, a former Devil, improved to 3-4-2 for the season. Life on the Sharks roster tends to be difficult for goalies, but Blackwood has made it look easy lately. All of his three wins have come in his last four starts. Blackwood's goals-against average stands at 3.10, and he has recorded a .910 save percentage. The 27-year-old shares the net with Vitek Vanecek in San Jose and will likely get the night off against Philadelphia on Monday.
Nov 11   
Jake Walman  • D  •  Sharks

Jake Walman Remains Out On Sunday

San Jose Sharks defenseman Jake Walman (upper body) will miss a third consecutive game on Sunday versus New Jersey. He was initially regarded as a game-time decision for the matchup. It's been a productive campaign for Walman, who has recorded nine points, 35 shots, 22 blocks, and 16 hits in 12 appearances. Rookie Jack Thompson will continue to fill in for Walman. Thompson recently scored his first career goal and has picked up four points in eight games. However, three of his points have come on the power play, and San Jose faces a good penalty-killing team on Sunday, making it tough for Thompson to add to his account.
Nov 10   
Jake Walman  • D  •  Sharks

Jake Walman Will Not Play Thursday

San Jose Sharks defenseman Jake Walman (upper body) will not play on Thursday due to an upper-body injury. Walman has had a weird couple of weeks, first contributing seven points in a three-game stretch last week, then getting healthy scratched for disciplinary reasons on Tuesday, and now missing Thursday's game with a new injury. It's unfortunate timing, as Walman has been on a tear recently, but hopefully the 28-year-old's injury isn't severe. Jack Thompson will once again step in for Walman and should get a little powerplay time, but expect Timothy Liljegren to see the most time with the man advantage.
Nov 7   
Ty Dellandrea  • C  •  Sharks

Ty Dellandrea Ready To Rejoin Action On Tuesday

San Jose Sharks center Ty Dellandrea (hand) has been activated from Injured Reserve and is poised to re-enter the lineup on Tuesday versus Columbus. The 24-year-old has missed four games with a hand injury. Dellandrea has been limited to one goal in nine appearances in a bottom-six role. He currently holds no fantasy value, but Dellandrea will be a useful addition to the Sharks lineup as a player who can win faceoffs on a consistent basis. This season, he has won 52.9 percent of his duels at the dot. With Macklin Celebrini (hip) also back in the lineup, San Jose has sent Daniil Gushchin and Ethan Cardwell down to the minors.
Nov 5   
Jake Walman  • D  •  Sharks

Jake Walman Sits As Healthy Scratch On Tuesday

San Jose Sharks defenseman Jake Walman will be a healthy scratch against Columbus on Tuesday. Walman recently erupted for seven points in three games, and he's been by far the most productive blue-liner on the team, but Sharks head coach Ryan Warsofsky has decided to sit him for Tuesday's game. Walman's work includes one goal and eight assists in 13 games this season. Jack Thompson, who has tallied three assists in six appearances, will re-enter the lineup on Tuesday. He will skate on the second defensive pairing and with the second power-play unit.
Nov 5   
Macklin Celebrini  • C  •  Sharks

Macklin Celebrini Ready To Return On Tuesday

San Jose Sharks center Macklin Celebrini (hip) has told reporters he will return to the lineup on Tuesday versus Columbus. The teenage sensation hurt his hip in San Jose's season opener. The injury is an early blow for Celebrini's rookie campaign, but he should still have a good shot at winning the rookie scoring race. In his debut, Celebrini posted one goal and one assist. He joined Tyler Toffoli and Mikael Granlund on the first line Monday, and Celebrini should get a lot of power-play usage once he's back in the lineup.
Nov 4   
Timothy Liljegren  • D  •  Sharks

