| Nov. 18, 2025 |
Smith notched two assists, including one on the power play, in Tuesday's 3-2 overtime win over the Mammoth. - Smith had gone two games without a point before this bounce-back effort. He's yet to have a slump reach three contests this season. The 20-year-old is up to seven goals, 12 helpers, five power-play points, 43 shots on net and a plus-5 rating through 20 appearances. Smith's working on a breakout campaign and is a strong offense-only option for fantasy. |
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| Nov. 11, 2025 |
Smith scored a power-play goal in Tuesday's 2-1 overtime win over the Wild. - Smith is up to three goals and seven points during his five-game point streak. His tally Tuesday was his first on the power play this season, though he's been just fine at filling the net at even strength in what's shaping up to be a breakout year. Overall, Smith is up to seven goals, 17 points (four on the power play), 35 shots on net and a plus-10 rating through 17 appearances. |
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| Nov. 8, 2025 |
Smith logged two assists, two shots on goal and a plus-2 rating in Saturday's 3-1 win over the Panthers. - Smith extended his point streak to four games, two of which have been multi-point efforts. He has two goals and four assists in that span. Smith is up to a total of six goals, 10 helpers, 34 shots on net and a plus-10 rating over 16 appearances. A point-per-game pace might be too tough to sustain at this stage of his career, but the 20-year-old should remain productive enough to help in most fantasy formats. |
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| Nov. 7, 2025 |
Smith scored a goal on four shots and went plus-2 in Friday's 2-1 win over the Jets. - Smith has four goals and two assists over his last six games. His tally Friday was clutch, breaking a 1-1 tie with 4:21 left in the third period, and that goal stood as the game-winner. This was Smith's second game-winner of the season, and the 20-year-old is up to six goals, 14 points, 32 shots and a plus-8 rating through 15 appearances to begin his second NHL campaign positively. |
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| Nov. 5, 2025 |
Smith scored a goal on three shots, added a power-play assist and went plus-2 in Wednesday's 6-1 win over the Kraken. - Smith has three goals and two helpers over his last five outings for one of his most consistent stretches of the season. The 20-year-old is up to five goals, 13 points, 28 shots on net, eight PIM and a plus-6 rating over 14 appearances. Smith's continued roles on the first line and top power-play unit should allow him to remain productive on offense, though he doesn't add a whole lot of non-scoring production to soften the slumps for fantasy managers. |
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| Oct. 30, 2025 |
Smith scored a goal on two shots, added two PIM and went plus-2 in Thursday's 5-2 win over the Devils. - Smith has scored in consecutive games for the first time this season. The 20-year-old has racked up four goals and two helpers over his last five outings as he starts to get into a groove on offense. For the season, he's produced 10 points, 24 shots on net, eight PIM and a plus-2 rating across 11 appearances. He should continue to see time in a top-six role and on the first power-play unit, so the only thing fantasy managers can ask for now is a little more game-to-game consistency. |
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| Oct. 29, 2025 |
Smith scored a goal on three shots in Tuesday's 4-3 loss to the Kings. - Smith got the Sharks on the board at 15:33 of the second period. The 20-year-old has yet to put together a point streak, but he's had a couple of explosive games on offense. He's at three goals, nine points, 22 shots on net and an even plus-minus rating through 10 outings. Smith has plenty of potential, and as the Sharks' team performance matures throughout the year, he should find more consistency on offense. |
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| Oct. 24, 2025 |
Smith scored two goals, one the overtime winner, and added two assists in Thursday's 6-5 victory over the Rangers. - Smith scored his first two goals of the season and San Jose's final two tallies of the night, banging home a rebound early in the third period just after a two-man advantage had expired before ripping a one-timer past Igor Shesterkin in the extra frame. The 20-year-old is showing signs of becoming a very effective Robin to Macklin Celebrini's Batman, and through seven games to begin the season Smith has eight points. |
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| Oct. 12, 2025 |
Smith recorded three assists and three shots on goal in Saturday's 7-6 overtime loss to the Ducks. - One of Smith's three helpers came on the power play. The 20-year-old is playing alongside Macklin Celebrini, and it seems the two young forwards will have a significant influence on each other's performance at both even strength and with the man advantage. Smith should be in consideration for fantasy managers who need points and shots, but don't expect him to add much physicality. He should be a top-six fixture throughout the year. |
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| April 11, 2025 |
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. |
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| April 9, 2025 |
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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| April 8, 2025 |
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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| April 5, 2025 |
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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| March 29, 2025 |
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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| March 22, 2025 |
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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| March 13, 2025 |
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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| March 11, 2025 |
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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| March 9, 2025 |
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 earned 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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| March 7, 2025 |
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 with 86 shots on net and a minus-11 rating across 56 appearances. |
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| March 4, 2025 |
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 games. 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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| March 1, 2025 |
Smith scored a power-play goal in a 5-3 loss to the Senators on Saturday. - Smith is on a three-game, five-point streak (two goals, three assists), and he has 13 points (four goals, nine assists) in his last 13 games. 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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| Feb. 28, 2025 |
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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| Feb. 9, 2025 |
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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| Jan. 30, 2025 |
Smith provided an assist in Thursday's 6-2 loss to the Kraken. - Smith is hot, 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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| Jan. 25, 2025 |
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, which was his third-highest mark in a game this season. He's up to 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 focus on offense. |
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| Jan. 24, 2025 |
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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| Jan. 20, 2025 |
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 40 games this season. |
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| Jan. 15, 2025 |
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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| Dec. 27, 2024 |
Smith scored a goal on three shots and added an assist in Friday's 6-3 loss to the Golden Knights. - Smith ended a seven-game dry spell Friday, though he also missed three contests in that span due to an upper-body injury. The 19-year-old natural center has been playing on the wing a bit lately, and he was on the second line in this contest. He's up to six goals, 13 points, 43 shots and a minus-11 rating through 30 appearances -- those aren't Calder-caliber numbers, but he's been fine for a rookie forward on a low-scoring team. |
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| Dec. 14, 2024 |
Smith (upper body) is expected to be activated off injured reserve and play Saturday versus Utah, Curtis Pashelka of The San Jose Mercury News reports. - Smith has five goals and 11 points in 24 outings in 2024-25. He missed three straight games due to the injury. Smith will likely serve in a middle-six capacity in his return. |
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| Dec. 10, 2024 |
Smith (upper body) was placed on injured reserve Tuesday, Curtis Pashelka of The San Jose Mercury News reports. - Even using a retroactive designation, Smith will need to miss at least the next two games for the Sharks after being placed on IR. In a corresponding move, the team activated Barclay Goodrow (upper body), who figures to rejoin the lineup against Carolina on Tuesday. |
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| Dec. 7, 2024 |
Smith (upper body) will not be in the lineup Saturday in Florida, according to Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now. - Smith will be replaced in the lineup by Ethan Cardwell. Smith, the fourth overall pick in the 2023 Draft, has five goals and six assists across 24 games this season. Consider him day-to-day at this time. |
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| Dec. 6, 2024 |
Smith is questionable for Saturday's tilt against Florida because of an undisclosed injury, according to Max Miller of NHL.com. - Smith has five goals and 11 points in 24 appearances in 2024-25. If he can't play, then perhaps Ethan Cardwell will draw into the lineup after being a healthy scratch in San Jose's past two games. |
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| Dec. 1, 2024 |
Smith scored a goal and went plus-2 in Saturday's 4-2 win over the Kraken. - For the first time in his young career, Smith played in both halves of a back-to-back. He had often sat out a game in those situations over the first quarter of the campaign, and it's unclear if Saturday signals a shift in the Sharks' development plan for the 19-year-old, or if his offense was simply too hot to bench. He has three goals and four assists over his last four contests, giving him five goals, 11 points, 31 shots on net and a minus-7 rating across 22 appearances this season. |
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| Nov. 30, 2024 |
Smith scored a goal and added an assist Friday in an 8-5 win over the Kraken. - Smith has three straight multipoint games (two goals, five assists), which comprises 70 percent of his offense in 21 games. He has four goals, six assists and 30 shots in 21 games, and he's discovering that the NHL is a lot harder than the NCAA. Smith is a brilliant playaker, but he's making passes that his teammates can't finish. That will change over time when the caliber of his teammates increase. Right now, Smith is a tough redraft play. |
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| Nov. 28, 2024 |
Smith scored a power-play goal on four shots and added an assist in Wednesday's 4-3 loss to the Senators. - Smith set up a Mario Ferraro tally in the second period before briefly tying the game with a goal of his own in the third. With four points over his last two outings, Smith appears to have found another gear on offense. The 19-year-old rookie has three goals, five assists, 28 shots on net and a minus-11 rating, and four of his eight points have come on the power play. |
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| Nov. 26, 2024 |
Smith recorded a pair of assists, including one on the power play, in Monday's 7-2 win over the Kings. - Smith snapped a three-game slump with the pair of helpers on consecutive tallies early in the third period. The 19-year-old remained on the wing Monday -- while center Mikael Granlund (upper body) exited the lineup, the Sharks also welcomed back another pivot in Nico Sturm. Smith is up to six points, 24 shots on net and a minus-12 rating over 19 contests. He has sat out one game in all four of the Sharks' back-to-back sets so far, so fantasy managers should expect him to sit out either Friday or Saturday during a home-and-home against the Kraken. |
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| Nov. 17, 2024 |
Smith produced a power-play assist and two shots on goal in Saturday's 4-3 shootout loss to the Penguins. - Smith has been limited to two assists over six outings in November. The 19-year-old has also moved to the wing with the Sharks healthy down the middle. Smith has four points, 18 shots on net and a minus-10 rating through 15 contests. He'll likely continue to see middle-six minutes when in the lineup. Smith is probable to sit out a game this week, as the Sharks have a road back-to-back in Dallas on Wednesday and St. Louis on Thursday. He has yet to play both halves of a back-to-back this season. |
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| Nov. 5, 2024 |
Smith registered an assist in Tuesday's 2-1 overtime win over the Blue Jackets. - Smith set up Jack Thompson's first NHL tally late in the first period. With three points over his last three games, it appears Smith is starting to find his way in the NHL. The rookie center has added 15 shots on net, six PIM and a minus-3 rating over 11 appearances this season. While he's not expected to play every game early on, he should continue to see middle-six minutes and power-play time when in the lineup. |
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| Oct. 31, 2024 |
Smith scored twice on three shots, including one power-play goal, in Thursday's 3-2 win over the Blackhawks. - Smith hadn't logged a point in his first eight NHL appearances. The 19-year-old center changed that, opening the scoring in the first period and then adding a power-play game-winner midway through the second. He's added 14 shots on net, six PIM and a minus-3 rating over nine contests. Smith has sat out three times so far, including one game in each of the Sharks' first two back-to-back sets. He will likely continue to have his minutes managed as he adjusts from the NCAA schedule to a full-length NHL campaign, so don't be surprised to see him be a healthy with some regularity. |
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| Oct. 18, 2024 |
Smith will be a healthy scratch Friday in Winnipeg, Max Miller of NHL.com reports. - The Sharks have decided to ease Smith into his first year in the NHL, as it is a long schedule, and are making him sit out the second game of back-to-back contests, after playing Thursday in Chicago. The Ducks did the same thing last season with Leo Carlsson. so expect this to happen with some frequency the rest of the campaign with the highly-regarded Smith. Smith has yet to hit the scoresheet in four games. |
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