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.
Date | Opponent | Score | G | A | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 16 | @  | W 6–1 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Apr 15 | @  | L 2–5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Apr 13 | @  | W 3–2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Apr 11 | vs  | L 3–4 SO | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Apr 9 | @  | L 1–6 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Season | Team | GP | G | A | P | +/- | PIM | PPG | SOG | Hits | Blk | TK | GV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | — | 143 | 42 | 62 | 104 | -14 | 34 | 13 | 293 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 156 |
News
MoreSharks turn focus to new deals for Celebrini, Smith after busy start to free agency - NHL.com
Projecting Sharks 2026-27 Opening Night Lineup - Sharks Hockey Digest
EXPLOSIVE: Can Will Smith ELEVATE the Sharks’ Top Line and Crush Expectations in 2026-27? - WUSA9
Smith on His Contract Extension, Summer Plans, Who’s Not Keeping Up With Book Club - San Jose Hockey Now
Sharks acquire Will Smith’s former Boston College teammate in deal with Bruins - Santa Cruz Sentinel
Sharks’ Warsofsky gets point across with Smith’s ice time. What’s the response? - The Mercury News
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