Will Smith posts three points in Sharks overtime win over Panthers

Fantasy hockey: Smith's two goals and an assist Thursday were well above his recent averages, but the underlying play is middle-of-the-pack.

By Fantasy Roundup Staff · October 2, 2026 · Updated October 2, 2026

Will Smith scored two goals and added one assist in San Jose's 4-3 overtime win over Florida on Thursday, October 1. The center recorded four shots, one power-play goal and played 20:09 in the victory.

The three-point night sits well above Smith's recent averages of 0.70 points per game and gives fantasy managers a reminder of his upside. His underlying play grades 62 out of 100 among forwards for shots, scoring chances and ice time, which speaks to how sustainable his scoring is.

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Smith's two goals and one assist on Thursday, October 1 came in 20:09 of ice time against Florida in a 4-3 overtime win. He recorded four shots, one power-play goal, one hit and finished plus-2. The 20:09 sits nearly two minutes above his recent average of 18:16 a night, and the four shots are roughly double his usual 2.2 per game. One of his goals came on the power play, where he skates on the first unit and averages 3:16 per game, third among all Sharks skaters.

Smith's recent averages show 0.31 goals, 0.39 assists and 0.70 points per game, with 0.18 power-play points per contest. The three-point performance came without more shots or minutes than usual, so treat it as one game. His underlying play grades 62 out of 100 among forwards for shots, scoring chances and ice time, a read on how sustainable his scoring is. San Jose has two games left this week, on Saturday and Monday.

What to do

• Keep Will Smith rostered in standard leagues after the strong three-point night.

• Expect regression given his middling underlying play grades and recent 0.70 points per game.

• Take advantage of his Saturday and Monday games this week if you need center production.

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