| Feb. 5, 2025 |
Eklund notched a power-play assist in Tuesday's 4-3 loss to the Canadiens. - Eklund snapped a three-game dry spell with the helper. He has gone nine contests without a goal, adding just four assists in that span. The 22-year-old looks set for consistent top-line minutes following the Sharks' trade that sent Mikael Granlund to the Stars. Eklund has 38 points (12 on the power play), 90 shots on net, 32 blocked shots, 30 hits and a minus-6 rating through 50 appearances this season. |
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| Jan. 24, 2025 |
Eklund notched a power-play assist and a minus-2 rating in Thursday's 6-5 loss to the Predators. - Eklund has gone five games without a goal, but he has earned three assists over his last two outings. He helped out on Macklin Celebrini's game-tying goal in the second period Thursday, Eklund is up to 37 points (11 on the power play), 83 shots on net, 28 hits, 28 blocked shots and a minus-3 rating through 46 contests in a top-six role. |
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| Jan. 22, 2025 |
Eklund recorded two assists, including one on the power play, in Tuesday's 7-5 loss to the Predators. - Eklund snapped a three-game pointless drought by setting up two of the Sharks' five goals in this offensive barrage, though San Jose still lost the game after an epic meltdown in the final period. Eklund, who missed four games between Dec. 27 and Jan. 2 due to an upper-body injury, has notched nine points in nine games since his return, tallying three goals and six assists in that span. |
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| Jan. 14, 2025 |
Eklund had a goal and two assists in a 6-3 win over Detroit on Tuesday. - Eklund has four points in his last two games (two goals, two assists) and eight points (four goals, four assists) in his past six outings. Eklund has rewarded keeper and dynasty managers with a massive jump in production this season. He has 10 games and 24 assists in 41 games, which is a near 70-point pace. |
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| Jan. 11, 2025 |
Eklund scored a goal on two shots in Saturday's 3-1 loss to the Wild. - Eklund's tally got the Sharks on the board late in the second period. They had the better of the shot total (37 to 22), but Marc-Andre Fleury put in a vintage performance to stymie San Jose's attack. Eklund has looked good with two goals and two assists over four games since he returned from missing four contests due to an upper-body injury. The winger is at nine goals, 31 points, 73 shots on net and a plus-1 rating over 40 appearances this season. |
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| Jan. 7, 2025 |
Eklund scored a goal and added an assist, both on the power play, in Tuesday's 4-2 loss to the Golden Knights. - Eklund got the Sharks on the board midway through the second period and set up Timothy Liljegren's goal in the third. With three points over two contests since he returned from an upper-body injury, Eklund doesn't look like he's missed a beat. He's back in a top-six role and has eight goals, 30 points (nine on the power play), 69 shots on net and an even plus-minus rating through 38 appearances. The Sharks don't have the results to back it up, but they've put forth more competitive efforts than last year, and Eklund's two-way skills are a big part of the improvement. |
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| Jan. 4, 2025 |
Eklund (upper body) will be activated from injured reserve ahead of his return to the lineup Saturday versus New Jersey, Max Miller of NHL.com reports. - Eklund missed four games with the injury. The 22-year-old has seven goals and 20 assists across 36 games this season. He should return to the top line alongside Mikael Granlund and Fabian Zetterlund. |
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| Jan. 1, 2025 |
Eklund (upper body) will miss Thursday's game against Tampa Bay, per Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now. - Eklund hasn't been in the Sharks' lineup since Dec. 23. He has seven goals and 27 points in 36 outings in 2024-25. Eklund's next opportunity to return will come Saturday versus New Jersey. |
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| Dec. 31, 2024 |
Eklund (upper body) was placed on injured reserve Tuesday. - The Sharks summoned Collin Graf from AHL San Jose in a corresponding move. Eklund won't play against Philadelphia on Tuesday, his third straight game on the shelf. He has compiled seven goals, 27 points, 60 shots on net, 25 blocked shots and 24 hits through 36 appearances this season. |
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| Dec. 30, 2024 |
Eklund (upper body) won't play against Philadelphia on Tuesday, per Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now. - Eklund has resumed skating but will miss his third straight game. He has amassed seven goals, 27 points, 60 shots on net, 25 blocked shots and 24 hits through 36 appearances this season. Nikolai Kovalenko could draw back into the lineup versus the Flyers after Carl Grundstrom (undisclosed) suffered an injury in Saturday's 3-1 loss to Calgary. |
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| Dec. 28, 2024 |
