William Eklund, a rookie for the San Jose Sharks, played as a center for the first time in the NHL. He showed promise as a centerman, displaying strong game sense and creating opportunities. Eklund's performance contributed to the Sharks' victory, with Marc-Edouard Vlasic scoring a crucial goal. Vlasic's recent form has been impressive, with several goals in the last few games. The Sharks achieved their first shutout of the season, with goaltender Mackenzie Blackwood delivering a stellar performance. However, the Sharks' subsequent game against the Anaheim Ducks ended in a 2-2 tie, leading to overtime. Vlasic continued his scoring streak in this game as well.
Apologies for the late upload. I had some personal stuff come up. Vlasic won’t stop scoring. #SJSharks #FlyTogether recap on @TheHockeyNews. ⤵️ https://t.co/RihzXE5Yqf https://t.co/RihzXE5Yqf
End of 3: Ducks 2, Sharks 2. To overtime we go. #FlyTogether
Ducks pull Gibson for the extra attacker with 1:27 remaining in the third. #FlyTogether
Eklund gets the gate for hooking. Ducks to the power play. #FlyTogether
Gibson with a big save on Kunin to keep the Ducks ahead. #FlyTogether
The #SJSharks are looking to go on break with two straight wins. Tonight they face #FlyTogether at 7:30. Read the preview on @TheHockeyNews.⤵️ https://t.co/yA4sQMQr1K https://t.co/yA4sQMQr1K
Marc-Edouard Vlasic broke a scoreless tie with 12:33 remaining, and Mackenzie Blackwood made 32 saves as the San Jose Sharks shut out the Seattle Kraken. https://t.co/SCNBnQ5g5x https://t.co/OVmpZWngbf
Eklund on his play at the C: "Felt good. I got a lot of pucks, got a lot of possession that's what I like. I like to play with the puck, and I feel like Duke and Barbie did a hell of a job today." #SJSharks
Vlasic on his play the last few weeks: “Like I said, I've been skating (and) making plays. Who would have thought I can still play this game.” #SJSharks
I asked Vlasic how he’s felt about his own game of late. “Playing well. Like I said, I've been skating, making plays. Who would have thought I can still play this game?” #SJSharks
Vlasic passes Dan Boyle for second all-time in game-winning goals by a defenseman. He has 13 in his #SJSharks career.
The #SJSharks get their first shutout of the season. Eklund looked great down the middle, and Vlasic stayed hot. Read the recap on @TheHockeyNews.⤵️ https://t.co/aY3uYm8w1y https://t.co/aY3uYm8w1y
First time that #SJSharks have shut out an opponent this season. Tremendous effort by Blackwood, his first Sharks shutout ever, his first shutout since 12/8/21
Marc-Édouard Vlasic now has 4 goals in his last 8 games. #SJSharks https://t.co/h6afDuBbMS
Vlasic scores off one of the slipperiest zone entries you’ll see via William Eklund. #SlipperyPete #SJSharks https://t.co/4IXV6kMQvl
This goal is all created off Eklund’s zone entry. Just before this he stopped up in the D-zone to give him space, then got the legs going. #SJSharks https://t.co/uXnqDehEjj
Marc-Edouard Vlasic breaks the ice! This was all created by Eklund's zone entry. 1-0 #SJSharks
I hope people understand me when I say this. I feel like Eklund's game sense/feel is much higher at center. I really have liked his game tonight. #SJSharks
Eklund has had some strong games this season, but there is something different about him at center. He is hunting the puck more and trying to create more. Which is a very good thing. #SJSharks
#SJSharks lines tonight, Eklund plays center for the first time in the NHL: Hoffman-Couture-Zetterlund Barabanov-Eklund-Duclair MacDonald-Sturm-Kunin Zadina-Carpenter-Bailey Vlasic-Emberson Rutta-Mukhamadullin Okhotiuk-Addison Blackwood
William Eklund is getting his first chance at being a center in the NHL. He has all the tools to be a successful centerman for the #SJSharks. Read more on @TheHockeyNews.⤵️ https://t.co/j4D5ldQG7F https://t.co/j4D5ldQG7F