San Jose Sharks News

With Yaroslav Askarov (lower body) still sidelined, Nedeljkovic will return to the crease for the third time in San Jose's last four games. The 30-year-old Nedeljkovic was terrific in his most recent outing, saving 25 of 27 shots (.926 SV%) in a 4-2 win over the Montreal Canadiens, and has been consistent in recent weeks. Nedeljkovic has allowed three or fewer goals in nine consecutive appearances (6-1-1), posting a solid 2.00 GAA and .931 SV%. The Sharks enter Tuesday's contest as +146 road underdogs against an Edmonton Oilers team that will be without Leon Draisaitl (lower body).

Wennberg was a late scratch from Sunday's 7-4 loss to the Ottawa Senators, but he should re-enter the lineup on Tuesday against the Edmonton Oilers. The 31-year-old Swedish forward is having an excellent season with the Sharks, averaging a career-high 20:37 time-on-ice and scoring 43 points (13G / 30A) in 64 games. This marks only the second time Wennberg has surpassed 40 points in a season, dating back to his 59-point campaign in 2016-17 with the Columbus Blue Jackets.

Nick Leddy will return to the Sharks lineup on Tuesday against the Edmonton Oilers, resulting in Mukhamadullin being a healthy scratch. The 24-year-old Mukhamadullin is averaging 16:50 time-on-ice and has 10 points (4G / 6A) in 35 games this season.

Shakir Mukhamadullin will be a healthy scratch on Tuesday, allowing Leddy to re-enter the lineup. The 34-year-old Leddy has not played a game for the Sharks in over two months, including a brief stint in the AHL, his first in over a decade. In 19 games with the Sharks, Leddy is averaging 17:30 time-on-ice and had four assists.

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, earning himself a two-year contract extension. 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.

With Yarsolav Askarov (lower body) battling an injury, the Sharks have recalled Brossoit from the San Jose Barracuda (AHL). The severity of Askarov's injury is unclear, but Brossoit will likely serve primarily as Alex Nedeljkovic's backup while he is with the Sharks.

Eklund was absence from practice on Wednesday and his status for Thursday's game against the Boston Bruins was up in the air. The 23-year-old Swedish forward has 38 points (11G / 27A) in 58 games this season, but has been held off the scoresheet in three straight.

With Alex Nedeljkovic already confirmed as the Sharks' starting goalie for Thursday's game against the Boston Bruins, the Sharks announce Askarov will be able to serve as his backup. It does not seem as though Askarov's injury is a long-term concern, given that he was not immediately ruled out of the game.

Eklund was absence from practice on Wednesday and his status for Thursday's game against the Boston Bruins is up in the air. The 23-year-old Swedish forward has 38 points (11G / 27A) in 58 games this season, but has been held off the scoresheet in three straight.