Eklund (undisclosed) isn't expected to return Saturday versus Calgary, per Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now. - Eklund was absent from Friday's 6-3 loss to Vegas before missing Saturday's morning skate and remains day-to-day. He has seven goals and 27 points in 36 appearances in 2024-25. Once healthy, Eklund will serve in a top-six capacity and feature on the power play. |
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| Dec. 27, 2024 |
Eklund (undisclosed) is not at practice and will not suit up Friday versus Vegas, per Max Miller of NHL.com. - Eklund was injured Monday in the opening period and did not return for the start of the second stanza. Eklund has seven goals and 27 points in 36 games, as he is showing why he was selected seventh overall in the 2021 Draft. Consider Eklund day-to-day. |
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| Dec. 23, 2024 |
Eklund (undisclosed) is questionable to return to Monday's game against the Canucks, per Curtis Pashelka of The San Jose Mercury News. - Eklund scored a goal in 7:39 of ice time, but he was not on the bench for the start of the second period. If Eklund is unable to return, his next chance to suit up would be in Friday's home matchup against the Golden Knights. |
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| Dec. 19, 2024 |
Eklund scored a goal in Thursday's 4-2 loss to the Avalanche. - 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. |
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| Dec. 15, 2024 |
Eklund notched an assist and two PIM in Saturday's 4-3 loss to Utah. - 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. |
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| Dec. 3, 2024 |
Eklund scored a power-play goal in overtime to lift the Sharks to a 2-1 victory over the Capitals on Tuesday. - Eklund won it with a one-timer from the right circle while the Caps' Tom Wilson was 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 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. |
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| Nov. 30, 2024 |
Eklund notched two assists, two shots on goal and a plus-2 rating in Friday's 8-5 win over the Kraken. - 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. |
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| Nov. 28, 2024 |
Eklund managed an assist, three shots on goal and three hits in Wednesday's 4-3 loss to the Senators. - 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. |
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| Nov. 26, 2024 |
Eklund logged a pair of assists, two blocked shots and a plus-2 rating in Monday's 7-2 win over the Kings. - 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. |
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| Nov. 23, 2024 |
Eklund (undisclosed) will be a game-time decision Saturday against Buffalo, according to Curtis Pashelka of The San Jose Mercury News. - 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. |
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| Nov. 21, 2024 |
Eklund recorded a shorthanded assist in Wednesday's 5-2 loss to the Stars. - 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. |
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| Nov. 19, 2024 |
Eklund scored two goals, including one in the power play, in Monday's 5-4 overtime win over the Red Wings. - 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. |
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| Nov. 12, 2024 |
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. - 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. |
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| Nov. 2, 2024 |
Eklund notched an assist in Saturday's 3-2 loss to the Canucks. - 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. |
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| Oct. 29, 2024 |
Eklund scored an empty-net goal on three shots in Tuesday's 4-2 win over the Kings. - 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. |
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| Oct. 26, 2024 |
Eklund notched an assist and went minus-2 in Saturday's 7-3 loss to the Golden Knights. - 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. |
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| Oct. 22, 2024 |
Eklund logged a power-play assist and three shots on goal in Tuesday's 3-1 loss to the Ducks. - 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. |
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| Oct. 20, 2024 |
Eklund (upper body) will play against Colorado on Sunday, according to Max Miller of NHL.com. - 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. |
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| Oct. 18, 2024 |
Eklund (upper body) will not play Friday in Winnipeg, according to Max Miller of NHL.com. - 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. |
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| Oct. 17, 2024 |
