KEVIN LABANC NEWS

Tallies first goal this season Labanc scored a goal on his lone shot in Tuesday's 5-4 overtime win over the Islanders.

Impact Labanc got the Sharks' third-period comeback started with his first goal of the season, as he deflected a Nikita Okhotyuk shot past Ilya Sorokin to cut New York's lead to 4-2. Labanc now has a goal and an assist in his last two games after tallying just two points, both assists, in his first 15 contests. The 27-year-old winger won't offer much fantasy upside in a bottom-six role with San Jose, though he has averaged 1:04 of power-play time on the Sharks' second unit.

DECEMBER 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ready to rock Labanc (upper body) will be back in the lineup Saturday against Vancouver, Max Miller of The Hockey News reports.

Impact Labanc, who sat out the past two games, will replace Filip Zadina (upper body) in the lineup. The 27-year-old Labanc has two assists, 18 shots on goal and 13 hits through 13 outings this season.

NOVEMBER 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Not quite ready to play Labanc (upper body) took part in the pregame warmups, but won't return for Friday's contest against Montreal, per the NHL media site.

Impact Labanc appears to be very close to playing, but he'll nevertheless miss his second straight game. He has two assists, 13 hits and four blocks in 13 appearances this season. With Labanc not quite ready to return, Jacob MacDonald will remain in the lineup Friday.

NOVEMBER 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Slated to return Friday Labanc (upper body) is set to play in Friday's game against Montreal, per Curtis Pashelka of The San Jose Mercury News.

Impact Labanc, who missed Wednesday's 7-1 loss to Seattle, has two assists, 13 hits and four blocks in 13 contests this season. He's slated to serve in a bottom-six capacity in his return.

NOVEMBER 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Registers assist in win Labanc posted an assist and two shots on goal in Tuesday's 2-1 win over the Flyers.

Impact Labanc has picked up an assist in each of his last two games, though he was a healthy scratch for one contest in between. The 27-year-old winger's overall game continues to put his playing time at risk due to the threat of being scratched. He's at two helpers, 13 shots on net, eight hits and a minus-6 rating through eight appearances this season, typically in a middle-six role when he's in the lineup.

NOVEMBER 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Adds power-play helper Labanc posted a power-play assist, two PIM and a minus-2 rating in Thursday's 10-1 loss to the Canucks.

Impact Labanc helped out on a Fabian Zetterlund goal late in the third period. The helper was Labanc's first point in seven appearances this season. The 27-year-old winger has also gone minus-6 with 11 shots on net, eight hits and four PIM. He'll likely remain in a bottom-six role most of the time, though it's also possible he could be an occasional healthy scratch.

NOVEMBER 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Snags helper Labanc notched an assist, three shots on goal, two hits and a minus-3 rating in Thursday's 6-2 loss to the Avalanche.

Impact Labanc has turned up the offense lately with three goals and two assists over his last five outings. His strong play has helped him get back into a top-six role while the Sharks are dealing with a handful of injuries to wingers. For the season, the 27-year-old has 15 tallies, 33 points, 123 shots on net, 66 hits and a minus-16 rating through 68 appearances.

APRIL 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sharks play the Avalanche after Labanc's 2-goal showing

The San Jose Sharks host the Colorado Avalanche after Kevin Labanc's two-goal game against the Colorado Avalanche in the Sharks' 4-3 overtime loss

APRIL 5, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

MacKinnon scores 2, leads Avalanche past Sharks 4-3 in OT

Nathan MacKinnon scored his second goal of the game 3:13 into overtime, and the Colorado Avalanche beat the San Jose Sharks 4-3 to clinch a playoff spot

APRIL 5, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Tallies twice in loss Labanc scored two goals on four shots in Tuesday's 4-3 overtime loss to the Avalanche.

Impact Labanc scored once each in the second and third periods, with his second goal forcing overtime. The 27-year-old has disrupted the Sharks' tanking efforts -- he has three goals and an assist as the team has picked up seven of a possible eight points over the last four games. He's up to 15 tallies, 32 points, 120 shots on net, 64 hits and a minus-13 rating through 67 appearances.

APRIL 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Deposits goal Tuesday Labanc scored a goal in Tuesday's 3-0 win over the Jets.

