Skinner did not play in San Jose's previous game and will be out week-to-week, recovering from a lower-body injury. The 33-year-old Skinner, in his first season with the Sharks, has seven points (4G / 3A) in 17 games.
With Alex Nedeljkovic returning from tending to a personal matter, the Sharks have reassigned Skarek back to the Barracuda (AHL). The Czech goaltender made his NHL debut in 2024-25 with the Islanders, but struggled with a 0-1-0 record, .872 SV% and 3.94 GAA. He has a 3.63 GAA and .875 SV% in six games (4-2-0) with the Barracuda this season.
Shakir Mukhamadullin will be a healthy scratch on Thursday against the Calgary Flames, allowing Liljegren to draw back into the lineup. The 26-year-old Liljegren is averaging a career-high 20:32 time-on-ice, recording 28 blocks, 15 hits, and four points (0G / 4A) in 13 games this season.
Timothy Liljegren will draw back into San Jose's lineup on Thursday against the Calgary Flames, sending Mukhamadullin to the sidelines as a healthy scratch. The 23-year-old Mukhamadullin is averaging 16:12 time-on-ice and has four points (0G / 4A) in seven games this season.
The Sharks are riding a four-game winning streak and can largely thank Askarov for his outstanding play between the pipes. The 23-year-old netminder has a subpar 3.29 GA and .896 SV% in 10 games this season (5-4-1), but has been nearly unbeatable lately, allowing two or fewer goals in four straight (4-0-0) while posting a sublime .963 SV%. The Sharks enter the action on Thursday as +137 road underdogs against the Calgary Flames and their league-worst offense (2.1 GF / GP).
With Alex Nedeljkovic tending to a personal matter, the Sharks have recalled Skarek from the Barracuda (AHL). The Czech goaltender made his NHL debut in 2024-25 with the Islanders, but struggled with a 0-1-0 record, .872 SV% and 3.94 GAA. He has a 3.63 GAA and .875 SV% in six games (4-2-0) with the Barracuda this season.
In a surprising turn of events, it was Askarov who led the Sharks out for warmups, indicating he is in fact the starter for Tuesday night's game in Minnesota. Alex Nedeljkovic was the confirmed starter earlier in the day. It's unclear what caused the sudden change, but Nedeljkovic is now expected to back up Askarov. Askarov is red-hot coming into Tuesday night's matchup, winning each of his last three starts while posting a .963 SV% in the process.
Accommodating William Eklund's activation from Injured Reserve, Cardwell has been reassigned to the AHL. The 23-year-old Cardwell has played four games for the Sharks this season, scoring one goal while averaging 12:21 time-on-ice.
Shakir Mukhamadullin will draw back into San Jose's lineup on Tuesday against the Minnesota Wild, sending Liljegren to the press box as a healthy scratch. The 26-year-old Liljegren is averaging a career-high 20:32 time-on-ice, recording 28 blocks, 15 hits, and four points (0G / 4A) in 13 games this season.
With William Eklund (lower body) returning to the Sharks' lineup on Tuesday against the Minnesota Wild, Cardwell will be the odd man out as a healthy scratch. The 23-year-old Cardwell has played four games for the Sharks this season, scoring one goal while averaging 12:21 time-on-ice.
Timothy Liljegren will be a healthy scratch on Tuesday against the Minnesota Wild, allowing Mukhamadullin to re-enter the lineup. The 23-year-old Mukhamadullin is averaging 15:48 time-on-ice and is off to a strong offensive start this season, with four assist in six games.
Eklund did not play in San Jose's three most recent games due to a lower-body injury but will return to the lineup on Tuesday against the Minnesota Wild. The 23-year-old Eklund is off to a great start this season, scoring 11 points (5G / 6A) in 12 games.
The Sharks are playing their best hockey of the season so far, riding a three-game winning streak, and will turn to Nedeljkovic on Tuesday against the Minnesota Wild. The 29-year-old Nedeljkovic was excellent in his most recent game, saving 32 of 33 shots (.970 SV%) in a 2-1 win over the Winnipeg Jets. He has a 2.96 GAA and .906 SV% in seven games this season (3-2-2). The Sharks enter Tuesday's contest as +179 road underdogs against a Minnesota team that has outscored their opposition 7-2 in their last two games (2-0-0).