Eklund (upper body) is considered a game-time decision for Thursday's game in Chicago, Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now reports. - Head coach Ryan Warsofsky seemed to downplay the severity of Eklund's injury Wednesday by calling it a "little nagging" issue, but the team will still want to see how the 22-year-old responds ahead of puck drop before determining his status. If Eklund is sidelined against Chicago, Danil Gushchin and Givani Smith would be candidates to see some time on the ice. |
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| Oct. 16, 2024 |
Eklund didn't practice Wednesday due to an upper-body injury, Max Miller of NHL.com reports. - Head coach Ryan Warsofsky called Eklund's upper-body injury a "little nagging" issue and indicated that the 22-year-old will likely be a game-time decision for Thursday's matchup against Chicago. Over his first three appearances of the 2024-25 season, Eklund has recorded an assist, nine shots on goal and four blocked shots while averaging 22:27 of ice time. |
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| Oct. 10, 2024 |
Eklund notched an assist, two shots on goal and two blocked shots in Thursday's 5-4 overtime loss to the Blues. - Eklund set up Macklin Celebrini's opening tally at 7:01 of the first period, a sight Sharks fans will hope is repeated frequently over the next few years. The 21-year-old Eklund took a big step forward last season with 16 goals and 29 assists in 80 games, but he also had a minus-45 rating while seeing big minutes on a bad team. Eklund stands to benefit from the Sharks' forward additions -- he opened the year on a line with first-overall pick Celebrini and free-agent signing Tyler Toffoli. |
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| Sept. 29, 2024 |
Eklund (upper body) participated in Sunday's practice, Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now reports. - Eklund should be available for Opening Night against St. Louis on Oct. 10, and he could see playing time in at least one of the Sharks' final three preseason contests. He registered 16 goals and 45 points across 80 regular-season appearances in 2023-24. Eklund is projected to play on the first line and top power-play unit during the upcoming campaign. |
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| Sept. 27, 2024 |
Eklund is day-to-day with an upper-body injury, per Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now on Friday. - Eklund should still be fine for Opening Night against St. Louis on Oct. 10, but he might miss some preseason action due to the injury. He had 16 goals and 45 points in 80 contests with the Sharks last season. |
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| April 15, 2024 |
Eklund recorded an assist, three shots on goal and a minus-3 rating in Monday's 9-2 loss to the Oilers. - Eklund has gotten on the scoresheet in eight of the last nine games, earning four goals and seven assists in that span. The 21-year-old winger is up to 45 points, a minus-42 rating, 128 shots on net and 72 blocked shots through 79 appearances. Given the Sharks' poor play overall, Eklund has made a positive impression as the current keystone of the team's rebuild. |
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| April 14, 2024 |
Eklund notched an assist in Saturday's 6-2 loss to the Wild. - Eklund has four goals and six assists over his last eight outings. The 21-year-old winger is putting together a strong finish to his first full NHL campaign. For the season, he's at 44 points, 125 shots on net, 71 blocked shots and a minus-39 rating through 78 appearances in a top-six role. |
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| April 11, 2024 |
Eklund notched two assists, three blocked shots and a plus-2 rating in Thursday's 3-1 win over the Kraken. - Eklund is piling up points late in the season with six goals and seven assists over his last 11 contests. The winger set up Kyle Burroughs' go-ahead tally in the second period and also assisted on a Fabian Zetterlund goal less than a minute later. Eklund has 43 points, 125 shots on net, 70 blocked shots, 30 PIM and a minus-40 rating through 77 outings overall, and he's played primarily in a top-six role in his first full campaign. |
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| April 9, 2024 |
Eklund scored a goal on two shots in Tuesday's 3-2 overtime loss to the Flames. - Eklund has six goals and five assists over his last 10 outings while seeing primarily top-line usage in that span. The winger is up to 16 goals, 41 points, 125 shots on net, 67 blocked shots, 30 PIM and a minus-42 rating over 76 appearances. Eklund hasn't been dominant, but he's shown enough overall for fantasy managers in dynasty formats to remain optimistic about his future. |
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| April 6, 2024 |
Eklund collected three goals - including one in overtime - in a 3-2 overtime win over the Blues on Saturday. - Eklund was hot as a pistol against the Blues. He scored twice on the power play in the second period and then added the game winner in the extra frame for his 15th of the year. The 21-year-old rookie is now on a modest four-game point streak, scoring three goals and three assists over that span. While he might not be a must-start option right now, Eklund is a player to monitor closely in future drafts as he continues to develop. |
