Will Smith Sets Up a Power-Play Goal in Sharks' Overtime Win at the Bell Centre
San Jose escapes Montreal 4-3 in extra time, with Smith's lone assist coming on the man advantage.
Will Smith picked up one assist, and it came on the power play, as the Sharks beat the Canadiens 4-3 in overtime in Montreal.
The forward played 18:50 over 20 shifts. That was sixth among San Jose's 18 skaters and second among the team's 12 forwards. He had no points at even strength, where he put 1 shot on goal from 3 shot attempts. He finished -1 with one giveaway, no hits and no blocked shots.
This was a typical night for his production. Smith has 3 goals and 4 assists in 10 games this season, so the assist raises his total to a point per game or a bit less. His ice time was just under his season average of 20 minutes a game. The giveaway fits a season in which he has 11 of them.
San Jose is 4-4-1, still in the wildcard chase, and this win snapped a one-game losing streak. Smith's contribution was a single power-play helper, and the Sharks took the extra point.