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Evaluating Stenberg: Where He’s Excelled, Where He Can Improve

A hard look at San Jose Sharks rookie Ivar Stenberg’s first 12 NHL games: Per Stathletes, where has he excelled, where can he improve?

Published: Wednesday, 28 October 2026 at 2:44 AM
Evaluating Stenberg: Where He’s Excelled, Where He Can Improve
Key Things to Know
  • Sheng Peng analyzes Ivar Stenberg's strong power-play performance and needed 5-on-5 improvements for the San Jose Sharks.
  • Stenberg has recorded seven of his nine points this season on the power play through 12 games.
  • Stathletes data reveals Stenberg leads the Sharks with 50.91 Plays Under Pressure Per 60 on the power play.
The Story in 60 Seconds

San Jose Hockey Now's Sheng Peng evaluated rookie winger Ivar Stenberg, noting that the 19-year-old has excelled on the power play through 12 games while remaining a work in progress at 5-on-5. Stenberg has registered seven of his nine points on the man advantage during his first NHL campaign.

According to tracking data from Stathletes, Stenberg leads the San Jose Sharks with 50.91 Plays Under Pressure Per 60 on the power play. Teammate Macklin Celebrini praised Stenberg's composure under pressure, highlighting his confidence and ability to create plays when given time and space.

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