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Two helpers in overtime win Wennberg registered two assists, including one on the power play, in Monday's 5-4 overtime win over the Red Wings.

Impact Wennberg snapped a five-game point drought when he set up William Eklund's first goal of the contest, and he added another helper on a Tyler Toffoli goal. Through the first 20 games, Wennberg has been extremely streaky in a middle-six role -- he's had two extended droughts sandwiched around a stretch of seven points in seven games. The playmaking center has three goals, six helpers, 27 shots on net, 15 blocked shots, 12 hits and a minus-2 rating.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Malkin scores shootout winner to help Penguins top Sharks 4-3

Evgeni Malkin scored the deciding goal in the shootout and the Pittsburgh Penguins beat the San Jose Sharks 4-3

4 DAYS AGO • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Top 10 Plays of the Week | NHL.com Top 10 Plays of the Week: Alex Wennberg's overtime heroics

NOVEMBER 9 • NHL.COM

Energizer OT Winner: Wennberg | NHL.com Alex Wennberg scores his fourth career overtime goal

NOVEMBER 6 • NHL.COM

Wins it in overtime Wennberg scored the game-winning goal and added two PIM in Tuesday's 2-1 overtime win over the Blue Jackets.

Impact Wennberg scored for the third time in five games, tallying at 3:11 of overtime to steal the win for the Sharks in a game where they were outshot 50-27. The 30-year-old center remained on the second line Tuesday despite the return of Macklin Celebrini from a lower-body injury. Wennberg is up to three goals, seven points, 21 shots on net, 13 blocked shots and an even plus-minus rating over 14 appearances.

NOVEMBER 6 • ROTOWIRE

Celebrini returns from injury and Wennberg scores in OT to lift Sharks over Blue Jackets 2-1

Alex Wennberg scored 3:11 into overtime and the San Jose Sharks celebrated the return of No. 1 overall draft pick Macklin Celebrini with a 2-1 win over the Columbus Blue Jackets

NOVEMBER 6 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Stays warm with goal Wennberg scored a goal and blocked two shots in Thursday's 3-2 win over the Blackhawks.

Impact Wennberg has two goals and four assists over his last five contests. The 30-year-old center has warmed up, and it's helped the Sharks be more successful as a team. In addition to his six points, he has 17 shots on net, 13 blocked shots and a minus-2 rating through 12 appearances. Three of his points have come on the power play.

NOVEMBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Will Smith scores twice for first NHL goals, Sharks beat Blackhawks 3-2 for third straight win

Will Smith scored twice for his first NHL goals, and the San Jose Sharks beat the Chicago Blackhawks 3-2

NOVEMBER 1 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Generates assist in win Wennberg notched an assist in Tuesday's 4-2 win over the Kings.

Impact Wennberg's resurgence on offense has seen him pick up five points over his last four games. That's all of his scoring this season, and the center has added 16 shots on net, 11 blocked shots, eight hits and a minus-3 rating through 11 appearances. Wennberg looks set to hold down the second-line center spot until Macklin Celebrini (lower body) is able to return, at which point Wennberg would likely move to the third line.

OCTOBER 30 • ROTOWIRE

Seals comeback win Wennberg scored a power-play goal on six shots, added an assist and went plus-4 in Monday's 5-4 overtime win over Utah.

Impact Wennberg helped out on Tyler Toffoli's game-tying goal before scoring the game-winner himself at 1:26 of overtime. The standout number here is six shots -- that matches Wennberg's career high for shots in a game, a mark he last achieved Oct. 14, 2014 in his rookie campaign. The playmaking center has four points, 15 shots on net, 10 blocked shots and a minus-4 rating through 10 outings this season, with all of his points coming over the last three contests.

OCTOBER 29 • ROTOWIRE

Wennberg's OT goal gives Sharks 5-4 win over Utah for 1st win

Alexander Wennberg scored a power-play goal at 1:26 of overtime and the San Jose Sharks beat the Utah Hockey Club 5-4 for their first win of the season

OCTOBER 29 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Sharks' Alex Wennberg Pots OT-Winner To Cap Off Wild Comeback vs. Utah HC

OCTOBER 29 • YOUTUBE

Gets on scoresheet with two helpers Wennberg logged a pair of power-play assist, two shots on goal and two hits in Thursday's 3-2 loss to the Kings.

Impact These were Wennberg's first points in eight appearances to begin his Sharks career. The 30-year-old center was signed to a two-year, $10 million contract in free agency, but as a playmaker, he was always likely to struggle with unproven teammates all around him. Wennberg has added nine shots on net, seven blocked shots, five hits and a minus-7 rating. He has more value on the ice than in fantasy as a pass-first, defensive center.

