Smith scored a goal and added two PIM in Friday's 4-2 loss to the Oilers.
Smith scored for the fourth game in a row -- he has five goals and three assists in that span. He got the Sharks on the board in the first period of this contest. Smith is up to 18 goals, 45 points, 122 shots on net, 18 PIM and a minus-10 rating over 71 appearances. Fantasy managers in redraft formats should have the 20-year-old on their radar by now, as he's put together a strong rookie season.
Sharks' Will Smith: Racks up four points Wednesday
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Smith scored a goal on three shots, dished three assists and went plus-2 in Wednesday's 8-7 overtime loss to the Wild.
Smith has four goals and three assists during his three-game point streak. Both of the Sharks' top rookies, Smith and Macklin Celebrini, had great performances despite the overtime loss. For the season, Smith has 17 goals, 27 helpers, 12 power-play points, 121 shots on net and a minus-10 rating over 70 appearances. The Sharks have four games left on the schedule, so Smith still has plenty of time to help fantasy managers pad their scoring numbers.
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Sharks' Will Smith: Nets pair of goals Monday
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Smith netted two goals, including one on a power play, and tallied four shots on net in Monday's 3-2 loss to Calgary.
Smith was the lone player to find the back of the net for either team throughout the first two periods. The Flames tallied three goals in the final period before Smith netted his second goal of the game on a late power play. The 20-year-old forward is up to 16 goals, 40 points and 118 shots on goal in 69 appearances this season. Smith's rookie campaign has been a strong showing overall but has taken a step up as of late. The fourth overall selection in the 2023 NHL Draft has 17 points in his last 19 games. With three goals in his last two games, Smith has good value in fantasy, making him a strong waiver wire target in most formats.
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Sharks' Will Smith: Tallies lone goal in loss
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Smith scored a goal on three shots and added two PIM in Saturday's 5-1 loss to the Kraken.
Smith ended an eight-game goal drought with this tally. In that span, he was limited to two assists despite pumping 17 shots on net. The 20-year-old's recent dry spell aside, he's made a great first impression on a rebuilding team. Smith has 14 goals, 38 points, 114 shots on net and a minus-13 rating across 68 appearances as a rookie.
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Sharks' Will Smith: Picks up power-play assist
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Smith logged a power-play assist and went minus-3 in Saturday's 6-1 loss to the Rangers.
Smith has been limited to a pair of helpers over his last five contests. The 20-year-old forward assisted on Cameron Lund's first NHL tally late in the third period to break up Jonathan Quick's shutout bid. Smith is up to 37 points (11 on the power play), 105 shots on net and a minus-12 rating through 64 appearances this season. He's been good with 11 points through 12 outings in March, but there could still be some ups and downs for Smith as he works on closing out 2024-25 on a high note.
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Sharks' Will Smith: Garners helper in Saturday's win
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Smith notched an assist and went plus-2 in Saturday's 3-1 win over the Bruins.
Smith set up Lucas Carlsson's first goal as a Shark at 16:37 of the third period, and that tally held up as the game-winner. The 20-year-old Smith had been held off the scoresheet in the previous two contests, but he still has four goals and six assists over 10 outings in March. For the season, he's fourth in the rookie scoring race with 36 points over 62 appearances. He's added 103 shots on net and a minus-9 rating this season while mostly seeing top-six minutes since late December.
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Sharks' Will Smith: Earns two points in win
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Smith scored a goal on three shots, added a power-play assist and went plus-2 in Thursday's 4-2 win over the Blackhawks.
Smith's hot streak continued with another multi-point effort, his fourth in eight games. He's riding a five-game point streak with three goals and four assists in that span. The 19-year-old has really settled into a top-six role lately, and he's now at 13 goals, 35 points (10 on the power play), 94 shots on net and a minus-10 rating through 59 outings this season.
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Sharks' Will Smith: Puts up helper
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Smith logged an assist and two shots on goal in Tuesday's 3-2 loss to the Predators.
Smith continues to impress in a top-six role. He has four goals and six assists over his last eight outings, with his latest contribution being the set-up play on Collin Graf's third-period tally Tuesday. For the season, Smith is up to 33 points, 91 shots on net and a minus-12 rating across 58 appearances. While those aren't Macklin Celebrini numbers, Smith has had a strong rookie year and looks to be a big part of the Sharks' offense for years to come.
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Sharks' Will Smith: Tallies late on power play
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Smith scored a power-play goal on three shots in Saturday's 4-2 loss to the Islanders.
Smith has gotten on the scoresheet in six of the last seven games, earning four goals and five assists in that span. He's also earned five power-play points during that stretch of play. The 19-year-old is up to 32 points (12 goals, 20 helpers) through 57 contests this season. He's compiled nine power-play points, 89 shots on net and a minus-12 rating while filling a top-six role in recent weeks.
