Will Smith (Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn Images) [https://deweb-519a7.b-cdn.net/post-images/fac1cca3-7472-4d4d-8a74-2330bfdf7256.jpeg] Will Smith (Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn Images) Here's today's NHL Nugget – this Birthday Backcheck features San Jose Sharks rookie Will Smith, who turns 20 years old on March 17. Smith became the youngest player in Sharks [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/san-jose-sharks] history since Patrick Marleau to score multiple goals in a game [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/san-jose-sharks/latest-news/monkey-off-the-back-will-smith-scores-first-sharks-nhl-goal-against-blackhawks] when he netted his first two NHL markers. Will Smith, who turns 20 on March 17, was a top-10 finalist for the Hobey Baker Award in 2023-24. Brian T. Dessart takes fans on a distinctive ride through the historic-laden NHL with the #NHLNugget [https://nhlnugget.com/thn]. Check out NHLNugget.com [https://nhlnugget.com/home] to find where to follow NHL Nugget on social media. And for past NHL Nuggets, click here [https://thehockeynews.com/news/author/brian-t-dessart].