Timothy Liljegren Traded To Sharks

The San Jose Sharks have acquired defenseman Timothy Liljegren in a trade with the Toronto Maple Leafs. Defenseman Matt Benning went the other way, along with a 2025 third-round and a 2026 sixth-round draft pick. Liljegren skated in just one game with the Maple Leafs this season, sitting as a healthy scratch. He made 55 appearances last season and performed well. Liljegren finished the 2023-24 campaign with 23 points (three goals, 20 assists), 62 shots, 116 blocks, and 92 hits. He should be a good addition to the Sharks blue line and will definitely have a chance to play regularly. Benning, on the other hand, will have to get used to sitting in the press box. He has zero points in seven games this season with seven shots, 10 blocks, and nine hits.
Oct 31   
Mikael Granlund  • C  •  Sharks

Mikael Granlund Leads The Charge In First Sharks Win

San Jose Sharks forward Mikael Granlund produced three points as the team finally earned its first win of the season on Monday, beating Utah 5-4 in overtime. Granlund, who is working as the first-line center during Macklin Celebrini's (hip) absence, finished with one goal and two assists. All of his points came after the Sharks had fallen 4-1 behind ahead of the third period. San Jose appears to be heading toward another miserable campaign, but Granlund has still found a lot of success on a struggling team. He has scored in four consecutive games and sits on a six-game point streak. The 32-year-old boasts five goals and eight assists for the season with 10 games played.
Oct 29   
Ty Dellandrea  • C  •  Sharks

Ty Dellandrea Out On Monday

San Jose Sharks center Ty Dellandrea (upper body) will not be available for Monday's contest against Utah. Per Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now, Dellandrea is nursing an upper-body injury and is considered day-to-day. Dellandrea has filled a bottom-six role in San Jose, averaging 12:33 of ice time. He's notched one goal in nine appearances while delivering 24 hits and winning 52.9 percent of his faceoffs. Givani Smith is expected to fill in for Dellandrea on Monday. So far this season, Smith has been limited to one appearance, logging 7:59 of action in an 8-3 loss to Winnipeg on Oct. 18. He produced a game-high four hits in the contest with one block. On the offensive end, Smith has picked up only 22 points (nine goals, 13 assists) in 156 career games.
Oct 28   
Macklin Celebrini  • C  •  Sharks

Macklin Celebrini To Miss At Least Two More Weeks

San Jose Sharks center Macklin Celebrini (lower body) will be out for at least two more weeks. Celebrini enjoyed a multi-point debut on opening night against St. Louis on Oct. 10 but has been out since then, missing five contests. He's set to sit out seven more games until the team re-evaluates him in early November. Mikael Granlund will continue to fill first-line center duties until Celebrini is back. He has notched six assists in six games with 18 shots this season. Alex Wennberg is currently deployed at center on the second line, but he has yet to register any points, despite also seeing time on the first power-play unit.
Oct 21   
William Eklund  • LW  •  Sharks

William Eklund Returns With A Power-Play Goal

San Jose Sharks left wing William Eklund scored a power-play goal in his return to the lineup on Sunday versus Colorado. He returned to work following a one-game absence with an upper-body injury. Eklund scored his first goal of the season late in the first period, but it ended up being the Sharks' lone marker as they couldn't hang with the Avalanche in a 4-1 loss. While working over four minutes on the power play, Eklund ended up logging 18:59 of ice time. It was a slow start to the campaign for the Swede, but he has now collected three points (one goal, two assists) in his past two appearances.
Oct 21   
William Eklund  • LW  •  Sharks

William Eklund Out On Friday

San Jose Sharks left wing William Eklund (upper body) will not be in the lineup against Winnipeg on Friday. The young winger was able to play through an upper-body injury on Thursday versus Chicago but will take some time off to rest on Friday after admitting that he isn't 100 percent. Eklund has started his sophomore campaign strongly, posting three assists in four games with 11 shots on goal. Danil Gushchin could be Eklund's replacement on the first line in Friday's matchup. He has been a healthy scratch for three games but worked on the top line in Wednesday's practice when Eklund missed the session.
Oct 18   
William Eklund  • LW  •  Sharks

