Will Smith
C/RW SJ
Tue 2/3/26 1:24 PM

Smith scored a goal on three shots and went minus-2 in Monday's 6-3 loss to the Blackhawks.
EDGE Analysis
Smith has three goals and five assists during his five-game point streak. The 20-year-old continues to thrive on the top line as he closes in on matching his rookie-year numbers. He's at 17 goals, 39 points, 101 shots on net and a minus-2 rating through 41 appearances this season, compared to 18 goals and 45 points in 74 outings in 2024-25.

Will Smith
C/RW SJ
Sat 1/31/26 10:54 PM

Smith scored a goal in Saturday's 3-2 loss to Calgary. He fired five shots.
EDGE Analysis
Smith is on a four-game, seven-point streak (two goals, five assists; 12 shots). Saturday's goal came on the power play. Smith's ascension toward stardom continues. He has 38 points (16 goals, 22 assists) in 40 games this season, and he has already equaled his power-play production (five goals, 12 points) from 2024-25 in 34 fewer games. Last season, Smith delivered 45 points (18 goals, 27 assists) in 74 games.

Will Smith
C/RW SJ
Wed 1/28/26 2:20 AM

Smith scored a power-play goal, dished two assists and added two PIM in Tuesday's 5-2 win over the Canucks.
EDGE Analysis
One of Smith's helpers also came on the power play. The 20-year-old continues to roll after an upper-body injury, earning three goals and four helpers over five contests since his return to action. For the season, he's at 15 goals, 21 helpers, 11 power-play points, 89 shots on net and a plus-5 rating through 38 appearances. He needs 10 more points to surpass his total from 74 outings as a rookie last year.

Will Smith
C/RW SJ
Sat 1/24/26 2:40 AM

Smith registered two assists, including one on the power play, and added two shots on goal in Friday's 3-1 win over the Rangers.
EDGE Analysis
Smith has two goals and two helpers over four games since he returned from an upper-body injury. The 20-year-old forward is up to a total of 33 points (nine on the power play), 88 shots on net and a plus-4 rating over 37 appearances. Smith has been on the top line since his return, giving him a steady path to offense alongside breakout superstar Macklin Celebrini.

Will Smith
C/RW SJ
Tue 1/20/26 1:59 PM

Smith scored a goal in Monday's 4-1 win over the Panthers.
EDGE Analysis
Smith has scored in consecutive contests following his 13-game absence due to an upper-body injury. The 20-year-old has immediately retaken a top-line role and doesn't appear to need to shake off any rust. He's up to 14 goals, 31 points, 84 shots on net and a plus-4 rating through 35 appearances, making him a strong offense-only option with ample upside in fantasy.

Will Smith
C/RW SJ
Sat 1/17/26 1:50 PM

Smith scored a goal on three shots in 21:10 of ice time in Friday's 4-2 loss to the Red Wings.
EDGE Analysis
Smith returned from a 13-game absence due to an upper-body injury, and he immediately reclaimed a top-line role. The 20-year-old was in the midst of a breakout campaign prior to the injury. He's at 13 goals, 30 points, 83 shots on net and a plus-4 rating over 34 appearances. If he can seamlessly get back up to speed, fantasy managers should make room to get him back in their lineups.

Will Smith
C/RW SJ
Fri 1/16/26 2:37 PM

Smith (upper body) will return to the lineup in Detroit on Friday, Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now reports.
EDGE Analysis
Smith missed 13 games with the injury. The fourth pick in the 2023 NHL Draft, Smith has 12 goals and 17 assists in 33 games, establishing himself as a future star with the Sharks. He should line up on one of the top-two lines Friday and could return to his spot alongside Macklin Celebrini, giving Smith plenty of fantasy value.

Will Smith
C/RW SJ
Thu 1/15/26 11:41 AM

Head coach Ryan Warsofsky said that Smith (upper body) will not play Thursday in Washington, but he remains a possibility to play Friday in Detroit, per Tom Gulitti of NHL.com.
EDGE Analysis
Smith will miss his 13th consecutive game after he was injured Dec. 13 in Pittsburgh. Smith has 12 goals and 29 points in 33 games and could see action alongside Macklin Celebrini upon his return.

Will Smith
C/RW SJ
Mon 1/12/26 3:48 PM

Head coach Ryan Warsofsky said Monday that Smith (upper body) is considered day-to-day, Max Miller of NHL.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Warsofsky already indicated Sunday that Smith would travel with the Sharks ahead of their upcoming four-game road trip, which begins Thursday in Washington and runs through Jan. 20 in Tampa Bay. Smith's status for Thursday's matchup against the Capitals remains uncertain, but he's shed his non-contact jersey in practice, which Warsofsky said was the next step in the 20-year-old's recovery process.

Will Smith
C/RW SJ
Sun 1/11/26 5:46 PM

Head coach Ryan Warsofsky said Sunday that Smith (upper body) will travel with the Sharks ahead of their upcoming four-game road trip, which begins Thursday in Washington and runs through Jan. 20 against Tampa Bay, Curtis Pashelka of The San Jose Mercury News reports.
EDGE Analysis
Smith has been sidelined since mid-December due to his upper-body injury, and the team announced Dec. 22 that he was considered week-to-week. It's not yet clear exactly which date Smith could return, but he at least appears to be drawing closer to suiting up. Over his first 33 appearances of the season, he recorded 12 goals, 17 assists, 12 PIM, seven hits and seven blocked shots while averaging 17:55 of ice time.