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| April 4, 2024 |
Eklund notched an assist and two hits in Thursday's 2-1 loss to the Kings. - Eklund has two goals and five helpers over his last seven contests. The 21-year-old winger was dropped to the fourth line amid some overall struggles in March, but he's bounced back well and appears set to close out the season strong. He's posted 37 points, 117 shots on net, 67 blocked shots and a minus-43 rating through 73 appearances this season. |
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| April 2, 2024 |
Eklund notched a power-play assist and blocked two shots in Monday's 4-2 loss to the Kraken. - Eklund has been warm on offense with two goals and four assists over his last six games. Three of those points have come with the man advantage, including his secondary helper on Fabian Zetterlund's tally Monday. Eklund is up to 36 points, 117 shots on net, 67 blocked shots and a minus-43 rating through 72 appearances, playing mainly in a top-six role in his first full NHL campaign. |
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| March 30, 2024 |
Eklund notched an assist, three shots on goal and three blocked shots in Saturday's 4-0 win over the Blues. - Eklund has two goals and three assists over his last five outings, a strong response to a recent five-game slump. The 21-year-old winger has occasionally dipped into a bottom-six role this season, but he's been firmly in the top six while his offense is warm. Overall, he's produced 35 points, 116 shots on net, 65 blocked shots and a minus-42 rating over 71 appearances. |
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| March 26, 2024 |
Eklund scored a power-play goal on two shots, dished an assist and blocked two shots in Tuesday's 6-3 loss to the Stars. - Eklund was involved in the Sharks' first two goals, but the Stars didn't let the hosts rally much after that. This was Eklund's first multi-point effort since Jan. 30. He has four points over his last three games despite starting each of those contests on the fourth line. The 21-year-old is at 12 tallies, 34 points, 111 shots on net, 62 blocked shots and a minus-42 rating through 69 appearances on the year. |
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| March 24, 2024 |
Eklund posted a power-play assist in Saturday's 5-4 overtime loss to the Blackhawks. - Eklund set up the second of Fabian Zetterlund's two goals in the second period. The 21-year-old Eklund has gotten on the scoresheet in each of the last two games despite playing on the fourth line. The winger has 32 points, 109 shots on net, 60 blocked shots and a minus-42 rating through 68 contests overall. His current assignment is less than encouraging, but his presence on the top power-play unit at least offers some upside. |
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| March 21, 2024 |
Eklund scored a goal in Thursday's 4-1 loss to the Lightning. - Eklund entered Thursday on a five-game point drought, and he had gone eight contests without a goal. That earned him a demotion to the fourth line, but he bounced back well by tying the game at 1-1 in the first period. Eklund has 11 goals, 31 points, 109 shots on net, 59 blocked shots and a minus-42 rating over 67 appearances. He's still got some bumps in the road ahead while playing for a rebuilding team, but he's shown a lot of positives this season, his first full NHL campaign. |
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| March 7, 2024 |
Eklund (undisclosed) will play Thursday versus the Islanders, Max Miller of The Hockey News reports. - Eklund appeared to be hurt at the end of the Sharks' game Tuesday versus the Stars, but it clearly didn't end up being a long-term issue. The 21-year-old rookie will slot into the second-line center role again and he should be on the first power-play unit as well against the Isles. |
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| March 5, 2024 |
Eklund (illness) will be a game-time decision Tuesday versus Dallas, Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now reports. - If Eklund is able to go, he should return to a featured role following his one-game absence, skating on the second line and first power-play unit against the Stars. He's picked up 10 goals and 27 points through 58 contests this season. |
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| March 3, 2024 |
Eklund (illness) will not suit up Sunday against the Wild, Curtis Pashelka of The San Jose Mercury News reports. - Eklund appears to be a late scratch Sunday due to his illness. The 21-year-old has 10 goals and 27 points through 58 games this season. In his absence, Kevin Labanc will likely get back in the lineup. Eklund's next chance to play will be Tuesday against the Stars. |
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| March 2, 2024 |
Eklund scored a goal on two shots, blocked two shots, added two PIM and went plus-2 in Saturday's 3-2 shootout loss to the Stars. - Eklund scored for the second game in a row as the Sharks' second line led their offense. The 21-year-old has done alright while filling in as a center amid the ongoing absences of Tomas Hertl (knee) and Logan Couture (groin). Eklund is up to 10 goals, 27 points, 95 shots on net, 53 blocked shots, 30 PIM and a minus-29 rating through 58 appearances, and he should continue to see top-six minutes. |