William Eklund Skips Wednesday's Practice

San Jose Sharks left wing William Eklund didn't practice on Wednesday due to an upper-body injury. According to Sharks head coach Ryan Warsofsky, Eklund is dealing with a "little nagging" injury and is "probably a game-time decision" for Thursday's matchup against Chicago. Eklund has been a member of the first line to start the season, contributing one assist with nine shots. Danil Gushchin, who has been a healthy scratch for a couple of games, filled in for Eklund on the top line in Wednesday's practice. He could be an intriguing DFS target for managers on Thursday in a favorable matchup if Eklund cannot play and Gushchin maintains the spot.
Oct 16   
Macklin Celebrini  • C  •  Sharks

Macklin Celebrini Placed On Injured Reserve

San Jose Sharks center Macklin Celebrini (lower body) has been placed on Injured Reserve. He is considered week-to-week after reportedly playing through a hip injury in the season opener. Celebrini shined with two points in his NHL debut on Thursday versus St. Louis but will now have to sit out at least two games. His first opportunity to return comes on Thursday versus Chicago. Until then, fantasy managers should expect to see Mikael Granlund center San Jose's first line. Meanwhile, Klim Kostin will fill the open spot in the top six and join the second line for Saturday's game against Anaheim.
Oct 12   
Macklin Celebrini  • C  •  Sharks

Macklin Celebrini Nursing A Lower-Body Injury

San Jose Sharks center Macklin Celebrini is being evaluated for a lower-body injury. The top pick of this year's draft battled a lower-body injury during preseason but was able to make his NHL debut on Thursday night against St. Louis. Celebrini tallied a goal and assist while logging 17:35 of ice time. However, he missed practice on Friday and is now doubtful for Saturday's clash versus Anaheim. Mikael Granlund took over the first-line center spot in Friday's practice and could remain in the role for Saturday's game. Granlund would have extra fantasy value as a top-line center. He led the Sharks in scoring last season and kicked off the 2024-25 campaign with a power-play assist in Thursday's 5-4 overtime loss.
Oct 11   
Macklin Celebrini  • C  •  Sharks

Macklin Celebrini Notches Two Points In NHL Debut

San Jose Sharks center Macklin Celebrini enjoyed a prolific NHL debut on Thursday, picking up two points in a 5-4 overtime loss to St. Louis. He opened the scoring with seven minutes played and tallied an assist on a Tyler Toffoli goal near the end of the first period. At 18 years and 119 days old, Celebrini became the third-youngest player in NHL history with a multi-point outing in his debut. Celebrini logged 17:35 of ice time, with 1:44 of it coming on the power play, and finished with an even rating while firing off two shots on goal. It was the perfect start to Celebrini's NHL career, but tougher challenges are definitely up ahead for him.
Oct 11   
Macklin Celebrini  • C  •  Sharks

Macklin Celebrini Expected To Play In Season Opener

San Jose Sharks center Macklin Celebrini (lower body) will play in Thursday's season opener against St. Louis, head coach Ryan Warsofsky has confirmed. Celebrini sustained a lower-body injury in a preseason game at the start of the month and has been out of action because of it. However, he will be good to go for his debut on Thursday. The 18-year-old will pick up first-line center duties. Tyler Toffoli and William Eklund skated alongside him in Monday's practice, and it's likely the trio will stick together for Thursday's contest against a Blues team that allowed 3.02 goals per game last season and won't have Torey Krug (ankle) available in defense.
Oct 8   
Macklin Celebrini  • C  •  Sharks

Macklin Celebrini To Miss Saturday's Action

San Jose Sharks center Macklin Celebrini (lower body) will not play in Saturday's preseason finale against the Vegas Golden Knights. The rookie phenom has battled a lower-body injury this week after getting hurt in a meeting with Utah on Tuesday. There's still some time left for Celebrini to get healthy for the season opener, as San Jose won't be in action until Thursday. Celebrini is considered a Calder Trophy favorite this season, along with Philadelphia forward Matvei Michkov. Assuming he doesn't run into serious health problems, Celebrini should have no issues getting around the 60-point mark.
Oct 5   
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