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Sharks' Gustav Nyquist: Snags helper in overwhelming loss

Nyquist has compiled three goals and two assists in 10 games since leaving the Red Wings for the Sharks at the trade deadline. The team shift hasn't resulted in an all-out surge for the Swede, as the punchy scoring winger has taken on a bigger defensive role at even strength for San Jose, and his power-play time is down a bit as well.

Sharks' Gustav Nyquist: Registers pair of goals

The 29-year-old is already making a big difference for the Sharks. In seven games since coming over from the Red Wings, Nyquist has three goals and four points. All four of those points have come in the last four contests. Overall, he has 19 goals and 53 points in 69 games this season.

Sharks' Gustav Nyquist: Scores first goal with Sharks

Nyquist's goal, his 17th of the year, was his first point in four games with the Sharks. He's now at 50 points in 66 contests for the season. The playmaking winger has had to adjust to his new environment on San Jose's third line, but as he develops chemistry with Joe Thornton and Marcus Sorensen, he should be a solid contributor to the offense.

Sharks' Gustav Nyquist: Physical in Sharks debut

Suiting up for his Sharks debut, the former Red Wing skated on the third line with Joe Thornton and Kevin Labanc and saw action on the second power-play unit as well. The three hits were actually a season high for Nyquist, and while he didn't make a big offensive impact for his new club, his willingness to get physical suggests he's plenty inspired by the chance to play for a Stanley Cup contender.

Sharks' Gustav Nyquist: Dealt to Sharks

Nyquist cost the Sharks a second-round selection in 2019 along with a conditional third-rounder in 2020. Pierre LeBrun of TSN reports that Detroit will also retain 30 percent of Nyquist's salary. After agreeing to waive his no-trade clause, the Swede moves on from the Red Wings -- the only team Nyquist has known in his eight-year NHL career. The 29-year-old winger has 48 points in 2018-19 while playing the most minutes of his career (18:05 per game). He's in luck considering San Jose's next game is against Boston on Tuesday. In three games versus the Bruins this season, Nyquist has a goal and four assists.