San Jose Sharks News

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.

After Connor Hellebuyck's heroic performance to help the USA secure a Gold Medal in a 2-1 overtime win over Canada at the Olympics on Sunday, the Jets will turn to Comrie to tend the twine in their return to action. Comrie did not play much leading up to the Olympic break, but performed well when called upon, winning three straight outings while posting a 1.00 GAA and a .960 SV%.

Kesselring will slot right back into Buffalo's lineup after sitting out Tuesday's game in Tampa Bay. Zach Metsa will sit in his place.

The 26-year-old Kesselring is averaging 14:21 time-on-ice and has one assist in 21 games this season. Zach Metsa will be a healthy scratch to accommodate Kesselring's return to the lineup.

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.

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.

Kesselring will take a seat on Tuesday in order to make room for the return of Jacob Bryson (upper-body). Kesselring is yet to score a goal and had just one assist in 23 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.

Askarov allowed four goals on 32 shots (.875 SV%) in his previous outing, a 4-3 overtime loss to the Edmonton Oilers, but he hopes to rebound on Monday against the Chicago Blackhawks. The 23-year-old rookie goalie has allowed three or more goals in 16 of his last 17 games (8-8-1), posting a less-than-stellar 4.01 GAA and .868 SV%. The Sharks enter Monday's contest as slight -109 road favourites against a Blackhawks team on a five-game losing streak (0-3-2).

Askarov allowed four goals on 32 shots (.875 SV%) in his previous outing, a 4-3 overtime loss to the Edmonton Oilers, but he hopes to rebound on Monday against the Chicago Blackhawks. The 23-year-old rookie goalie has allowed three or more goals in 16 of his last 17 games (8-8-1), posting a less-than-stellar 4.01 GAA and .868 SV%. The Sharks enter Monday's contest as slight -109 road favourites against a Blackhawks team on a five-game losing streak (0-3-2).

Ostapchuk has not been a healthy scratch since December 13th, but he will return to the press box on Monday, allowing Pavol Regenda to re-enter the lineup against Chicago. The 22-year-old Ostapchuk is averaging 9:47 time-on-ice and has four points (3G / 1A) in 31 games this season.

Toffoli suffered an undisclosed injury in Thursday's 4-3 loss to the Edmonton Oilers and did not return. The 33-year-old Toffoli has 35 points (15G / 20A) in 52 games this season and it is unclear what his status is heading into Saturday's game against the Calgary Flames.

Askarov was solid in his previous outing, saving 23 of 25 shots (.920 SV%) in a 5-2 win over the Vancouver Canucks. The win snapped an ugly stretch for the 23-year-old goalie, where he had allowed three or more goals in 15 consecutive outings (7-8-0). The Sharks enter the action on Thursday as +162 road underdogs against an Edmonton Oilers team that has been surging offensively, scoring five or more goals in four of their last six games (4-2-0).

Askarov has lost four of his last five (1-4-0), posting an ugly 3.65 GAA and .836 SV%. The 23-year-old goalie continues a frustrating stretch, having allowed three or more goals in 15 consecutive games (7-8-0), while posting a concerning 3.50 GAA and .864 SV%. Still, the Sharks enter Tuesday's contest as -120 road favorites against a Vancouver Canucks team on a two-game losing streak (0-2-0).

Nedeljkovic has been all the rage of the NHL after his fight on Monday vs. Sergei Bobrovsky made headlines and has earned himself another start on Friday vs. the Rangers. The 30-year-old has a decent 9-8-2 record despite his uglier .896 SV% and 2.96 GAA this season. He will host the struggling New York Rangers on Friday who have lost seven of their last eight games being outscored 42 to 24 during that span.

Nedeljkovic has been all the rage of the NHL after his fight on Monday vs. Sergei Bobrovsky made headlines and has earned himself another start on Friday vs. the Rangers. The 30-year-old has a decent 9-8-2 record despite his uglier .896 SV% and 2.96 GAA this season. He will host the struggling New York Rangers on Friday who have lost seven of their last eight games being outscored 42 to 24 during that span.