Season Analysis
Will Smith's sophomore surge: significantly improved production on PP1.
Will Smith is having a breakout season, pacing at 0.89 points per game with 22 goals and 32 assists through 61 games. This marks a substantial improvement from his rookie campaign where he posted 0.61 points per game (18G 27A 45PTS in 74 games). Playing on the top line and the PP1 unit, Smith is exceeding his prior production and establishing himself as a valued offensive contributor.
Performance Trends
Last 5 Games
Date | Opponent | Score | G | A | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 5 | @  | L 0–5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Oct 3 | vs  | W 5–4 OT | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Oct 1 | vs  | W 4–3 OT | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| Apr 16 | @  | W 6–1 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Apr 15 | @  | L 2–5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Stats by Season
Season | Team | GP | G | A | P | +/- | PIM | PPG | SOG | Hits | Blk | TK | GV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-27 |  | 2 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| 2025-26 | | 69 | 24 | 35 | 59 | 1 | 16 | 8 | 166 | 16 | 12 | 14 | 83 |
| 2024-25 | | 74 | 18 | 27 | 45 | -15 | 18 | 5 | 127 | 13 | 16 | 13 | 73 |
| Career Totals | — | 145 | 44 | 63 | 107 | -13 | 34 | 14 | 298 | 31 | 29 | 27 | 159 |
News
MoreSharks Hockey - The Herald Journal
Smith scores twice, Sharks recover for OT win against Panthers - NHL.com
2026-27 Fantasy Hockey Breakout Candidates: Will Smith has upside worth chasing - Yahoo Sports
What home life is like for roommates, Sharks stars Macklin Celebrini, Will Smith - nbcsportsbayarea.com
Luca Cagnoni scores in OT in the Sharks’ season-opening victory over the Panthers - AP News
Sharks Takeaways: Celebrini Injury Shocks The System Against Stars - Sharks Hockey Digest
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