The San Jose Sharks are struggling again, potentially facing the NHL's worst record for the second consecutive season. However, the emergence of younger players like Collin Graf and Will Smith offers some hope. Graf scored his first two-goal game while Smith continued his strong performance with a two-point night. The rookies have now scored the last seven goals for the Sharks, a new team record. Despite their challenges, they still have a chance for a good draft pick with the lottery approaching, should they finish last again.
"Collin Graf had his first two-goal game in the NHL and Will Smith had another two-point game as the last-place Sharks beat the 31st-place Chicago Blackhawks 4-2."
"Smith now has 13 goals on the season, moving him into third place in that category among all rookies, behind only Celebrini and Philadelphia Flyers winger Matvei Michkov."
"Before that, rookies scored the last seven Sharks goals, a team record, over the last three games."
"If the Sharks do finish 32nd this season, they will again have a 25.5% chance of winning the draft lottery, to be held sometime during the playoffs."
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