OCTOBER 25 • ROTOWIRE

Inks $10 million deal Wennberg agreed to terms on a two-year, $10 million contract with the Sharks on Monday, Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet reports.

Impact Wennberg barely made the 30-point threshold this past season, needing 79 regular-season games split between the Kraken and Rangers to do it. The 29-year-old center looks poised to slot into a third-line role but could also be shifted to wing if the Sharks want to keep youngster Will Smith in his natural position.

JULY 1 • ROTOWIRE

Wennberg helps Rangers steal Game 3 with OT winner | NHL Mic Drop | Panthers vs. Rangers

MAY 28 • YOUTUBE

Down 2-1, Panthers still have plenty of hope in East final against Rangers

Carter Verhaeghe pulled his vehicle out of the players’ parking lot after leaving the Florida Panthers’ practice facility on Monday afternoon, only to notice about 50 fans standing...

MAY 27 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Nets game-winning goal Wennberg scored a goal on two shots in Sunday's 5-4 overtime win over the Panthers in Game 3.

Impact Wennberg tallied 5:35 into the extra session to fend off the Panthers. This was the Rangers' second overtime win in a row, giving them a 2-1 series lead in the Eastern Conference Finals. Playing in a third-line role, Wennberg hasn't generated much on offense with two points through 13 playoff games, but he's added 17 blocked shots and 11 shots on net as a defensively responsible center.

MAY 27 • ROTOWIRE

Florida Panthers lose Game 3 of East finals despite mostly dominant performance

By most measures, the Florida Panthers dominated the New York Rangers in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference finals

MAY 27 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Alex Wennberg's OT goal lifts Rangers over Panthers Alex Wennberg scored 5:35 into overtime as the New York Rangers outlasted the Florida Panthers for a 5-4 victory Sunday in Game 3 of the Eas...

MAY 26 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

GOTTA SEE IT: Alex Wennberg Lifts Rangers To Game 3 Win In OT

MAY 26 • YOUTUBE

Wennberg scores in OT, Rangers top Panthers 5-4 to take lead in East finals

Alex Wennberg deflected home a goal 5:35 into overtime, and the New York Rangers reclaimed home-ice advantage in the Eastern Conference finals with a 5-4 win over the Florida Panth...

MAY 26 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Panthers' Carter Verhaeghe Fakes Out Rangers' Alex Wennberg And Rips One Five-Hole On Power Play

MAY 25 • YOUTUBE

Chipping in offense Wennberg produced a secondary assist in Tuesday's 4-3 win over Carolina.

Impact Wennberg helped out on Alexis Lafreniere's goal in the first period. It was the first point of the playoffs for the 29-year-old, as Wennberg is relied upon for depth, not primary scoring. Wennberg has been a solid addition centering Will Cuylle and Kaapo Kakko on the Rangers' third line. The former Kraken player has afforded New York a more balanced attack. So far this postseason, Wennberg has one assist in six games.

MAY 8 • ROTOWIRE

Ready to rock Wennberg (undisclosed) will be in the lineup for Game 3 versus Washington on Friday, per Michael Russo of The Athletic.

Impact Wennberg took a maintenance day off Thursday, and was back on the ice for morning skate Friday. The 29--year-old will center the third line, between Will Cuylle and Kaapo Kakko, as well as seeing second-unit power-play time. Wennberg had only one goal and four assists in 19 games with the Rangers, since his trade from Seattle on March 6.

APRIL 26 • ROTOWIRE

Status uncertain Wennberg is questionable to face the Capitals for Game 3 on Friday with an undisclosed injury, Stephen Whyno of the Associated Press reports.

Impact Wennerg's absence from Thursday's practice was deemed maintenance and he was on the ice for an optional game-day skate Friday, so coach Peter Laviolette may just be playing it coy about Wennberg's availability. Still, it's a situation that fantasy players will have to monitor prior to puck drop. If Wennberg can't go Friday, Jonny Brodzinski would figure to have the inside track for a spot in the lineup.

APRIL 26 • ROTOWIRE

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Malkin scores shootout winner to help Penguins top Sharks 4-3

Celebrini returns from injury and Wennberg scores in OT to lift Sharks over Blue Jackets 2-1

Will Smith scores twice for first NHL goals, Sharks beat Blackhawks 3-2 for third straight win

Wennberg's OT goal gives Sharks 5-4 win over Utah for 1st win

Down 2-1, Panthers still have plenty of hope in East final against Rangers

Florida Panthers lose Game 3 of East finals despite mostly dominant performance

Wennberg scores in OT, Rangers top Panthers 5-4 to take lead in East finals