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Team W-L-OTL Pts
27-9-3 57
23-10-5 51
24-12-3 51
18-12-8 44
18-14-7 43
17-20-3 37
16-18-4 36
13-23-6 32

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  • Sharks' Collin Graf: Manages assist in win

    Graf logged an assist in Saturday's 3-2 win over the Devils.

    Graf remains on the NHL roster even with William Eklund back from an upper-body injury. This was Graf's second appearance with the big club this season, and he's filled a middle-six role. He has three assists over nine career games, though at 22 years old, he could still find room to grow on offense if he remains in a substantial enough role.

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  • Sharks' Luke Kunin: Snags assist in win

    Kunin notched an assist, three hits and a plus-2 rating in Saturday's 3-2 win over the Devils.

    Kunin ended a four-game slump with the helper. The 27-year-old has been effective on offense despite often playing in a fourth-line role at even strength. He's also been on the second power-play unit recently. Kunin is up to 17 points -- one off his total from last season -- while adding 60 shots on net, 109 hits, 47 blocked shots and 33 PIM over 42 appearances this season. He's on pace for a career year, with his previous personal best being 15 goals and 31 points in 2019-20 with the Wild.

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  • Sharks' William Eklund: Assist in return from injury

    Eklund picked up an assist in Saturday's 3-2 win over New Jersey.

    Eklund missed four games due to an upper-body injury before logging 18:08 of playing time in his return. He has taken the next step forward this season and remains on target for a potential 60-point season. Even more remarkably, the highly skilled and hard-working Eklund has gone from minus-45 last year to plus-1 in 37 games this season. Keeper and dynasty managers are well-acquainted with this smart Swede, and those in deep redraft formats could find use for a 60-point winger.

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  • Sharks' Yaroslav Askarov: Another victory against strong team

    Askarov made 29 saves in Saturday's 3-2 win over the Devils.

    Nico Hischier beat Askarov with a tap-in on a second-period power play, and Paul Cotter went far side in the third. Askarov has won two straight starts this week, defeating the Lightning and the Devils. He will remain with the Sharks while Vitek Vanecek recovers from a fractured cheekbone. Alexandar Georgiev could still cut into Askarkov's playing time, but the latter will likely continue to play while he has the hot hand.

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  • Sharks' Cody Ceci: Nets winner with seconds left

    Ceci scored a goal in Saturday's 3-2 win over the Devils.

    Ceci played hero with the game-winning goal with 25 seconds left in the third period. He fired a one-timer from a step inside the blue line that hit Jacob Markstrom's glove and trickled into the net. Ceci now has 11 points (three goals, eight assists), 73 blocks, 46 shots and 43 hits in 42 games this season.

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  • Sharks' Nikolai Kovalenko: First goal in teal

    Kovalenko scored a goal Saturday in a 3-2 win over New Jersey.

    Kovalenko's goal was his first for San Jose since being acquired from Colorado on Dec. 9. He drove the net and fired low through Jacob Markstrom after taking a pass from William Eklund. Kovalenko had eight points (four goals, four assists) in 28 games with the Avalanche, and he's already put up six points (one goal, five assists) through 11 contests with the Sharks. But don't get too hyped on Kovalenko yet. He started hot once he arrived in California but had gone six games without a point before Saturday.

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  • Sharks' Macklin Celebrini: Racking up points at only 18

    Celebrini scored a goal Saturday in a 3-2 win over the Devils.

    Celebrini's 13th goal of 2024-25 gave the Sharks a 2-1 lead early in the third period. His 28 points rank 10th in NHL history among 18-year-old skaters through their first 30 NHL games. The list includes Wayne Gretzky (46), Ron Francis (37), Dale Hawerchuk (34), Ted Kennedy (33), Ryan Nugent-Hopkins (32), Sidney Crosby (31), Steve Yzerman (30) and others. Impressive company, indeed, as Celebrini builds on his excellent rookie year.

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  • Sharks' Nico Sturm: Unavailable Saturday

    Sturm (undisclosed) will not play Saturday versus New Jersey, per Max Miller of NHL.com.

    Sturm has only one assist in his last 15 games. The fourth-line center has four goals and nine points over 36 games this season. Look for Ty Dellandrea to return to the lineup after a one-game absence.

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  • Sharks' Jake Walman: Moves to IR

    Walman (lower body) will shift to injured reserve Saturday, according to Max Miller of NHL.com.

    San Jose will activate William Eklund (upper body) from injured reserve in a corresponding move. Walman will miss his sixth straight game versus New Jersey on Saturday. He has amassed five goals, 25 points, 80 shots on net, 47 blocked shots and 30 hits in 31 appearances this season.

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  • Sharks' William Eklund: Ready to rock

    Eklund (upper body) will be activated from injured reserve ahead of his return to the lineup Saturday versus New Jersey, Max Miller of NHL.com reports.

