Jack Studnicka will draw into the Sharks' lineup on Thursday, sending Carpenter to the press box as a healthy scratch. Carpenter has been a regular in the lineup for the Sharks but has only one point (1G / 0A) in his last 13 games.
Graf is an undrafted 21-year-old out of Massachusetts who has played collegiate hockey for the last three seasons. He scored 49 points (22G / 27A) in 34 games with Quinnipiac University this season.
The Sharks will turn to Blackwood for a fifth straight game as they prepare for a divisional matchup against the Los Angeles Kings. Blackwood has played well in his last three games despite recording only one win (1-2-0), allowing only five total goals, including a 35-save shutout in a 4-0 victory against the St. Louis Blues on March 30th. The Sharks enter action as +253 home underdogs.
Studnicka was acquired from Vancouver earlier this season and has earned his call-up from the San Jose Barracuda (AHL) after putting up 14 points (6G/8A) in 27 games played. The 25-year-old former second-round pick has appeared in 14 games between San Jose and Vancouver in the NHL this season and has one goal, two PIMs and a -4 plus/minus.
The Sharks will turn to Blackwood between the pipes for the fourth straight game on Monday. Blackwood has been excellent his last two games, only allowing two total goals, including a 35-save shutout in his last outing, a 4-0 win over the St. Louis Blues for his second shutout of the season. The Sharks enter action as +185 road underdogs against the Seattle Kraken.
The Sharks will likely turn to Blackwood between the pipes for the fourth straight game on Monday. Blackwood has been excellent his last two games, only allowing two total goals, including a 35-save shutout in his last outing, a 4-0 win over the St. Louis Blues for his second shutout of the season. The Sharks enter action as +185 road underdogs against the Seattle Kraken.
MacDonald played the last six games for the Sharks but only averaged slightly above 10 minutes of ice time in his last two contests. The 31-year-old defenseman has eight points (6G / 2A), 34 hits, and 17 blocks in 30 games this season.
Labanc has been a healthy scratch in four straight games but will re-enter the lineup on Thursday against the Minnesota Wild. Before his absence from the lineup, Labanc had two points (0G / 2A) during a two-game point streak.
Hoffman has not played since March 9th, missing eight games due to a concussion. Hoffman has struggled this season but has been slightly more productive lately, tallying four points (2G / 2A) in his last four games.
The Sharks, losers of eight straight, will attempt to stop the bleeding by turning to Blackwood in the crease for the third time in the last four games. Blackwood has allowed 10 combined goals in his last two games, including six on 41 shots (.854 SV%) on Tuesday, a 6-3 loss to the Dallas Stars. The Sharks enter action as sizeable +329 road underdogs against the Minnesota Wild.
Barabanov played only 9:15 time-on-ice in the Sharks' 6-3 loss to the Dallas Stars on Tuesday before exiting the contest with a lower-body injury. After a breakout 47-point campaign last season, Barabanov has been limited to only 13 points (4G / 9A) in 46 games this season.
The Sharks, losers of eight straight, will attempt to stop the bleeding by turning to Blackwood in the crease for the third time in the last four games. Blackwood has allowed 10 combined goals in his last two games, including six on 41 shots (.854 SV%) on Tuesday, a 6-3 loss to the Dallas Stars. The Sharks enter action as sizeable +329 road underdogs against the Minnesota Wild.
Emberson has been out since February 29th due to a lower-body injury and is likely to miss the remainder of the 2023-24 season as he recovers. The 23-year-old rookie stood out as one of San Jose's best defensemen most nights when dressed and will finish his first season with a goal, 10 points, 31 SOG, six PIMs and a -4 plus/minus through 30 games before his injury.
The Sharks will turn to Blackwood between the pipes for the second time in three games since he returned from a prolonged absence due to injury. The Sharks have lost seven straight, and their fate was no difference inserting Blackwood into the crease, as he allowed four goals on 21 shots (.810 SV%) in a 4-1 loss to the Tampa Bay Lightning on Friday.
Jacob MacDonald will be a healthy scratch on Thursday, allowing Thrun to remain in the lineup. Thrun has two points (1G / 1A) and six shots on goal in his last four games.
Blackwood has been out of the lineup since suffering a groin injury on February 27th. Magnus Chrona has served predominantly as the starting netminder recently due to Blackwood's injury and Kaapo Kahkonen's trade to the New Jersey Devils. With Chrona reassigned to the San Jose Barracuda (AHL), Blackwood will likely take control of the Sharks' crease. Blackwood has a 3.48 GAA and .899 SV% in 35 games this season (9-18-3).
Blackwood has been out of the lineup since suffering a groin injury on February 27th. Magnus Chrona has served predominantly as the starting netminder recently due to Blackwood's injury and Kaapo Kahkonen's trade to the New Jersey Devils. With Chrona being reassigned to the San Jose Barracuda (AHL), Blackwood will likely take control of the Sharks' crease.
