San Jose Sharks News

The Sharks are on the outside of the playoff picture, but are still within reach of a Wild Card spot and will turn to Nedeljkovic on Monday against the Chicago Blackhawks. The 30-year-old Nedeljkovic has had an inconsistent season, but he was solid in his most recent outing, saving 19 of 20 shots (.950 SV%) in a 4-1 win over the Toronto Maple Leafs. He has a 2.93 GAA and .883 SV% since the beginning of March (5-4-2). The Sharks enter Monday's contest as -169 home favourites against a Blackhawks team that defeated the Seattle Kraken 4-2 on Saturday to snap a five-game losing streak.

With Ty Dellandrea drawing back into San Jose's lineup, Gaudette will head to the sidelines as a healthy scratch. The 29-year-old Guadette is averaging 11:33 time-on-ice and has 25 points (17G / 8A) in 62 games this season.

Dellandrea recently returned from a lengthy injury, but returned to the sidelines after playing just one game. The 25-year-old bottom-six forward is averaging 14:17 time-on-ice and has 11 points (2G / 9A) in 43 games this season.

With their playoff hopes on the line, the Sharks will continue their push, with their offensive leader, Celebrini, in the lineup on Monday. The second-year forward has been outstanding for the Sharks this season, scoring a remarkable 106 points (41G / 65A) through 75 games at the age of 19. He has nearly double the production of the second-highest point producer on the team, which is Will Smith with 54 points.

The Sharks are on the outside of the playoff picture, but are still within reach of a Wild Card spot and will turn to Nedeljkovic on Monday against the Chicago Blackhawks. The 30-year-old Nedeljkovic has had an inconsistent season, but he was solid in his most recent outing, saving 19 of 20 shots (.950 SV%) in a 4-1 win over the Toronto Maple Leafs. He has a 2.93 GAA and .883 SV% since the beginning of March (5-4-2). The Sharks enter Monday's contest as -169 home favourites against a Blackhawks team that defeated the Seattle Kraken 4-2 on Saturday to snap a five-game losing streak.

Chernyshov recently made his return from a multi-game absence due to concussion, but returned to the sidelines on Wednesday due to an illness.The 20-year-old Chernyshov has been productive in a small sample size during his first NHL season, scoring 14 points (5G / 9A) in 20 games.

Chernyshov recently made his return from a multi-game absence due to concussion, but returned to the sidelines on Wednesday due to an illness and remains uncertain for Thursday's game against the Toronto Maple Leafs. The 20-year-old Chernyshov has been productive in a small sample size during his first NHL season, scoring 14 points (5G / 9A) in 20 games.

The Sharks have collected some clutch victories in recent games, helping them stay within reach of a Wild Card spot in the Western Conference. Nedeljkovic largely struggled through much of March, posting an ugly 3.13 GAA and .877 SV% in 10 games (4-4-2), but will look to build on his most recent outing, a 22-save performance (.917 SV%) in a 3-2 win over the Columbus Blue Jackets. The Sharks enter Thursday's contest as -120 home favourites against a Maple Leafs team coming off an impressive come-from-behind 5-4 overtime win over the Anaheim Ducks.

Dellandrea will slot into the lineup in place of Igor Chernyshov, who is out with an illness. Dellandrea has two goals and nine assists in 42 games this season.

Chernyshov recently made his return from a multi-game absence due to concussion, but will return to the sidelines on Wednesday due to an illness. The 20-year-old Chernyshov has been productive in a small sample size during his first NHL season, scoring 14 points (5G / 9A) in 20 games.

Dellandrea has battled some injuries this season and has been sidelined since early January due to a lower-body injury, but he has been an effective bottom-six forward when healthy. The 25-year-old Dellandrea is averaging 14:24 time-on-ice, recording 11 points (2G / 9A) and 117 hits in 42 games this season. He signed a two-year contract worth $1.625 million AAV ($3.25M total) three weeks ago.

Askarov has battled through injuries recently and completed his first full game in nearly three weeks on Tuesday, saving 22 of 26 shots (.846 SV%) in a 5-4 win over the St. Louis Blues. Askarov was far from stellar in his return to action, but came up big when called upon, helping the Sharks stay within reach of a Wild Card spot in the Eastern Conference. The Sharks will need Askarov to make timely saves again on Wednesday, entering the action as slight -103 home underdogs against an Anaheim Ducks team on a two-game losing streak (0-1-1).

Chernyshov recently made his return from a multi-game absence due to concussion, but could return to the sidelines on Wednesday due to an illness. The 20-year-old Chernyshov has been productive in a small sample size during his first NHL season, scoring 14 points (5G / 9A) in 20 games.

With Yaroslav Askarov returning from an injury, Brossoit will return to the San Jose Barracuda (AHL). The 33-year-old Brossoit played one game for the Sharks during his previous call-up, his first NHL action since the 2023-24 season, but struggled in the outing, allowing six goals on 23 shots (.739 SV%).

Askarov was excellent in his return from a multi-week absence due to a lower-body injury, but he only lasted half the game before exiting with a new, unrelated injury. The 23-year-old Askarov saved all 11 shots he faced on Thursday before exiting the eventual 2-1 overtime loss to the St. Louis Blues. That said, his absence will be short-lived this time, returning to the crease on Monday in a rematch against the Blues. The Sharks enter Monday's contest with even -105 odds at home.

Askarov was excellent in his return from a multi-week absence due to a lower-body injury, but he only lasted half the game before exiting with a new, unrelated injury. The 23-year-old Askarov saved all 11 shots he faced on Thursday before exiting the eventual 2-1 overtime loss to the St. Louis Blues. That said, his absence will be short-lived this time, returning to the crease on Monday in a rematch against the Blues. The Sharks enter Monday's contest with even -105 odds at home.

Yaroslav Askarov was excellent on Thursday in his return from a multi-week absence due to a lower-body injury, but he only lasted half the game before exiting with a new, unrelated injury and being replaced by Alex Nedeljkovic. With Askarov sidelined again, Brossoit will be recalled from the San Jose Barracuda (AHL). The 33-year-old Brossoit played one game for the Sharks during his previous call-up, his first NHL action since the 2023-24 season, but struggled in the outing, allowing six goals on 23 shots (.739 SV%).

Klingberg did not play in San Jose's previous game and continues to be evaluated. He is travelling with the team, and expected to practice on Saturday morning, but it is unclear if he will be able to suit up in the evening against the Columbus Blue Jackets. The 33-year-old Swedish defenseman has 24 points (10G / 14A) in 54 games this season.