San Jose Sharks News

Askarov has been a bright spot for the Sharks this season, trying to make a case for the Calder Trophy, but is coming off a miserable effort, allowing four goals on 12 shots (.667 SV%) in a 7-1 loss to the Washington Capitals. The 23-year-old rookie netminder will attempt to rebound on Friday against the red-hot Dallas Stars and improve on a 3.15 GAA and .903 SV% through 18 games (10-7-1). The Sharks enter the action as sizable +240 road underdogs.

Comrie and the Jets have struggled lately and lost 3-2 in a shootout against the Montreal Canadiens on Wednesday despite Comrie's best performance, saving 29 of 31 shots (.935 SV%), since Connor Hellebuyck (knee) has been sidelined. The 30-year-old Comrie has a 2.99 GAA and .897 SV% in 11 games (5-5-1) and will be desperate to return to the win column on Friday against his former team, the Buffalo Sabres. The Jets enter Friday's contest as -129 home favourites.

Skinner has not played in three weeks due to a lower-body injury, but will return to the lineup on Friday against the Dallas Stars. The 33-year-old Skinner, in his first season with the Sharks, has seven points (4G / 3A) in 17 games.

Wennberg did not practice on Tuesday because of an undisclosed injury but will be available for Wednesday's game against the Washington Capitals. The 31-year-old Wennberg has 13 points (5G / 8A) in 27 games this season. He only has one assist in his last six games.

Since Connor Hellebuyck (knee) has been sidelined, Comrie has not been able to fill the void of the Vezina-winning netminder, posting an ugly 3.20 GAA and .877 SV% in five games (1-4-0). Before Hellebuyck's injury, Comrie was excellent as his backup, posting a 2.60 GAA and .908 SV% in five outings (4-1-0). Comrie returns to the crease on Wednesday, with the Jets entering action as -117 road favorites against a Montreal Canadiens team that has been outscored 12-4 in their last two games (0-2-0).

Marchment did not practice on Tuesday, originally questionable for Thursday's game against the Edmonton Oilers, but will not travel with the team. Marchment has been more productive lately for the Kraken and will be a big loss for a team that struggles generating offense. The 30-year-old Marchment has six points (1G / 5A) in his last eight games and 11 points (2G / 9A) in 23 outings this season.

Since Connor Hellebuyck (knee) has been sidelined, Comrie has not been able to fill the void of the Vezina-winning netminder, posting an ugly 3.20 GAA and .877 SV% in five games (1-4-0). Before Hellebuyck's injury, Comrie was excellent as his backup, posting a 2.60 GAA and .908 SV% in five outings (4-1-0). Comrie returns to the crease on Wednesday, with the Jets entering action as -117 road favorites against a Montreal Canadiens team that has been outscored 12-4 in their last two games (0-2-0).

Misa has battled some injuries earlier in his career and has been sidelined since November 1st. Injuries aside, the Sharks have been easing the 18-year-old Misa into gameplay this season, limited to only seven games, scoring three points (1G / 2A). He should see an increase in playing time during a loan with the San Jose Barracuda (AHL).

After a sluggish (0-4-2) start to the season, the Sharks are flirting with playoff contention a third of the way through the season, largely credited to strong netminding from Askarov. The 23-year-old rookie netminder has an outstanding 65 percent quality start rate, posting a 2.96 GAA and .908 SV% in 17 games (10-6-1). The Sharks enter Wednesday's contest as +133 home underdogs against a Washington Capitals team that played last night, defeating the Los Angeles Kings 3-1.

Skinner has not played in over two weeks due to a lower-body injury, but could return to the lineup on Wednesday against the Washington Capitals. The 33-year-old Skinner, in his first season with the Sharks, has seven points (4G / 3A) in 17 games.

Misa has battled some injuries earlier in his career and has been sidelined since November 1st. Injuries aside, the Sharks have been easing the 18-year-old Misa into gameplay this season, limited to only seven games, scoring three points (1G / 2A).

Wennberg did not practice on Tuesday because of an undisclosed injury and it's unclear if it will have an impact on his status for Wednesday's game against the Washington Capitals. The 31-year-old Wennberg has 13 points (5G / 8A) in 27 games this season. He only has one assist in his last six games.

Marchment has been more productive lately for the Kraken and would be a big loss if he can not play on Thursday against the Edmonton Oilers. The 30-year-old Marchment has six points (1G / 5A) in his last eight games and 11 points (2G / 9A) in 23 outings this season.

Wennberg did not practice on Tuesday because of an undisclosed injury and it's unclear if it will have an impact on his status for Wednesday's game against the Washington Capitals. The 31-year-old Wennberg has 13 points (5G / 8A) in 27 games this season. He only has one assist in his last six games.

Gaudette has points in two straight (1G / 1A) and was a game-time decision on Monday due to an illness. The 29-year-old bottom-six forward has eight points (6G / 2A) in 22 games this season.

The Jets have struggled without Connor Hellebuyck (knee), but finally recorded their first win in five games without him (1-4-0), a 5-2 victory over the Nashville Predators, in which Comrie saved 20 of 22 shots (.909 SV%). The Jets will hope Comrie's first win as their de facto starting netminder will give him momentum to improve on his 2.91 GAA and .898 SV% in nine games (5-4-0) this season. The Jets enter Monday's contest as +101 road underdogs against a Buffalo Sabres team that has scored two or fewer goals in three straight games (1-2-0).

The Jets have struggled without Connor Hellebuyck (knee), but finally recorded their first win in five games without him (1-4-0), a 5-2 victory over the Nashville Predators, in which Comrie saved 20 of 22 shots (.909 SV%). The Jets will hope Comrie's first win as their de facto starting netminder will give him momentum to improve on his 2.91 GAA and .898 SV% in nine games (5-4-0) this season. The Jets enter Monday's contest as +101 road underdogs against a Buffalo Sabres team that has scored two or fewer goals in three straight games (1-2-0).

Gaudette has points in two straight (1G / 1A), but could be sidelined on Monday due to an illness. The 29-year-old bottom-six forward has eight points (6G / 2A) in 22 games this season.

Nick Leddy will be a healthy scratch on Monday against the Utah Mammoth, allowing Dickinson to re-enter the lineup. The 19-year-old Dickinson has played 19 games this season, averaging 14:30 time-on-ice and scoring two points (1G / 1A).

After an ugly 6-0 loss to the Colorado Avalanche, allowing four goals on 19 shots (.789 SV%), Asakrov responded in his most recent outing with a 32-save performance (.941 SV%) in a 3-2 win over the Vancouver Canucks. The 23-year-old rookie netminder capped off an impressive November with a 1.88 GAA and .944 SV% in 10 games (8-2-0). Asakrov returns to the crease on Monday, with the Sharks entering their game against the Utah Mammoth as +144 home underdogs.