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William Eklund Fantasy Stats

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San Jose Sharks

Left Winger #72

Healthy
Height / Weight 5'10"  /  185 lbs.
Date of Birth (Age) Oct 12, 2002 (23)

2025-26 Rankings

Current LW26

Season Stats

SCORING
SEASON TEAM POS GP FPTS GS G A PTS SOG SH% PPG SHG HAT BLK PIM +/-
2021-22SJLW946.2004480.000042-3
2022-23SJLW865.842131811.100066-5
2023-24SJLW80582.14416294512812.58017230-45
2024-25SJLW77652.33217415815111.36104629-7
2025-26SJLW39382.91611172810510.53002822-18
Career 213 1729.3 96 46 92 138 410 11.2 17 1 1 156 89 -78

Game Log

SCORING
TEAM OPP POS FPTS GS G A PTS SOG SH% PPG SHG HAT BLK PIM +/-
Dec 16, 2025 SJCGYLW9.3001120.000012+1
Dec 18, 2025 SJDALLW12.0100060.000000-3
Dec 20, 2025 SJSEALW15.0000080.000000-3
Dec 23, 2025 SJVEGLW11.8100050.000014-1
Dec 27, 2025 SJVANLW20.81112425.000010+1
Dec 29, 2025 SJANALW10.011011100.000000-1
Dec 31, 2025 SJMINLW6.510110000000
Jan 3, 2026 SJTBLW4.3000020.000014-1
Jan 6, 2026 SJCBJLW19.6001160.000020-1
Jan 7, 2026 SJLALW19.00101520.000000+2
Last 10 128.3 5 3 4 7 39 7.7 0 0 0 6 10 -6

William Eklund News

William Eklund  • LW  •  Sharks

William Eklund Could Be an Option Tuesday

San Jose Sharks winger William Eklund (lower body) has traveled with the team and could be ready to return to action on Tuesday night against the Minnesota Wild, Curtis Pashelka of The San Jose Mercury News reports. The Swedish offensive talent has sat out four games due to a lower-body injury. Eklund has overcome a slow start to the season to register nine points (four goals, five assists) across his past six outings. Overall, he has managed five goals and 11 points in 12 games. If Eklund returns to the lineup, Collin Graf will likely need to give up his spot on the second line.
Nov 11   
William Eklund  • LW  •  Sharks

William Eklund Moved to Injured Reserve

San Jose Sharks left wing William Eklund (lower body) was placed on Injured Reserve on Friday and will miss a third consecutive game against the Winnipeg Jets. In a corresponding move, San Jose activated Ryan Reaves (lower body) from Injured Reserve. Eklund, who has amassed 11 points (five goals, six assists) in 12 games, will also sit out Saturday's clash against the Florida Panthers. Collin Graf is expected to take Eklund's place in the top six for Friday's contest. Graf had a short-handed assist in Wednesday's 6-1 victory over the Seattle Kraken, but he has struggled with consistent offensive production, totaling four points (one goal and three assists) in 13 games this season.
Nov 7   
William Eklund  • LW  •  Sharks

William Eklund to Remain Out Wednesday

San Jose Sharks left wing William Eklund (lower body) will be unavailable for a second consecutive game on Wednesday against the Seattle Kraken, Curtis Pashelka of The San Jose Mercury News reports. The Swedish forward has boosted his scoring rate lately, becoming one of the leading figures in attack. Only Macklin Celebrini (18) has recorded more points than Eklund (11) with the Sharks this season. Eklund has produced five goals and six assists in 12 appearances. Adam Gaudette (upper body), who has missed four games, could be Eklund's replacement in the lineup on Wednesday. Due to his limited skillset, Gaudette doesn't have much fantasy value, but he could generate interest in some formats if he steps into a top-six role during Eklund's absence.
Nov 5   
William Eklund  • LW  •  Sharks