Impact Labanc tallied early in the third period to give the Sharks a 2-0 lead. The 27-year-old winger has three goals over his last seven contests despite being shuffled around the lineup. He's had some good moments in 2022-23, but it's hard to see him finding success if he gets stuck on the third line. Labanc has 13 goals, 29 points, 114 shots on net, 60 hits and a minus-16 rating through 64 appearances.

MARCH 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Pageau, Sorokin lead Islanders to 4-1 win over Sharks

Jean-Gabriel Pageau had a goal and an assist, Ilya Sorokin stopped 29 shots for his 25th win of the season, and the New York Islanders beat the San Jose Sharks 4-1

MARCH 19, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Scores lone goal in loss Labanc scored a goal, added four hits and logged two PIM in Saturday's 4-1 loss to the Islanders.

Impact Labanc's goal gave the Sharks a 1-0 lead in the first period, but it was all downhill from there. The winger has two goals over his last three contests, a stretch that has seen him regain a top-six role with power-play time. He's up to 12 tallies, 28 points, 106 shots on net, 55 hits, 28 PIM and a minus-11 rating through 60 games this season.

MARCH 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Gaudreau has 5 points as Blue Jackets beat Sharks 6-5 in OT

Johnny Gaudreau scored his second goal of the game with 43 seconds left in overtime, giving him five points on the night as the Columbus Blue Jackets topped the San Jose Sharks 6-5

MARCH 15, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Contributes goal to rally Labanc scored a goal on three shots and added two hits in Tuesday's 6-5 overtime loss to the Blue Jackets.

Impact Labanc snapped a 16-game goal drought -- in which he had just one assist -- with his third-period tally to cut the deficit to 5-4. The 27-year-old has regained a near-everyday role over the last month, but he's been playing on the fourth line. Labanc has 11 goals, 27 points, 103 shots on net, 50 hits and a minus-11 rating through 58 contests overall.

MARCH 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sharks coach David Quinn fined $25,000 for berating referee

San Jose Sharks coach David Quinn was fined $25,000 for his profanity laced tirade against a referee that led to a game misconduct

MARCH 9, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Unavailable against Habs Labanc is awaiting the birth of his child and won't be in the lineup versus Montreal on Tuesday, Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now reports.

Impact Labanc's game has been struggling of late, as he remains stuck in a 10-game pointless streak during which he managed 20 shots, 11 hits and three blocks. With Labanc unavailable, new additions Andreas Johnsson and Fabian Zetterlund are set to make their Sharks debuts on a line with Tomas Hertl.

FEBRUARY 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

May not play Thursday Labanc may not play Thursday against the Golden Knights as he could return to San Jose for the upcoming birth of his child, Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now reports.

Impact Labanc finally returned to the lineup Tuesday as he had been a healthy scratch the previous four games and eight of the last 10. The winger has 10 goals and 25 points in 46 games this season. Stay tuned.

FEBRUARY 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

New Jersey brings 4-game win streak into matchup with San Jose

The New Jersey Devils will try to keep a four-game win streak alive when they take on the San Jose Sharks

JANUARY 15, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Nieto, Megna score in the 3rd, Sharks beat Coyotes 4-2

Matt Nieto scored a tie-breaking goal nine seconds into the third period and Jaycob Megna scored with six minutes remaining and the San Jose Sharks 4-2 beat the Arizona Coyotes on...

JANUARY 11, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Ducks rally to 5-4 OT win over Sharks on Klingberg's goal

John Klingberg scored at 1:08 of overtime, Mason McTavish had his first career multi-goal game with two goals and two assists and the Anaheim Ducks rallied for a 5-4 victory over t...

JANUARY 7, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Karlsson has goal and 3 assists, Sharks beat Wild 5-2

Erik Karlsson had a goal and three assists and the San Jose Sharks beat Minnesota 5-2 on Thursday night to snap the Wild’s six-game winning streak

DECEMBER 23, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Kings get second straight shootout win, beat Sharks 3-2

Trevor Moore scored the shootout winner for the second straight game, giving the Los Angeles Kings a 3-2 win over the San Jose Sharks

DECEMBER 18, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Jack Quinn scores twice, Sabres beat Sharks 6-3

Jack Quinn scored twice to help the Buffalo Sabres beat the San Jose Sharks 6-3 on Sunday night

DECEMBER 5, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Kahkonen stops 28 shots, Sharks blank Canadiens 4-0

Kaapo Kahkonen stopped 28 shots for his first shutout for San Jose, and the Sharks beat the Montreal Canadiens 4-0

NOVEMBER 30, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS