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Getting chances to impress MacDonald scored a goal on three shots, added an assist and went minus-4 in Saturday's 10-2 loss to the Penguins.

Impact Both of MacDonald's points came on the power play. The defenseman-turned-winger has been in the lineup in each of the last two games, going minus-5 with two points, six shots on goal and a pair of blocked shots. MacDonald started on the fourth line Saturday but took some shifts with Tomas Hertl as the contest progressed. Whether he can stick on the power play or in the top six remains to be seen, but the Sharks figure to be creative after giving up 20 goals over the last two contests.

NOVEMBER 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Activated off IR MacDonald (undisclosed) was activated off injured reserve Tuesday.

Impact MacDonald has yet to play this year due to an undisclosed injury, but it looks like he's now fully healthy, so he should be available for Thursday's game versus Vancouver. The 30-year-old defender picked up six points through 25 games as a rotational, bottom-pairing option for San Jose in 2022-23, a role he'll likely reprise in 2023-24.

OCTOBER 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Surfaces on IR MacDonald (undisclosed) was placed on injured reserve Monday, Curtis Pashelka of The San Jose Mercury News reports.

Impact It's unclear when MacDonald was injured or what he's dealing with but he'll miss at least three games to begin the season. The 30-year-old blueliner tallied eight points in 58 games with San Jose and Colorado last year.

OCTOBER 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Helpers in three straight games MacDonald notched an assist and three shots on goal in Thursday's 6-2 loss to the Avalanche.

Impact MacDonald was able to get on the scoresheet against his former team when he helped out on a Steven Lorentz tally in the second period. Through three games in April, MacDonald has three assists, five shots on net and three hits. The 30-year-old has been deployed as a forward while the Sharks deal with injuries to a number of wingers. He has eight points, 68 shots on net, 58 hits, 40 blocked shots and a minus-10 rating through 54 contests between the Sharks and the Avalanche this season.

APRIL 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Plucks apple Tuesday MacDonald notched an assist, two hits and two PIM in Tuesday's 4-3 overtime loss to the Avalanche.

Impact MacDonald has an assist in each of the last two games to begin April after failed to get on the scoresheet through six outings in March. The 30-year-old is up to seven points, 65 shots on net, 58 hits, 39 blocked shots, 23 PIM and a minus-11 rating through 53 contests between the Sharks and the Avalanche this season.

APRIL 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sharks enter matchup with the Flames on losing streak

The San Jose Sharks head into the matchup with the Calgary Flames after losing eight games in a row

MARCH 24, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Will miss Thursday's game MacDonald (upper body) won't return Thursday versus Vancouver, per the NHL media site.

Impact MacDonald also missed the Sharks' previous seven games. He has a goal, five points, 52 hits and 37 blocks in 48 contests this season. When he's ready to play, it will likely be as part of the third pairing.

MARCH 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Resumes skating MacDonald (upper body) joined the Sharks at the end of Monday's practice but it's believed his timeline remains week-to-week, Curtis Pashelka of The San Jose Mercury News reports.

Impact MacDonald had been off the ice since suffering an upper-body injury in a game against Winnipeg on Mar. 6. He probably won't be ready to play Tuesday against Columbus. MacDonald has supplied five points, 54 shots on goal, 37 blocked shots and 52 hits in 48 games this season.

MARCH 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Not ready to play MacDonald (undisclosed) won't play versus the Wild on Saturday, Curtis Pashelka of The San Jose Mercury News reports.

Impact MacDonald is set to miss his third straight game, and at this point there's no telling when he might rejoin the lineup. The Sharks' homestand continues Tuesday versus the Blue Jackets.

MARCH 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Won't return against Blues MacDonald (undisclosed) will remain sidelined versus St. Louis on Thursday, Curtis Pashelka of The San Jose Mercury News reports.

Impact MacDonald will miss his second straight contest due to his undisclosed injury. In 15 games since joining the Sharks, the defenseman has garnered three points which is more than he earned in 33 contests for Colorado this year. Either way, the Portland native shouldn't be expected to offer much in the way of offensive upside once cleared to play.

MARCH 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Injured Monday MacDonald (undisclosed) will not return to Monday's game against the Jets.

Impact MacDonald logged two PIM in just 1:55 of ice time Monday. An update on his status should be available before Tuesday's game in Colorado. He has three points in 15 games since joining the Sharks.

MARCH 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ylonen scores winner in 3rd, Canadiens beat Sharks 3-1

Jesse Ylonen scored the go-ahead goal with 10 minutes remaining and the Montreal Canadiens beat the San Jose Sharks 3-1

MARCH 1, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Nets lone goal in loss MacDonald scored a goal on two shots in Tuesday's 3-1 loss to the Canadiens.

Impact MacDonald has a goal and two helpers over his last five games. The 30-year-old is benefiting from more playing time lately, though he remains in a bottom-four role. His goal was his first at the NHL level since the 2020-21 campaign, and he's picked up five points, a minus-8 rating, 49 shots on net, 49 hits and 33 blocked shots through 45 contests between the Sharks and the Avalanche this season.

MARCH 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Garners helper Saturday MacDonald produced an assist, four shots on goal and two hits in Saturday's 4-3 shootout loss to the Blackhawks.

Impact MacDonald has picked up two assists over his last four games. Those are his only contributions with the Sharks in 11 outings, and it matches his output from 33 contests with the Avalanche prior to a January trade. MacDonald has added 47 shots on net, 49 hits, 33 blocked shots and a minus-8 rating while filling a bottom-four role between the two teams this season.

FEBRUARY 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Gets first assist with new team MacDonald logged an assist, six shots on goal, three blocked shots and two hits in Saturday's 4-2 loss to the Sabres.

Impact MacDonald set up Evgeny Svechnikov's first-period tally. This was MacDonald's best game as a Shark, and it also yielded his first point in eight contests with his new team. He's seen a much more traditional usage on defense in San Jose than he did in Colorado, where he was an occasional winger and rarely used for much more than 10 minutes. The 29-year-old has three helpers, a minus-6 rating, 42 shots on net, 45 hits, 30 blocked shots and 15 PIM through 41 appearances this season.

FEBRUARY 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sharks trade forward Matt Nieto back to Avalanche

The San Jose Sharks have sent forward Matt Nieto to Colorado for a second stint with the Avalanche in a four-player trade

JANUARY 26, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Golden Knights host the Avalanche after Eichel's 2-goal game

The Vegas Golden Knights host the Colorado Avalanche after Jack Eichel's two-goal game against the Winnipeg Jets in the Golden Knights' 5-2 win

OCTOBER 22, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Avalanche face the Wild in Central Division play

The Colorado Avalanche take on the Minnesota Wild for a matchup within the Central Division Monday

OCTOBER 16, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Calgary and Colorado take the ice in Western Conference action

The Calgary Flames face the Colorado Avalanche in Western Conference action

OCTOBER 13, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Avalanche sign goalie Alexandar Georgiev to 3-year deal

The Stanley Cup champion Colorado Avalanche have signed goaltender Alexandar Georgiev to a 3-year contract worth $10.2 million that carries an annual salary cap hit of $3.4 million

JULY 10, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Nichushkin scores 2 goals, Avalanche beat Rangers 4-2

Valeri Nichushkin had two goals, Cale Makar and Mikko Rantanen also scored and the Colorado Avalanche beat the New York Rangers 4-2 for their fifth straight win

DECEMBER 15, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Avalanche's Jacob MacDonald 'walking, doing better' after being stretchered off ice in win over Panthers Avalanche defenseman Jacob MacDonald left the ice on a stretcher after he took a dangerous hit by Panthers left winger Ryan Lomberg in the s...

DECEMBER 13, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Burakovsky gets 1st career hat trick, Avs beat Panthers 3-2

Andre Burakovsky notched his first career hat trick and the Colorado Avalanche beat the Florida Panthers 3-2

DECEMBER 13, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Où se positionne le Canadien à l'égard du ballottage à la veille de finaliser son alignement Adam Brooks et Jacob Macdonald sont deux joueurs placés au ballottage que le Canadien aurait avantage à considérer.

OCTOBER 11, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Pacioretty and the Golden Knights look to clinch series against Colorado

The Vegas Golden Knights look to clinch the second round of the NHL Playoffs over the Colorado Avalanche in game six

JUNE 9, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS