Kevin Labanc
RW FA
Sun 12/18/22 3:02 AM

Labanc scored a goal on two shots and added two hits in Saturday's 3-2 shootout loss to the Kings.
EDGE Analysis
Labanc put the Sharks ahead in the second period, though the lead lasted all of 50 seconds before Jaret Anderson-Dolan tied the game again. Through six games in December, Labanc has three goals and two assists. He's still doing well in a top-line role at even strength, and he's up to seven tallies, 18 points, 58 shots on net, 20 hits and a minus-3 rating through 31 contests overall.

Kevin Labanc
RW FA
Sat 12/10/22 2:43 AM

Labanc posted an assist, two shots on goal and a plus-2 rating in Friday's 6-1 win over the Ducks.
EDGE Analysis
Labanc has two goals and two assists during a four-game point streak. While he's not in the neighborhood of linemates Timo Meier and Tomas Hertl for offense, Labanc has put together a solid campaign so far. The winger has six tallies, 11 assists, 55 shots on net, 16 PIM and a minus-4 rating through 29 outings, offering solid depth scoring.

Kevin Labanc
RW FA
Thu 12/8/22 2:53 AM

Labanc scored a goal on two shots in Wednesday's 6-5 overtime loss to the Canucks.
EDGE Analysis
Labanc's third-period tally put the Sharks ahead 5-4, but they couldn't maintain the lead. The 26-year-old winger has been fairly solid lately with three goals and four helpers in his last eight contests. He's up to six tallies, 10 helpers, 53 shots, 16 PIM and a minus-6 rating in 28 outings overall. Labanc will continue to have some fantasy appeal in deeper formats as long as he stays on the top line.

Kevin Labanc
RW FA
Sun 12/4/22 10:43 PM

Labanc scored a power-play goal and added two PIM in Sunday's 6-3 loss to the Sabres.
EDGE Analysis
Labanc put the Sharks ahead 2-1 with his first-period tally. The goal was his first in five games, though he added three assists in that span. This was also his first power-play point since Nov. 5. Labanc has five goals, 15 points, 51 shots and a minus-6 rating in 27 contests, though his continued presence on the top line alongside Timo Meier and Tomas Hertl maintains some hope for his production.

Kevin Labanc
RW FA
Fri 12/2/22 1:21 PM

Labanc (personal) missed practice Friday but will be available for Saturday's tilt in Ottawa, Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now reports.
EDGE Analysis
Labanc has four goals and 13 points in 25 games this season and has been seeing first line time with Tomas Hertl and Timo Meier. He had a pair of assists Tuesday versus the Habs but was held off the scoresheet Wednesday in Toronto.

Kevin Labanc
RW FA
Wed 11/30/22 9:30 AM

Labanc notched two assists in Tuesday's 4-0 win over the Canadiens.
EDGE Analysis
Both helpers came on Tomas Hertl tallies in the third period as the Sharks blew open a 1-0 contest. Labanc remains somewhat hit or miss on a nightly basis, recording four multi-point performances and five goose eggs over his last 12 games, but his spot on San Jose's top line has resulted in three goals and 11 points over that stretch.

Kevin Labanc
RW FA
Sat 11/26/22 3:27 AM

Labanc scored a goal on five shots and went minus-2 in Friday's 5-2 loss to the Kings.
EDGE Analysis
Labanc got the Sharks on the board at 13:02 of the first period. The 26-year-old winger has picked up two goals and two assists over his last five contests. He's up to four tallies, 11 points, 44 shots on net and a minus-5 rating in 22 appearances overall -- while that's better than the pace he had last year, he's still more of a supporting scorer than the star of the show.

Kevin Labanc
RW FA
Thu 11/24/22 2:19 AM

Labanc notched an assist and two shots on goal in Wednesday's 8-5 loss to the Kraken.
EDGE Analysis
Labanc set up the third goal of Timo Meier's hat trick at 8:58 of the third period. The helper was Labanc's first point in three games, though he's generally had steadier offense since joining the top line early in November. The winger is up to three goals, seven assists, 39 shots on net and a minus-3 rating in 21 contests -- four points more than he had in the same number of games last year before his season was ended by a shoulder injury.

Kevin Labanc
RW FA
Fri 11/18/22 3:25 AM

Labanc scored a goal on two shots and added an assist in Thursday's 7-4 loss to the Red Wings.
EDGE Analysis
Labanc returned to the top line Nov. 3, and he's picked up two goals and five assists in the seven games since then. This was his third multi-point effort in that span. The 26-year-old winger has historically struggled to put it all together for long stretches, but he's in a productive run now. He's at three goals, six helpers, 35 shots on net and a minus-2 rating through 18 contests this season.

Kevin Labanc
RW FA
Sat 11/12/22 12:31 AM

Labanc notched an assist and two shots on goal in Friday's 5-4 win over the Stars.
EDGE Analysis
Labanc set up a Timo Meier tally early in the second period. Over his last three games, Labanc's offense has sparked to life in a top-line role -- he has a goal and four assists in that span. For the season, the 26-year-old winger is up to seven points, 30 shots on net and a minus-2 rating in 15 contests. He had just six points in 21 outings last year, a campaign that was cut short by shoulder surgery. Assuming he stays healthy, he's setting himself up for a bounce-back effort.