Klingberg was a healthy scratch for Games 4 and 5 but he will replace Troy Stecher in the lineup for Game 6 of the Stanley Cup Finals. In his 18 postseason games, Klingberg has one goal and three assists (four points).
San Jose announced Friday that Andrew Poturalski has been released from his professional contract as he attempts to sign in Europe and continue his career across the border. The 31-year-old winger appeared in three total games with San Jose in 2024-25 and picked up 1 assist, but spent the majority of the season with the Barracuda (AHL), where he excelled with 30 goals and 73 points in 59 games.
Mukhamadulin played a career-high 30 games with the Sharks this season and will return to the club in 2025-26. The 23-year-old defenseman had nine points (2G / 7A) in 30 games this season.
Skinner has not played since Game 1 in the first round of the playoffs but will draw back into the lineup due to a Zach Hyman (upper body) injury. The 33-year-old Skinner had 29 points (16G / 13A) in 72 games with the Oilers this season.
Afanasyev was acquired from Nashville mid-season in 2024-25 in exchange for Ozzy Wiesblatt and has signed a one-year contract extension to remain with San Jose, worth $800,000. The 24-year-old Russian winger was once a 2019 2nd-round pick (45th overall) but spent 2024-25 with CSKA Moskva (KHL) where he picked up seven assists and 21 points in 53 games played.
With Evander Kane (abdominal surgery) returning to the lineup for Game 2 on Wednesday, Jeff Skinner will be a healthy scratch. The 32-year-old Skinner played his first career playoff game in Monday's 6-5 loss to the Kings, recording one assist and -2 plus/minus in 11:12 time-on-ice.
Klingberg has not played since March 27th and has only played 11 games this season, scoring four points (1G / 3A), but will return to the lineup for Game 2 on Wednesday. The 32-year-old Klingberg has only played 11 playoff games in the previous five seasons but has been a proven performer, scoring 39 points (8G / 31A) in 63 career contests. Josh Brown will exit Edmonton's lineup to accommodate Klingberg's return.
Klingberg has not played since March 27th and has only played 11 games this season, scoring four points (1G / 3A), but could return to the lineup for Game 2 on Wednesday. The 32-year-old Klingberg has only played 11 playoff games in the previous five seasons but has been a proven performer, scoring 39 points (8G / 31A) in 63 career contests.
The Penguins will conclude their third consecutive season without playoff hockey, turning to Nedeljovkic between the pipes on Thursday against the Washington Capitals. Nedeljkovic played well in his most recent outing but did not receive ample goal support, saving 28 of 30 shots (.933 SV%) in a 3-1 loss to the Chicago Blackhawks. The 29-year-old goalie has a 3.16 GAA and .894 SV% in 37 appearances this season (13-15-5). The Penguins enter Thursday's contest as -101 home underdogs against a Capitals team that is 2-3-0 in their last five games.
Ostapchuk has been sidelined since suffering an injury on Sunday and is not likely to play in the Sharks' season finale but is hopeful to be ready for the AHL playoffs. The 21-year-old Ostapchuk is averaging 9:25 time-on-ice and has four points (1G / 3A) in 56 games this season.
Thompson has been sidelined since suffering an injury on Sunday and is not likely to play in the Sharks' season finale but is hopeful to be ready for the AHL playoffs. The 23-year-old Thompson is averaging 15:47 time-on-ice and has 10 points (4G / 6A) in 31 games this season.
Cagoni made his NHL debut last month, and played six games with the Sharks, scoring two points (0G / 2A). The 20-year-old Cagoni has spent most of his first professional season in the AHL, tallying 49 points (14G / 35A) in 62 games with the San Jose Barracuda (AHL).
Couture was limited to only six games last season, unable to make a return this season, and has announced his retirement as a result of ongoing injuries. The 36-year-old Couture caps a wonderful 15-year career with 701 points (323G / 373A) in 933 games, all with the San Jose Sharks.
Ostapchuk exited Sunday's 5-2 loss to the Calgary Flames due to a lower-body injury and did not return. The 21-year-old Ostapchuk is averaging 9:25 time-on-ice and has four points (1G / 3A) in 56 games this season.
Thompson exited Sunday's 5-2 loss to the Calgary Flames late in the third period due to an upper-body injury. The 23-year-old Thompson is averaging 15:47 time-on-ice and has 10 points (4G / 6A) in 31 games this season.
Cagoni made his NHL debut last month, playing five games with the Sharks, before being reassigned to the AHL. The 20-year-old Cagoni averaged 17:37 time-on-ice and scored one point (0G / 1A) in his five-game stint with the Sharks.
