William Eklund - NHL News & Rumors

Lights lamp in loss Eklund scored a goal in Thursday's 4-2 loss to the Avalanche.

Impact Eklund ended a six-game goal drought with his second-period tally to put the Sharks ahead 2-1. The 22-year-old winger looked good in November, but he has been quieter with four points over eight outings in December. Overall, he has six goals, 26 points, 54 shots on net, 23 hits, 23 blocked shots and an even plus-minus rating through 34 appearances.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Produces helper Saturday Eklund notched an assist and two PIM in Saturday's 4-3 loss to Utah.

Impact Eklund has slowed down a bit in December, earning a goal and two assists over his last six outings. The 22-year-old has mostly maintained a top-six role despite the slide on offense. He's now at five goals, 20 helpers, 52 shots on net, 20 hits, 22 blocked shots and an even plus-minus rating over 32 appearances.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

On career pace Eklund scored a power-play goal in overtime to lift the Sharks to a 2-1 victory over the Capitals on Tuesday.

Impact Eklund won it with a one-timer from the right circle with the Caps' Tom Wilson still in the box after taking a double-minor at 17:43 of the third period. It was his first goal in eight games. Eklund sits second on the Sharks scoring list with 23 points (five goals, 18 shots) in 27 games. At his current pace, he is well on his way to career high highs in points (70), assists (55), power-play points (18) and shots (146). Eklund's previous highs in those categories were 45 points, 29 assists, 16 power-play points and 128 shots.

DECEMBER 4 • ROTOWIRE

Energizer OT Winner: William Eklund | NHL.com William Eklund nets his third career overtime goal

DECEMBER 4 • NHL.COM

Eklund scores in overtime as Sharks stun Washington Capitals William Eklund scored a power-play goal 39 seconds into overtime as the San Jose Sharks earned an im...

DECEMBER 4 • SACBEE.COM

William Eklund scores in overtime as Sharks stun Capitals, 2-1 William Eklund scored a power-play goal 39 seconds into overtime as the San Jose Sharks earned an im...

DECEMBER 4 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Eklund scores in OT, Sharks beat Capitals 2-1 for their 3rd win in a row

William Eklund scored 39 seconds into overtime, Mackenzie Blackwood made 27 saves and the San Jose Sharks ended the Washington Capitals’ winning streak at four by beating them 2-1

DECEMBER 4 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Bags pair of apples Eklund notched two assists, two shots on goal and a plus-2 rating in Friday's 8-5 win over the Kraken.

Impact Eklund has flashed his playmaking skill with six helpers during a four-game streak. He's gone six games without a goal and has only scored twice in November, but he also has 12 assists this month. The 22-year-old winger is up to 22 points (four goals, 18 helpers) with 41 shots on net, 18 hits, 17 blocked shots and a plus-1 rating over 25 contests this season.

NOVEMBER 30 • ROTOWIRE

Adds assist in loss Eklund managed an assist, three shots on goal and three hits in Wednesday's 4-3 loss to the Senators.

Impact Eklund has racked up four assists over his last three contests. The winger set up a Macklin Celebrini tally in the third period. Eklund continues to impress on the top line with 20 points, 39 shots on net, 18 hits and 17 blocked shots over 24 appearances this season.

NOVEMBER 28 • ROTOWIRE

Dishes pair of helpers Eklund logged a pair of assists, two blocked shots and a plus-2 rating in Monday's 7-2 win over the Kings.

Impact This was Eklund's third multi-point effort in his last eight games, a span in which he has two goals and eight assists. The 22-year-old has added three power-play points in that span. The winger is up to four goals, 15 assists, five power-play points, 36 shots on net, 17 blocked shots and a minus-1 rating over 23 appearances. Eklund's top-six role, even in an offense as inconsistent as San Jose's, can't be ignored when he's pushing for a 60-point pace.

NOVEMBER 26 • ROTOWIRE

Puts up assist Eklund managed an assist and two blocked shots in Saturday's 4-2 loss to the Sabres.

Impact Eklund was a game-time decision for Saturday, but he was able to play 20:08, in line with his usual workload. He has two goals and six assists over his last seven contests as he continues to thrive in a top-six role. The winger is up to four goals, 13 helpers, 36 shots on net and a minus-3 rating through 22 outings overall. Eklund offers a solid baseline of production across the board, but his biggest contributions are on offense.

NOVEMBER 24 • ROTOWIRE

Set to play Eklund (undisclosed) will play versus the Sabres on Saturday, Max Miller of NHL.com reports.

Impact Eklund was considered a game-time decision, but he won't end up missing a game with the issue. The 22-year-old will play in his usual top-line role and will skate alongside Fabian Zetterlund and Mikael Granlund.

NOVEMBER 24 • ROTOWIRE

Game-time decision Eklund (undisclosed) will be a game-time decision Saturday against Buffalo, according to Curtis Pashelka of The San Jose Mercury News.

Impact Eklund has four goals, 16 points, 35 shots on net, 13 blocked shots and 14 hits over 21 appearances this season. Will Smith will return to the lineup versus the Sabres, but it's unclear who will be scratched if Eklund is fit to play.

NOVEMBER 23 • ROTOWIRE

Nabs shorthanded helper Eklund recorded a shorthanded assist in Wednesday's 5-2 loss to the Stars.