William Eklund Has Three Points in Sunday's Win

San Jose Sharks left wing William Eklund collected three points as the team beat the Minnesota Wild 6-5 in overtime on Sunday. Eklund started the scoring spree in the contest with a power-play goal and also tallied San Jose's third goal of the night. He completed his three-point effort with an assist on Tyler Toffoli's power-play goal in the third period. After a very quiet start to the season, Eklund has suddenly burst into life, amassing seven points (three goals, four assists) over the past three games. He's had nine points (four goals, five assists) in nine games across the entire campaign. Now that San Jose's offense is clicking, Eklund is in a great spot to keep putting points on the board.
Oct 27   
William Eklund  • LW  •  Sharks

William Eklund Back at 100 Percent in Training Camp

San Jose Sharks left wing William Eklund (wrist) said on Thursday that he's back at 100 percent ahead of the new season. The 22-year-old had offseason surgery after injuring his wrist in early May while playing for Sweden ahead of the World Championship. Eklund has become a key part of the Sharks offense and notched 58 points (17 goals, 41 assists) in 77 games during his sophomore campaign last term. He'll look to make further progress this season, surrounded by other promising offensive talents like Macklin Celebrini and Will Smith.
Sep 19   
William Eklund  • LW  •  Sharks

William Eklund Skates With Sharks

San Jose Sharks left wing William Eklund (wrist) was on the ice for an informal skate on Monday. According to Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now, Eklund worked "without obvious limitation." This is a good sign that Eklund will be ready for the start of the season. The Swedish winger suffered a nasty wrist laceration in the spring during a pre-tournament game ahead of the World Championship. He underwent surgery and was ruled out for three months. Eklund, who signed a three-year, $16.8 million extension during the summer, finished his second NHL campaign with 58 points (17 goals, 41 assists) in 77 contests. He's an exciting talent, and Eklund's fantasy value will likely continue to grow in 2025-26.
Sep 9   
William Eklund  • LW  •  Sharks

William Eklund Signs Three-Year Extension with Sharks

San Jose Sharks left wing William Eklund has secured a three-year contract extension. He was handed a $16.8 million deal that will begin with the 2026-27 season. The Swedish forward has just finished his second season in the NHL, recording 58 points (17 goals, 41 assists) in 77 games. He's only 22 years old and has plenty of untapped potential. Fantasy managers should keep Eklund on their radar, as he is likely to continue playing a key role for a rebuilding Sharks team.
Jul 2   
William Eklund  • LW  •  Sharks

William Eklund Undergoes Wrist Surgery

San Jose Sharks left wing William Eklund (wrist) underwent surgery on Monday and is expected to be out for approximately three months. Eklund was involved in a scary incident over the weekend when his right wrist was cut by a skate during an exhibition game with Team Sweden. Unfortunately for Eklund, the injury means he will not be able to represent Sweden at the upcoming World Championships, but he will be good to go for the start of the next NHL season. The Sharks expect big things from Eklund, who pushed his career highs to 17 goals, 41 assists, and 58 points in 77 appearances this term.
May 6   
William Eklund  • LW  •  Sharks

William Eklund Suffers Cut Wrist

San Jose Sharks left wing William Eklund suffered a cut to his wrist while playing for his native Sweden. In a contest against Czechia, it appeared that Eklund was cut on the left wrist by the skate of Vancouver Canucks defenseman Filip Hronek. He was taken to the hospital, and Eklund's agent, Todd Diamond, provided an encouraging update to San Jose Hockey Now. "He's stable," Diamond said. "Looks like it didn't cut key tendons or nerves at the moment." Eklund has been preparing for the World Championships with Team Sweden, but it seems he may be forced to miss the tournament due to the injury. Playing with the Sharks, Eklund enjoyed a career year in 2024-25, accumulating 58 points (17 goals, 41 assists) in 77 games. He is only 22 and is seen as a big part of San Jose's future.
May 4   
William Eklund  • LW  •  Sharks

William Eklund Ruled Out For Thursday

San Jose Sharks left wing William Eklund (upper body) will remain absent for Thursday's meeting with Tampa Bay. Eklund sustained an upper-body injury against Vancouver on Dec. 23 and is forced to miss a fourth consecutive contest. Klim Kostin has received top-six usage during Eklund's unavailability but has recorded zero points with zero shots in two games since returning from an upper-body injury. Kostin's work, in general, has left a lot to be desired this season, as the Russian forward has posted just four points (one goal, three assists) in 22 appearances.
Jan 2, 2025   
William Eklund  • LW  •  Sharks

William Eklund To Miss Third Straight Game On Tuesday

San Jose Sharks left wing William Eklund (upper body) will not be in the lineup for Tuesday's matchup against Philadelphia. The talented winger has returned to the ice but isn't yet ready for game action, missing a third consecutive contest. Eklund is tied for the second-most points on the team with 27 (seven goals, 20 assists). With him missing, Klim Kostin will work in a top-six role, with Nikolai Kovalenko possibly also getting extra usage. He will replace Carl Grundstrom (upper body) in the lineup. Eklund's next opportunity to return will come on Thursday versus Tampa Bay.
Dec 30, 2024   
William Eklund  • LW  •  Sharks

William Eklund Will Not Play On Friday

San Jose Sharks left wing William Eklund (undisclosed) will drop out of the lineup on Friday versus Vegas. He was injured in Monday's matchup against Vancouver and needs more time to recover. The 22-year-old is considered day-to-day. Eklund has been San Jose's second-highest scorer this season, registering 27 points (seven goals, 20 assists) in 36 outings. With his absence on Friday, Barclay Goodrow will get a look on the first line. Goodrow is having a difficult campaign with the Sharks, sporting only three points (two goals, one assist) through 32 appearances with a minus-17 rating.
Dec 27, 2024   
William Eklund  • LW  •  Sharks

William Eklund A Game-Time Call For Saturday

San Jose Sharks left wing William Eklund (undisclosed) has been labeled as a game-time call for Saturday's matchup against Buffalo. The 22-year-old would be a big loss for the Sharks, as Eklund has enjoyed his best spell of the season lately. He has tallied seven points (two goals, five assists) in six games. Only Mikael Granlund (24) has scored more points on the Sharks roster than Eklund (16) in 2024-25. Will Smith will return to the lineup on Saturday and might see extra action because of Eklund's absence.
Nov 23, 2024   
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.
Nov 19, 2024   
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, 2024   
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, 2024   
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, 2024   
William Eklund  • LW  •  Sharks

William Eklund Back At Practice On Sunday

San Jose Sharks forward William Eklund (upper body) returned to practice on Sunday after missing the previous session. Eklund was unable to practice on Friday and was ruled day-to-day with an upper-body injury. However, following San Jose's off day on Saturday, Eklund made a quick return to the ice. The 21-year-old skated with Tyler Toffoli and Macklin Celebrini. Only Mikael Granlund (60) had more points than Eklund (45) with the Sharks last season, and the young Swede should have another fine campaign in 2024-25.
Sep 29, 2024   
William Eklund  • LW  •  Sharks

William Eklund Day-To-Day With Upper-Body Injury

San Jose Sharks forward William Eklund is considered day-to-day with an upper-body injury. Sharks head coach Ryan Warsofsky expects Eklund to recover in time for the team's regular-season opener on Oct. 10 versus St. Louis. Eklund will enter his sophomore campaign after having a decent run as a rookie. The 21-year-old registered 45 points (16 goals, 29 assists) in 80 games last season. Eklund has been competing for a first-line spot in training camp. The injury will be a setback for him, but he should still feature heavily in the Sharks attack this season, even in a lesser role.
Sep 28, 2024   
William Eklund  • LW  •  Sharks

William Eklund Celebrates First Hat Trick On Saturday

San Jose Sharks forward William Eklund scored all of his team's goals in Saturday's 3-2 overtime triumph over St. Louis. He registered a pair of power-play goals in the second period and finished the game in overtime with 1:02 left to play. At 21 years and 177 days old, Eklund became the fifth-youngest player in franchise history to score a hat trick. The rookie from Sweden is finishing the campaign strongly and has been kept off the score sheet just once in the past eight games. Eklund has totaled 15 goals and 25 assists in 74 games for the season.
Apr 7, 2024   
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