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| Feb. 29, 2024 |
Eklund scored a power-play goal on two shots, added four PIM and went minus-2 in Thursday's 6-4 loss to the Ducks. - Eklund entered Thursday with no points in his last four games and no goals in his last 10 outings. He snapped both slumps with a tally in the second period, briefly tying the game at 3-3. The 21-year-old winger has been solid in a top-six role with 26 points and 93 shots on net, but he also carries a minus-31 rating and 26 PIM through 57 appearances this season. Eklund continues to fill in at center while the Sharks are thin at that position due to injuries. |
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| Feb. 15, 2024 |
Eklund recorded an assist and two shots on goal in Thursday's 6-3 win over the Flames. - Eklund has six helpers over his last five games, but he's gone six contests without a goal. With Tomas Hertl (knee) and Logan Couture (groin) both out, Eklund will have a chance to gain further experience as a center. The 21-year-old is up to eight goals, 25 points, 82 shots on net, 46 blocked shots and a minus-23 rating through 52 appearances. He's a player to hold in dynasty formats, though his offense is on the fringe of being valuable in redraft leagues. |
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| Jan. 31, 2024 |
Eklund posted an assist, two PIM, two blocked shots and a minus-2 rating in Wednesday's 3-2 overtime loss to the Ducks. - It wasn't as efficient as his first game at center, but Eklund still did alright Wednesday. The rookie has five assists over his last three outings heading into the All-Star break. Overall, he's up to 23 points, 78 shots on net, 43 blocked shots, 24 PIM and a minus-22 rating through 50 appearances. Eklund might move back to the wing when Tomas Hertl (lower body) and Mikael Granlund (upper body) return to the lineup. |
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| Jan. 30, 2024 |
Eklund notched a pair of assists, two blocked shots and a plus-2 rating in Tuesday's 2-0 win over the Kraken. - Eklund took a turn at center with Tomas Hertl (lower body) not available. The early returns are encouraging -- while Eklund won just four of nine faceoffs, he played a strong 200-foot game and was able to make positive contributions on offense and defense. The 21-year-old has five points over his last four games, and he's up to eight goals, 14 assists, 78 shots on net, 41 blocked shots and a minus-20 rating through 49 contests overall. |
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| Jan. 27, 2024 |
Eklund put up two assists in a 5-2 loss to the Sabres on Saturday. - It was his first multi-point game since Dec. 5. The talented, abovee-average skater has 21 points, including 13 assists, in 48 games this season. Eklund sees the ice well, and his game is quietly developing, even on the toothless teal. His fantasy value may not take a leap without help, but it will if the Sharks can surround him with a bit more talent. |
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| Jan. 22, 2024 |
Eklund netted a goal in a 4-3 shootout win over LA on Monday. - Eklund's marker came midway through the second period to boost the Sharks' lead to 2-0. It was his eighth goal and 19th point in 46 appearances this season. Eklund was limited to two assists over his previous 13 contests, but the 21-year-old does have offensive upside and is being put in a position to succeed -- he entered Monday's action averaging 18:16 of ice time this campaign. |
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| Jan. 4, 2024 |
Eklund posted an assist in Thursday's 2-1 loss to the Jets. - Eklund reached the 10-assist mark when he set up an Alexander Barabanov tally in the second period. The helper snapped a five-game point drought for Eklund. Those swings of hot and cold play on offense are likely to continue as the 21-year-old winger adapts to his top-line role in a weak offense. For the season, he's produced 17 points, 60 shots on net, 35 blocked shots and a minus-19 rating through 38 appearances. |
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| Dec. 21, 2023 |
Eklund notched an assist and two shots on goal in Thursday's 5-2 loss to the Coyotes. - Eklund helped out on a Filip Zadina tally in the third period. With three points over his last five games, Eklund is providing solid offense while continuing to play on the top line. He's at seven goals, nine helpers, 48 shots on net, 29 blocked shots and a minus-13 rating through 32 appearances this season. The 21-year-old will likely have ups and downs as he navigates his first full NHL campaign. |
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| Dec. 17, 2023 |
Eklund recorded a power-play assist, two shots on goal and a minus-2 rating in Sunday's 6-2 loss to the Avalanche. - Eklund set up a Tomas Hertl tally in the third period. Over seven outings in December, Eklund has three goals, four assists and two power-play points. The 21-year-old winger has settled into a top-six role for the rebuilding Sharks. He's at 15 points through 30 appearances, though he's picked up 13 of those points across his last 19 contests. That may be closer to the pace he settles into for the rest of the campaign as he continues to get comfortable with the NHL. |
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| Dec. 12, 2023 |
Eklund (lower body) will play against Winnipeg on Tuesday, Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now reports. - Eklund was finding his offensive stride when he suffered his lower-body injury, notching two goals and three helpers in his last four contests. Through the fist 27 games of the year, the 21-year-old winger has already put up 13 points, including four with the man advantage, and should be capable of pushing for the 40-point threshold this season. |
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| Dec. 10, 2023 |
Eklund (lower body) will not be available Sunday against the Golden Knights, Max Miller of The Hockey News reports. - Eklund was a late scratch and will be replaced in the lineup by Givani Smith. The team should have an update on Eklund's status sometime before Tuesday's game against the Jets. He has six goals and 13 points in 27 games this season. |
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| Dec. 5, 2023 |
Eklund tallied a goal and two assists in Tuesday's 5-4 overtime victory over the Islanders. - Eklund picked up assists on a pair of Tomas Hertl goals late in the third period before scoring the game-winner with just five seconds left in overtime. It's the second multi-point effort for Eklund this year -- he came into Tuesday's contest with just one point (an empty-net goal) in his previous five games. He's now up to six goals and 12 points through 26 games this season. While the 21-year-old Eklund can't be relied on to provide consistent scoring yet, the talented winger should get an extended look on San Jose's first line and top power-play unit. |
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| Dec. 2, 2023 |
Eklund scored an empty-net goal on two shots and blocked five shots in Friday's 6-3 win over the Devils. - Only defenseman Mario Ferraro (nine) blocked more shots for the Sharks than Eklund. The 21-year-old Eklund snapped a three-game slump with his empty-netter Friday. The winger is up to nine points, 32 shots on net, 22 blocks and a minus-10 rating through 24 outings. Eklund continues to see top-six minutes, though his offense could remain limited, as the Sharks struggle to put pucks in the net as often as they did Friday. |
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| Nov. 24, 2023 |
Eklund had a goal and an assist in a 3-2 shootout loss to Montreal on Friday. - It was his first multipoint NHL game. His goal put the Sharks up 2-0 in the second period; it came on the power play. Earlier in the frame, Eklund feathered a sweet feed out to Mike Hoffman from behind the net, and the sniper didn't miss. Three of his four goals so far have been on the power play, and half (four) of his points (eight) have come with the man advantage. Eklund's hockey sense and talent are top notch. More points will come soon enough with that combination. |
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| Nov. 16, 2023 |
Eklund scored a goal on a team-high four shots in Thursday's 5-1 win over the Blues. - Eklund started the season slowly, but he's got two goals and two helpers over his last six contests. His tally early in the second period Thursday stood as the game-winner. Eklund is up to three goals, six points, 23 shots on net, 15 blocked shots and a minus-8 rating through 17 appearances. With the bounces going his way, his confidence should increase, especially if he can sustain this recent level of offense for most of the campaign. |
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| Nov. 12, 2023 |
Eklund registered an assist in Sunday's 4-1 loss to the Ducks. - Eklund is starting to get more involved with the offense, posting a goal and two assists over his last four games. The winger has five points (three on the power play), 18 shots on net, 14 blocked shots, six PIM and a minus-7 rating through 15 contests overall. As long as he remains decently productive, he'll likely continue to see top-line minutes. |
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| Nov. 9, 2023 |
Eklund produced an assist and two PIM in Thursday's 3-2 win over the Oilers. - Eklund helped out on Fabian Zetterlund's first-period tally. With 21:08 of ice time, Eklund led all Sharks forwards in ice time. The 21-year-old winger has a pair of points over his last two games, giving him two goals, two assists, 17 shots on net, 13 blocked shots, four PIM and a minus-7 rating through 13 appearances. |
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| Nov. 7, 2023 |
Eklund tallied a power-play goal on two shots and blocked two shots in Tuesday's 2-1 win over the Flyers. - Eklund picked up his third point of the season with his second-period goal. The winger snapped a five-game drought with the tally. He's at two goals, one helper, 16 shots on net, 12 blocked shots and a minus-8 rating through 12 appearances this season. All of his offense has come on the power play, and with the Sharks struggling in all situations, Eklund is likely going to have to find his own looks to improve his play. |