    Eklund missed four games with the injury. The 22-year-old has seven goals and 20 assists across 36 games this season. He should return to the top line alongside Mikael Granlund and Fabian Zetterlund.

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  • Sharks' Yaroslav Askarov: Tending twine Saturday

    Askarov will protect the home net against New Jersey on Saturday, per Max Miller of NHL.com.

    Askarov is coming off a 24-save performance in Thursday's 2-1 win over Tampa Bay. He has a 2-2-2 record with a 2.35 GAA and a .921 save percentage through six NHL appearances this season. New Jersey is tied for 10th in the league with 3.22 goals per game in 2024-25.

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  • Sharks' Nico Sturm: Deemed game-time decision

    Sturm is considered a game-time decision for Saturday's game against the Devils for an undisclosed reason, Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now reports.

    Sturm missed five games in November due to an upper-body injury, but he's appeared in every game since then, and it's unclear what injury he's dealing with ahead of Saturday's matchup. If the 29-year-old is sidelined against New Jersey, Ty Dellandrea could enter the lineup.

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  • Sharks' Marc-Edouard Vlasic: Assist in season debut

    Vlasic logged an assist in Thursday's 2-1 win over the Lightning.

    Vlasic was eased into action on the third pairing, logging 11:56 of ice time after missing nearly three months of the campaign due to a back injury. Vlasic averaged 16:17 per game over 57 appearances in 2023-24, but at 37 years old, it wouldn't be surprising for his minutes to remain low. Even if he's in the lineup regularly, he's unlikely to collect more than 10 points this season while playing on a rebuilding team. Vlasic may also be rested more often, as the Sharks will want to give some younger blueliners a look as they keep one eye on the future.

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  • Sharks' Jan Rutta: Offers helper

    Rutta posted an assist and three blocked shots in Thursday's 2-1 win over the Lightning.

    Rutta snapped a four-game point drought with the helper. The 34-year-old defenseman doesn't contribute a lot of offense, but he can hold his own in a third-pairing role. Rutta is up to six points, 45 shots on net, 60 blocked shots, 31 hits, 26 PIM and a minus-4 rating over 41 outings this season. That lack of offense will keep most fantasy managers away.

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  • Sharks' Mikael Granlund: Supplies helper in win

    Granlund notched an assist and two shots on goal in Thursday's 2-1 win over the Lightning.

    Granlund has a helper in three of the last five contests, but he's gone eight games without a goal. His assist Thursday set up Mario Ferraro's game-winning tally midway through the second period. Granlund's pace on offense has slowed down amid the Sharks' recent eight-game losing streak. He's now at 11 goals, 24 helpers, 104 shots on net, 32 hits, 28 blocked shots and a minus-4 rating over 39 appearances in a top-six role.

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  • Sharks' Mario Ferraro: Goal, fight in win

    Ferraro scored a goal on two shots and added five PIM in Thursday's 2-1 win over the Lightning.

    Ferraro fought Mitchell Chaffee early in the second period. After serving his time, Ferraro scored at 12:55 of the frame, and that goal stood as the game-winner. The veteran defenseman didn't earn a point over 13 games in December, but he's no stranger to playing a tough style. He has three goals, four assists, 40 shots on net, 28 PIM, 96 hits and 61 blocked shots over 41 appearances this season in a top-four role.

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  • Sharks' Tyler Toffoli: Opens scoring Thursday

    Toffoli scored a goal on two shots in Thursday's 2-1 win over the Lightning.

    Toffoli has two goals and two assists over his last five games. The 32-year-old winger has been steady this season, offering a decent level of offense as a veteran presence in the Sharks' lineup. He's at 15 goals, 11 assists, 116 shots on net and a minus-11 rating through 41 appearances. He's on pace for his lowest output in three years, but given the team around him, he's done well to stay close to the same level as his 55-point effort from 2023-24.

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  • Sharks' Yaroslav Askarov: Fends off Lightning

    Askarov stopped 24 of 25 shots in Thursday's 2-1 win over the Lightning.

    Askarov wasn't tested too much, but he still pulled off quite the feat in quieting one of the league's best offenses. This was Askarov's first win since he was called up to cover the absence of Vitek Vanecek (face). For the season, Askarov is 2-2-2 with a 2.35 GAA and a .921 save percentage over six outings. The 22-year-old should continue to push Alexandar Georgiev for playing time, though another tough matchup awaits in Saturday's matinee home game versus the Devils.

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Team Statistical Rankings

GF AVG GA AVG Power Play
Team 2.59 3.42 17.2

Injuries

Player Injury
J. Walman D Jake Walman D Lower Body
L. Couture C Logan Couture C Groin
V. Vanecek G Vitek Vanecek G Face
N. Sturm C Nico Sturm C Undisclosed
C. Grundstrom RW Carl Grundstrom RW Undisclosed

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