San Jose Sharks News

Askarov has only played once in the last 10 days, but will likely return to the crease on Tuesday against the Calgary Flames. The 23-year-old Askarov has struggled with a 4.05 GAA and .846 SV% in his last three games (1-2-0). The Sharks are hoping Askarov's prolonged break can help him return to the form he had in November when he boasted an excellent 1.88 GAA and .944 SV% in 10 games (8-2-0). The Sharks enter Tuesday's contest as +118 home underdogs against a Flames team that has won four of their last five (4-1-0).

Chernyshov was drafted 33rd overall by the Sharks in the 2024 NHL Entry Draft. The 20-year-old forward has never played an NHL game, but has been solid in the AHL this season, scoring 23 points (11G / 22A) in 25 games with the San Jose Barracuda.

Cardwell scored a goal while playing four games for the Sharks this season, but has spent most of the 2025-26 campaign in the AHL. The 23-year-old forward has nine points (3G / 6A) in 14 games the Barracuda (AHL) this season.

Chernyshov was drafted 33rd overall by the Sharks in the 2024 NHL Entry Draft. The 20-year-old forward has never played an NHL game, but has been solid in the AHL this season, scoring 23 points (11G / 22A) in 25 games with the San Jose Barracuda.

Kurashev exited Saturday's 6-5 win over the Pittsburgh Penguins after only 8:03 time-on-ice due to an upper-body injury. The 26-year-old Kurashev has 15 points (6G / 9A) in 31 games this season. He has only three assists in his last 12 games.

Smith suffered an undisclosed injury in Saturday's rollercoaster 6-5 overtime win over the Pittsburgh Penguins, and will be sidelined for at least a week after being placed on Injured Reserve. The 20-year-old second-year player has 29 points (12G / 17A) in 33 games this season.

Brossoit underwent hip surgery in the offseason and is progressing toward returning to NHL action, following a conditioning stint in the AHL with the Rockford IceHogs, where he posted a 3.39 GAA and .900 S% in three games (2-1-0). The 32-year-old Brossoit has battled injuries in recent years, not playing since the 2023-24 season, but has been an effective netminder when healthy, posting a 2.64 GAA and .911 SV% in 140 career appearances (64-46-13).

Dellandrea only played 12:50 time-on-ice in Thursday's 3-2 win over the Toronto Maple Leafs and is questionable for Saturday's game against the Pittsburgh Penguins due to a lower-body injury. The 25-year-old forward has nine points (2G / 7A) in 32 games this season.

Reaves is battling an upper-body injury and his status for Saturday's game against the Pittsburgh Penguins is uncertain. The 38-year-old agitator has two goals and zero assists in 26 games this season.

Mukhamadullin is battling an upper-body injury and is questionable for Saturday's game against the Pittsburgh Penguins. The 23-year-old defenseman is averaging 16:33 time-on-ice and has five points (1G / 4A) in 15 games this season.

Leddy will take a seat on Thursday after featuring in each of San Jose's last three games. Shakir Mukhamadullin will play in his place.

Ostapchuk will take a seat on Thursday after featuring in each of San Jose's last three games. Jeff Skinner will draw into the lineup in his place.

Skinner will slot right back into the Sharks lineup after sitting out Tuesday's game in Philadelphia. Zack Ostapchuk will sit in his place.

Yaroslav Askarov has been battling an illness and, though he appears to be back to full health, will serve as the backup to Nedeljkovic on Thursday against the Toronto Maple Leafs. The 29-year-old Nedeljkovic has had an up-and-down season with San Jose, posting a 3.02 GAA and .899 SV% in 14 games (4-6-2). That said, he has played well lately, allowing three or fewer goals in nine of his last 10 games (3-6-1) while posting a .911 SV%. The Sharks enter Thursday's contest as +171 road underdogs against a surging Maple Leafs team with points in five straight games (4-0-1).