San Jose Sharks News

Askarov struggled in his previous outing, but was able to snap a four-game losing skid (0-3-1), saving 20 of 24 shots (.833 SV%) in a 5-4 win over the Edmonton Oilers. The 23-year-old rookie goalie has faced a myriad of adversity in recent weeks, allowing three or more goals in all but one of his last 21 outings (9-10-1) while posting an ugly 4.02 GAA and .868 SV%. The Sharks enter the action on Tuesday as +115 home underdogs against a Montreal Canadiens team that has scored three or more goals in eight straight games (5-1-2).

Gaudette has yet to play since the Sharks have returned from the Olympic break, but he will re-enter the lineup on Tuesday against the Montreal Canadiens, replacing Pavol Regenda. The 29-year-old Gaudette is averaging 11:47 time-on-ice and has 20 points (13G / 7) in 45 games this season.

Regenda has played only two of the three games for the Sharks since returning from the Olympic break, and he will return to the sidelines on Tuesday against the Montreal Canadiens. The 26-year-old Slovak forward has nine points (8G / 1A) in 18 games this season, but has just one point (1G / 0A) in his last nine.

Askarov struggled in his previous outing, but was able to snap a four-game losing skid (0-3-1), saving 20 of 24 shots (.833 SV%) in a 5-4 win over the Edmonton Oilers. The 23-year-old rookie goalie has faced a myriad of adversity in recent weeks, allowing three or more goals in all but one of his last 21 outings (9-10-1) while posting an ugly 4.02 GAA and .868 SV%. The Sharks enter the action on Tuesday as +115 home underdogs against a Montreal Canadiens team that has scored three or more goals in eight straight games (5-1-2).

Mukhamadullin did not practice on Friday due to personal reasons, and it is unclear if he will be available when the Sharks return to action on Saturday against the Edmonton Oilers. The 24-year-old Mukhamadullin is averaging 16:15 time-on-ice and has seven points (3G / 4A) in 26 games this season.

In their first game back from the Olympic break, the Sharks will turn to Askarov to tend the twine on Thursday against the Calgary Flames. The 23-year-old Askarov battled some adversity heading into the break and hopes the extended rest can help him return to form. Since the beginning of December, Askarov has allowed fewer than three goals only once in 19 appearances (8-9-1), posting an ugly 4.07 GAA and .868 SV%. The Sharks enter Thursday's contest as -123 home favourites against a Flames team that already had the least potent offence in the NHL (2.54 GF / GP) and is now without Jonathan Huberdeau (hip) for the remainder of the season.

Regenda was impressive while representing Team Slovakia in their fourth-place finish at the Olympics, scoring five points (3G / 2A) in six games, but he will be scratch by the Sharks when they return to action on Thursday against the Calgary Flames. The 26-year-old Regenda has nine points (8G / 1A) in 16 games with the Sharks this season.

Leddy has seen very little deployment this season, scoring four assists in 19 games, and will report to the San Jose Barracuda (AHL). The 34-year-old veteran has 1061 NHL games played and has not suited up in the AHL since the 2012-13 season.

Reaves did not play the last couple of games for the Sharks before the Olympic Break due to an upper-body injury, but he will be eligible to return to the lineup on Thursday against the Calgary Flames. The 39-year-old Reaves has three goals, 32 penalty minutes, and 142 hits in 46 games this season.

John Klingberg will return from a one-game absence, sending Dickinson to the press box as a healthy scratch on Wednesday against the Colorado Avalanche. The 19-year-old Dickinson is averaging 15:49 time-on-ice and has nine points (1G / 8A) in 45 games this season.

Sam Dickinson will be a healthy scratch on Wednesday, allowing Klingberg to re-enter the lineup against the Colorado Avalanche. Klingberg was scratched several times earlier this season, but has been a regular over the past two months. His omission from the lineup on Monday was the first time he was a healthy scratch since November 26th. The 33-year-old Swedish defenseman has just four points (2G / 2A) in his last 15 games.

Askarov had a forgetful outing in Monday's 6-3 loss to the Chicago Blackhawks, allowing four goals on 10 shots (.600 SV%) before being replaced by Alex Nedeljkovic. The Sharks have continued to flirt with Wild Card positioning for most of the season, but have not received exemplary goaltending from Askarov in recent weeks. The 23-year-old Askarov has allowed three or more goals in all but one of his last 18 outings (8-9-1), posting an ugly 4.14 GAA and .862 SV%. The Sharks enter Wednesday's contest as significant +243 road underdogs against an Avalanche team that has lost three of their last four games (1-3-0).

Sherwood was skating on a line with Will Smith and Macklin Celebrini at practice on Tuesday and will make his team debut on Wednesday against the Colorado Avalanche. The 30-year-old Sherwood was acquired in a trade last month from the Vancouver Canucks after recording 23 points (17G / 6A) and 210 hits in 44 games.

Reaves has played the past few games for the Sharks, but will miss Wednesday's game against the Colorado Avalanche after missing practice on Tuesday with an upper-body injury and being placed on IR. The 39-year-old Reaves has three goals and 142 hits in 46 games this season.

Sherwood was skating on a line with Will Smith and Macklin Celebrini at practice on Tuesday and could make his team debut on Wednesday against the Colorado Avalanche. The 30-year-old Sherwood was acquired in a trade last month from the Vancouver Canucks after recording 23 points (17G / 6A) and 210 hits in 44 games.