Former Boston College men’s hockey and current San Jose Sharks forward Will Smith scored his first two NHL goals in the Sharks 3-2 victory over the Chicago Blackhawks on Thursday night.
Smith, who was selected by San Jose as the No. 4 overall pick in the 2023 NHL Draft, scored a pair of goals in his 13:14 on the ice. He scored the first goal of the night at the 6:52 mark in the first period and scored the go-ahead and game-winning goal at the 10:42 mark of the second period which was on a power-play.
“It feels really good,” said Smith after the game. “I mean, [I’ve] been waiting for it and it’s good to see it go in.”
The Lexington, Mass., native spent one season with the Eagles in 2023-24. During his sole season in Chestnut Hill, he appeared in 41 games and tallied 25 goals and 46 assists for 71 points, nine blocks, and recorded a +25 rating which ranked the third-highest among the team.
The 19-year-old led Boston College in assists and points as well as had the third-highest goals.
Smith was highly decorated during his time at The Heights. He was named a CCM/AHCA First-Team All-American, a Hockey East First Team All-Star, and to the Hockey East Rookie Team, Hockey East Tournament MVP, and Hockey East All-Tournament Team as well as was a finalist for the Hobey Baker Award.
So far this season, Smith has appeared in five games for the Sharks and made his career debut on Oct. 20 in the team’s 4-1 loss to the Colorado Avalanche.
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