Seven breakout candidates eyeing 2025-26 fantasy hockey glory. Cooley looks to lock No.1 center duties with bigger minutes and power-play time, aiming for 70+ points and 30 goals. Knies ascends to Toronto’s top line, credible 70-point upside with heavy shots and hits. Carlsson should become a go-to producer for Anaheim, potentially crossing 60 points as a full-season regular. Eklund emerged as a major Sharks playmaker with 60+ point potential, while Fantilli and Perfetti are primed for top-six roles and strong multi-cat value. Cuylle brings heavy-hit upside with Rangers’ wing opportunities and growing scoring touch.

William Eklund has officially inked a three-year, $16.8 million contract with the San Jose Sharks, set to commence in the 2026-27 season. The deal averages $5.6 million annually, a significant commitment for the young forward.

At just 22 years old, Eklund is coming off a career-best season where he achieved 58 points, including 17 goals and 41 assists, alongside two game-winning goals. Drafted seventh overall by the Sharks in the 2021 NHL Draft, he has accumulated 110 points in 174 career games with the team, showcasing his potential as a key player for the franchise.

In a closely contested match, Lucas Carlsson's backhand goal late in the third period secured a 2-1 victory for the San Jose Sharks against the Boston Bruins. This marks a significant moment for Carlsson, who has faced challenges over the past year but is now finding form with the Sharks, having performed well in the AHL this season with 10 goals in 44 games.

The Sharks showcased their resilience, rallying after a scoreless first period, with rookie William Eklund opening the scoring. Despite a late equalizer from Casey Mittelstadt for the Bruins, who have now lost five consecutive games, the Sharks responded decisively. Barclay Goodrow sealed the win with an empty-net goal, solidifying the Sharks' hard-earned comeback.

In a hard-fought contest on Saturday night, the San Jose Sharks managed to secure a 3-1 victory over the Boston Bruins. Lucas Carlsson netted the decisive goal late in the third period, marking his first of the season, while William Eklund and Barclay Goodrow contributed to the Sharks' scoring. Goaltender Alexander Georgiev was solid in net, turning aside 22 shots.

Boston's struggle continued as they faced their fifth consecutive loss, with Casey Mittelstadt scoring the only goal for the Bruins. The Sharks' recent uptick in performance marks a significant turnaround from their previous form, winning two out of their last four games. As the playoffs approach, Boston's chances appear grim, having dropped 22 of their last 33 contests.