Stenberg scored a goal on three shots and netted the shootout winner in Monday's 3-2 victory over the Islanders.
Stenberg tied the game late in the first period, redirecting a shot from Tyler Toffoli past Ilya Sorokin. The rookie later delivered the decisive goal in the eighth round of the shootout, beating Sorokin with a wrist shot. With six regulation goals this season, Stenberg continues to provide encouraging secondary scoring, and while skating on the third line won't do him any favors, he'll continue to have upside as long as he stays involved on offense. He has recorded multiple shots on goal in four of his last five appearances.
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Sharks' Ivar Stenberg: Lights lamp in loss
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Stenberg scored a goal on two shots and added two PIM in Saturday's 4-3 loss to the Stars.
Stenberg has scored twice over his last three games. The 19-year-old winger had a four-game slump prior to this stretch, which is to be expected for most rookies. Overall, he's opened his career with five goals, six assists, 28 shots on net and a minus-13 rating over 19 appearances. His tally Saturday was just his third even-strength point.
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Sharks' Ivar Stenberg: Two-point effort against Detroit
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Stenberg scored a power-play goal on three shots and added a power-play assist in Saturday's 4-3 shootout loss to the Red Wings.
Stenberg made the most of his power-play opportunities, contributing to both of San Jose's goals with the man advantage. The rookie winger logged 17:30 of ice time, including 7:53 on the power play, suggesting he's already earning meaningful offensive responsibilities. His three shots and two-point performance are encouraging signs for his fantasy outlook, particularly if he continues receiving substantial opportunities alongside the Sharks' top offensive players. Even though he's failed to crack the scoresheeet in four of his first eight games, the talent is clearly there -- he has two multi-point performances in his last three outings, and he's been producing as a middle-six forward.
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Sharks' Ivar Stenberg: Makes splash in preseason play
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Stenberg had a hat trick and an assist in Thursday's 10-0 preseason win over the Ducks.
Stenberg, the No. 2 overall pick from June, is all but guaranteed an NHL job to begin the campaign. The 18-year-old took advantage of AHL-level competition in this game, and he should continue to see prominent usage once the puck drops next Thursday versus the Panthers in the season opener. Stenberg could find his way into the Calder Trophy conversation if he hits the ground running.