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| Nov. 2, 2023 |
Per Max Miller of The Hockey News, Eklund (illness) will be in the Sharks lineup versus the Canucks on Thursday. - Eklund was battling an illness Wednesday and it was though he may be unable to go, but that is not the case. Eklund is highly regarded as he was selected seventh overall in 2021. Eklund has one goal and two points in nine games. |
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| Nov. 1, 2023 |
Eklund is battling an illness Wednesday, though he's still probable for Thursday's contest versus Vancouver, per Max Miller of The Hockey News. - Eklund has a goal and two points in nine contests this season. If he ends up being unable to play Thursday, then defenseman Jacob MacDonald, who was activated off injured reserve Tuesday, might make his season debut as a member of the fourth line. |
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| Oct. 18, 2023 |
Eklund scored a power-play goal on two shots in Tuesday's 6-3 loss to the Hurricanes. - Eklund gave the Sharks a 3-2 lead in the second period with his goal. It was his first point of the season and his first career power-play tally. Eklund has added just four shots on net, three blocked shots and an even plus-minus rating over three contests. While he's seeing top-six minutes and power-play time, the 21-year-old winger will need to do more with it to get the attention of fantasy managers in redraft formats. |
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| Sept. 6, 2023 |
Eklund participated in captain's skate activities Wednesday and should be ready for training camp when it opens Sept. 21, Curtis Pashelka of The San Jose Mercury News reports. - Eklund underwent shoulder surgery in March, and the expectation was always that he'd be good to go for camp. The 20-year-old, selected seventh overall in 2021, had 41 points in 54 AHL games and three points over eight contests with the Sharks last season. Now two years separated from his draft year, Eklund should be ready to contend for at least a middle-six job with the Sharks, and he should also see some power-play time. |
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| March 19, 2023 |
Eklund was assigned to AHL San Jose on Sunday. - The Sharks brought up forward Andrew Agozzino in a corresponding move. Eklund, who had been skating alongside Logan Couture, has supplied two goals, one assist, 18 shots on net, six blocks and seven hits in eight NHL outings this season. |
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| March 17, 2023 |
Eklund converted on a penalty shot, fired three shots on goal, blocked three shots, added two hits and logged two PIM in Thursday's 2-1 overtime loss to the Kraken. - Eklund has scored in each of his last two games. He drew the penalty shot Thursday early in the third period on a slash from Kraken forward Ryan Donato. Eklund has three points, a minus-5 rating, 14 shots on net, seven hits and six PIM through seven appearances at the NHL level this season. |
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| Oct. 14, 2022 |
Eklund was sent back to the AHL Friday, Curtis Pashelka of The San Jose Mercury News reports. - Eklund was recalled Thursday but it was just a paper move for salary cap reasons, as he was returned to AHL San Jose Friday. Eklund travelled with the Sharks to Europe at the start of the season but was a healthy scratch in both games against the Predators. |
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| Oct. 13, 2022 |
Eklund was promoted from AHL San Jose on Thursday, Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now reports. - Eklund was sent down after the Sharks' two NHL Global Series games in Prague, but he'll rejoin the active roster less than a week later. The 20-year-old could be in line to immediately join the lineup if Alexander Barabanov (lower body) and Timo Meier (upper body) both remain out for Friday's game versus the Hurricanes and/or Saturday's game against the Blackhawks. |
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| Oct. 9, 2022 |
Eklund was reassigned to AHL San Jose on Sunday, per CapFriendly. - Eklund was a healthy scratch for the first two games of the season. The 19-year-old forward tallied four assists in nine NHL appearances during the 2021-22 campaign. It's unclear if he'll spend more time with the big club this year. |
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| Nov. 5, 2021 |
Eklund will be reassigned to Djurgarden of the SHL, Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now reports. - Eklund played pretty well during his nine-game audition with the Sharks, picking up four helpers while averaging 14:20 of ice time per contest over that span, but San Jose has opted to sent the 19-year-old winger back to his native Sweden for the remainder of the season to avoid burning a year off his entry-level contract. Although Eklund's likely seen his last NHL action in 2021-22, he'll almost certainly be ready to take on a prominent full-time role with the Sharks next campaign. |
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