Sharks rookie has premonition, scores twice for first NHL points

SAN JOSE – The wait is over for San Jose Sharks rookie center Will Smith — in a big way.

After going without a point in his first eight games with the Sharks, Smith scored his first two NHL goals during Thursday’s game against the Chicago Blackhawks.

After scoring his first goal at the 6:52 mark of the opening period, Smith picked up a second at the 10:42 mark of the second period, as his power-play goal gave the Sharks a 3-2 lead.

In the first period, Smith was stationed...