Impact The helper extended Eklund's point streak to five games (two goals, five assists). He also has two power-play points in that span, which has showcased his all-situations importance to the Sharks. The 22-year-old is up to four goals, 12 helpers, 33 shots on net and a minus-3 rating through 20 outings this season. Eklund will play heavy minutes as the Sharks continue their rebuild, but he should offer decent scoring contributions, and it looks like he won't be anywhere near the horrendous minus-45 rating he had in 2023-24.

NOVEMBER 21 • ROTOWIRE

Scores twice Monday Eklund scored two goals, including one in the power play, in Monday's 5-4 overtime win over the Red Wings.

Impact Eklund opened his tally Monday with a wrister midway through the first period when the Sharks had the man advantage, and he later doubled it in the second frame with an even-strength goal. He's up to four goals on the season, but he's not relying solely upon his goal contributions to make an impact. This two-goal performance extended Eklund's current point streak to four games, where he's also racked up four helpers.

NOVEMBER 19 • ROTOWIRE

Two helpers against Philly Eklund collected two assists while adding four hits, one shot and a plus-2 rating in Monday's 4-3 shootout loss to the Flyers.

Impact The 22-year-old helped spark a comeback from a 3-0 deficit by having a hand in tallies by Jack Thompson and Mikael Granlund late in the second period. Eklund snapped a brief three-game point drought with the performance, but over his last 13 contests the seventh overall pick in the 2021 Draft has racked up an impressive two goals and 10 points.

NOVEMBER 12 • ROTOWIRE

Gathers helper in loss Eklund notched an assist in Saturday's 3-2 loss to the Canucks.

Impact Eklund helped out on a Mikael Granlund goal in the third period. With four points over his last five games, Eklund continues to offer consistent offense in a top-line role. The 22-year-old winger is up to two goals, seven helpers, 24 shots on net, six blocked shots and a minus-5 rating through 12 appearances this season. Eklund has the potential to exceed his 45-point campaign from 2023-24, but he still carries some risks since he's on a team that mostly lacks secondary scoring threats.

NOVEMBER 3 • ROTOWIRE

Puts away empty-netter Eklund scored an empty-net goal on three shots in Tuesday's 4-2 win over the Kings.

Impact Eklund has two goals and three assists over his last six games. The 22-year-old winger hasn't been particularly flashy, but he's been consistent while seeing top-six usage for the Sharks -- his 18:26 of ice time Tuesday was a season low. He's collected eight points, 23 shots on net and a minus-4 rating over 10 appearances, and while the scoring pace might dip, he should do better than the 45-point campaign he had in 2023-24.

OCTOBER 30 • ROTOWIRE

William Eklund with a Goal vs. Los Angeles Kings | NHL.com William Eklund with a Goal vs. Los Angeles Kings

OCTOBER 30 • NHL.COM

William Eklund with a Goal vs. Los Angeles Kings | San Jose Sharks William Eklund with a Goal vs. Los Angeles Kings

OCTOBER 30 • NHL.COM

Offers assist in loss Eklund notched an assist and went minus-2 in Saturday's 7-3 loss to the Golden Knights.

Impact Eklund found the scoresheet for the third time in four games (one goal, two assists), but he also has a minus-7 rating in that span. The 22-year-old forward is playing in a top-six role and regularly sees in excess of 20 minutes of ice time. Eklund has produced a goal, five assists, 19 shots on net and a minus-7 rating through eight appearances this season and should continue to thrive on offense even as the Sharks struggle as a team.

OCTOBER 27 • ROTOWIRE

Grabs power-play helper Eklund logged a power-play assist and three shots on goal in Tuesday's 3-1 loss to the Ducks.

Impact Eklund has four points over his last three games, and two of those points have come on the power play. The 22-year-old winger is reportedly playing through some discomfort, but his performance on offense has been fine despite that issue. Eklund has a goal, four assists, 17 shots on net, five blocked shots and a minus-2 rating across six appearances.

OCTOBER 23 • ROTOWIRE

Power-play goal in loss Eklund scored a power-play goal on three shots in Sunday's 4-1 loss to the Avalanche.

Impact Eklund hasn't been at 100 percent lately, but it hasn't affected his play when he's been able to suit up. He has three points over his last two contests, but he missed Friday's game in Winnipeg while managing an upper-body injury. The 22-year-old winger should see top-six minutes and power-play time when he plays. He's at four points, 14 shots on net, four blocked shots and a minus-1 rating through five appearances.

OCTOBER 21 • ROTOWIRE

Ready to rock Eklund (upper body) will play against Colorado on Sunday, according to Max Miller of NHL.com.

Impact Eklund will likely return to a top-six role and a spot on the first power-play combination following a one-game absence. He has three assists, 11 shots on net and four blocked shots through four appearances this season. With Eklund and Will Smith back in the lineup versus the Avalanche on Sunday, Klim Kostin and Givani Smith will be healthy scratches.

OCTOBER 20 • ROTOWIRE

Not playing Friday Eklund (upper body) will not play Friday in Winnipeg, according to Max Miller of NHL.com.

Impact Eklund played hurt versus Chicago on Thursday, after he was considered a game-time decision ahead of the contest. While he managed to set up both goals in a 4-2 loss, Eklund said after the game that he was not 100 percent. Klim Kostin could move up to the top line, alongside Mikael Granlund and Tyler Toffoli in Eklund's absence.

OCTOBER 18 • ROTOWIRE

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Eklund scores in OT, Sharks beat Capitals 2-1 for their 3rd win in a row