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Sharks' Will Smith: Pockets power-play assist
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Smith notched a power-play assist, two shots on goal and a minus-2 rating in Thursday's 7-3 loss to the Avalanche.
Smith stayed hot on offense -- he has three goals and five assists over his last six outings. The 19-year-old set up a tally by Macklin Celebrini in the third period, which got Celebrini to the 20-goal mark. Smith hasn't enjoyed the same success as a rookie in 2024-25, but he's at a decent 31 points (20 helpers) with 86 shots on net and a minus-11 rating across 56 appearances.
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Sharks' Will Smith: Third two-point game in last four
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Smith had a goal and an assist in a 6-2 win over Buffalo on Tuesday night.
Smith's goal extended the Sharks' lead to 5-2 at 12:49 of the third period when he scored blocker side from the left circle on a 3-on-1 rush. The 19-year-old has put up three, two-point games (three goals, three assists) in his last four appearances. Smith is a distant fourth on the rookie scoring list with 30 points (11 goals, 19 assists), but his upside is immense.
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Sharks' Will Smith: Three-game, five-point streak
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Smith scored a power-play goal in a 5-3 loss to the Senators on Saturday.
Smith has two goals and three assists during his five-point streak (two goals, three assists), and he has 13 points (four goals, nine assists) in his last 13 outings. Don't over-invest in single-year formats. Smith is on a nice run, and he certainly has talent -- he sits in a tie for fourth in the NHL rookie chase with 28 points. But he's just 19 years of age, and in the last three seasons, he's played a total of 97 games, including 41 at Boston College last season. Smith will invariably hit the exhaustion wall that all young college players hit.
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Sharks' Will Smith: Two points in OT loss
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Smith scored a goal and added an assist in Thursday's 4-3 overtime loss to the Canadiens.
The fourth overall pick in the 2023 Draft produced his first multi-point performance since Jan. 20, helping to set up Fabian Zetterlund early in the first period before snapping home a tally of his own late in the second. Smith is coming into his own, racking up three goals and 11 points over the last 12 games with an impressive plus-8 rating for a Sharks team that has only one win during that span.
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Sharks' Will Smith: Posts helper in loss
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Smith notched an assist, two blocked shots and two PIM in Saturday's 8-3 loss to the Stars.
Smith has two goals and six helpers over his last nine outings. The 19-year-old forward set up a Fabian Zetterlund tally in the second period. Smith started slow this season, but he's really settled in as a top-six option for the Sharks. He's at 23 points, 68 shots on net and a minus-9 rating across 49 appearances in his rookie campaign.
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Sharks' Will Smith: Riding six-game point streak
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Smith provided an assist in Thursday's 6-2 loss to the Kraken.
Smith has been hot recently, earning two goals and five assists, along with a plus-7 rating, during his six-game point streak. The 19-year-old forward kept the good times going when he set up Carl Grundstrom's tally in the first period. Smith has grown into more production and ice time as the season progresses. He's now at 22 points, 63 shots on net and a minus-10 rating over 46 appearances.
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Sharks' Will Smith: Lights lamp in Saturday's loss
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Smith scored a goal on three shots in Saturday's 7-2 loss to the Panthers.
Smith extended his point streak to four games (two goals, three assists), and he's gone plus-5 in that span. The 19-year-old also led all Sharks forward with 18:43 of ice time Saturday, his third-highest mark in a game this season. He has eight goals, 12 assists, 62 shots on net and a minus-12 rating across 44 appearances and looks to be gaining trust with head coach Ryan Warsofsky. Smith has played on the top line lately and may be worth considering in fantasy formats that value offense.
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Sharks' Will Smith: Logs assist Thursday
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Smith posted an assist and went plus-3 in Thursday's 6-5 loss to the Predators.
Smith has a goal and four helpers over his last six outings. The 19-year-old forward was on the top line at even strength Thursday for the fourth straight game, which likely explains his improved production. He's now at seven goals, 12 assists, 59 shots on net and a minus-13 rating through 43 appearances.
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Sharks' Will Smith: Collects two points Monday
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Smith notched one goal and one assist in Monday's 6-3 loss to Boston.
Smith had two helpers in 10 outings going into Monday's game, but the Boston native and former Boston College player put on a show at TD Garden. The rookie forward has seven goals, 17 points and 58 shots on net through 41 games this season.
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Sharks' Will Smith: Deals assist Tuesday
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Smith notched an assist and two shots on goal in Tuesday's 6-3 win over the Red Wings.
Smith has gone eight games without a goal, but he has two helpers over his last five appearances. The 19-year-old forward has moved around the lineup at times, but he was able to take a regular shift Tuesday after getting benched in Saturday's loss to the Wild. Smith is up to 15 points, 55 shots on net and a minus-15 rating over 38 contests in 2024-25.
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