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Gaudreau has 5 points as Blue Jackets beat Sharks 6-5 in OT

Johnny Gaudreau scored his second goal of the game with 43 seconds left in overtime, giving him five points on the night as the Columbus Blue Jackets topped the San Jose Sharks 6-5

MARCH 15, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Can't snap skid Kahkonen stopped 42 of 48 shots in Tuesday's 6-5 overtime loss to the Blue Jackets.

Impact Kahkonen enjoyed a lead for all of 4:27 in the first period, with the Sharks playing even or behind the rest of the game. He's now 0-6-2 with 33 goals allowed over his last eight contests. The brutal slump has dropped Kahkonen to 8-16-6 with a 3.88 GAA and an .879 save percentage through 31 starts. The Sharks have a tougher test next, hosting the Kraken on Thursday -- James Reimer shut out Seattle on Feb. 20, so he could be a better option to start the upcoming contest.

MARCH 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Defending cage against Jackets Kahkonen will patrol the crease versus Columbus at home Tuesday, Curtis Pashelka of The San Jose Mercury News reports.

Impact Kahkonen has suffered seven consecutive defeats in which he posted a 0-6-1 record, 4.25 GAA and .876 save percentage. A matchup with the NHL's worst team could help the netminder break out of his slump. If Kahkonen can secure just two more victories, he will get over the 10-win mark for the third straight season.

MARCH 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Vrana scores 1st with St. Louis as Blues beat Sharks 4-2

Jakub Vrana scored his first goal with St. Louis, highlighting the Blues' 4-2 victory over the San Jose Sharks

MARCH 10, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Starting in St. Louis Kahkonen will get the visiting crease versus St. Louis on Thursday, Curtis Pashelka of The San Jose Mercury News reports.

Impact Kahkonen has lost six straight, going 0-5-1. He has pulled Tuesday in Colorado after he gave up five goals on 24 shots. Kahkonen is 8-15-5 with a 3.81 GAA and .879 save percentage this season. He will try to get back on track versus the Blues, who are 21st in NHL scoring, averaging 3.02 goals for.

MARCH 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Woes continue Thursday Kahkonen stopped 26 of 30 shots in a 4-2 loss to the Blues on Thursday.

Impact Kahkonen surrendered at least a goal in each period, including two markers on 12 shots in the third frame. He dropped to 8-16-5 with a 3.82 GAA and an .879 save percentage in 30 contests this season. Kahkonen has lost each of his last seven outings and has allowed 17 goals on 84 shots over his last three games.

MARCH 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Makar, Nichushkin each notch 4-point nights, Avs rout Sharks

Cale Makar and Valeri Nichushkin each had a goal and three assists to help the Colorado Avalanche snap a three-game slide with a 6-0 rout of the San Jose Sharks on Tuesday night

MARCH 8, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Starting in Colorado Kahkonen will guard the road goal Tuesday against Colorado, Curtis Pashelka of The San Jose Mercury News reports.

Impact Kahkonen, who has gone winless in his past five outings, surrendered eight goals on 30 shots in Saturday's 8-3 loss to Washington. He has a record of 8-14-5 this season with a 3.68 GAA and an .882 save percentage. Kahkonen will get the second half of San Jose's back-to-back after James Reimer played in Monday's 3-2 overtime win over Winnipeg. The Avalanche rank 16th in the league this campaign with 3.13 goals per game.

MARCH 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

In deep slump Kahkonen stopped 19 of 24 shots in Tuesday's 6-0 loss to the Avalanche.

Impact Kahkonen was replaced by James Reimer early in the second period. This brutal outing extended Kahkonen's losing streak to six games (0-5-1), a span in which he's allowed 23 tallies on 188 shots. The 26-year-old had grabbed a starting role for much of February, but he's losing hold of it now. He's at 8-15-5 with a 3.81 GAA and an .879 save percentage through 29 starts this season. The Sharks' next game is Thursday in St. Louis, and they haven't named a starting goalie for that contest yet.

MARCH 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Alex Ovechkin scores twice in Capitals' 8-3 win over Sharks

Alex Ovechkin scored twice in the third period to give him 815 career goals and the Washington Capitals shook off a rough start to beat the San Jose Sharks 8-3

MARCH 5, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

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

Unsteady in third period Kahkonen allowed two goals on 31 shots in Tuesday's 3-1 loss to the Canadiens.

Impact Kahkonen was sharp over the first two periods, but the Canadiens' pair of goals in a span of 1:52 during the third period flipped the game around. This was Kahkonen's fifth loss in his last six outings, though he hasn't allowed more than three goals in any of those games. He's now at 8-13-5 with a 3.51 GAA and an .887 save percentage through 27 appearances. If James Reimer gets dealt before Friday's trade deadline, Kahkonen would likely take the reins as the Sharks' unquestioned No. 1 netminder, though he's already pushing for the role if things stay status quo.

MARCH 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Taking on Canadiens Kahkonen will guard the home goal during Tuesday's matchup with Montreal, Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now reports.

Impact Kahkonen was solid in his last start Saturday against Chicago, stopping 32 of 35 shots, but he still came away with a loss due to insufficient goal support from his teammates. He'll try to snap his personal three-game losing streak in a home matchup with a Canadiens team that's 11-15-3 on the road this year.

FEBRUARY 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Mrazek leads Blackhawks to 4-3 shootout win over Sharks

Petr Mrazek had 45 saves and stopped all three shootout attempts to lead the Chicago Blackhawks to their fifth straight win with a 4-3 victory over the San Jose Sharks

FEBRUARY 26, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Takes shootout loss Saturday Kahkonen stopped 32 of 35 shots in Saturday's 4-3 shootout loss to the Blackhawks.

Impact Kahkonen never had a lead to protect in the contest, as the Blackhawks thrice went up by a goal, only to give it back. They also had the only tally in the shootout, sending Kahkonen to his third straight defeat (0-2-1). The 26-year-old netminder is now at 8-12-5 with a 3.57 GAA and an .885 save percentage through 26 starts this season. He's been sharing the crease pretty evenly with James Reimer lately, though neither goalie should be expected to impress over the rest of the season. The Sharks' next matchup is a fairly favorable one Tuesday versus the Canadiens.

FEBRUARY 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Tending twine Saturday Kahkonen will get the home crease versus Chicago on Saturday, Curtis Pashelka of The San Jose Mercury News reports.

Impact Kahkonen has lost his last two starts despite giving up only five goals on 68 shots. He will try to get back in the win column against the lowly Blackhawks, who are two points back of the Sharks and 30th in the NHL standings. Kahkonen is 8-12-4 with a 3.60 GAA and .884 save percentage this season.

FEBRUARY 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Skinner scores game-winner, Sabres beat Sharks 4-2

Jeff Skinner scored the game-winning goal, and the Buffalo Sabres beat the San Jose Sharks 4-2

FEBRUARY 19, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Facing Sabres Kahkonen will get the home crease versus Buffalo on Saturday, Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now reports.

Impact This will be Kahkonen's sixth start in the last seven games. He went 3-2-0 over the previous five, giving up 12 goals on 169 shots. Overall, Kahkonen is 8-11-4 with a 3.62 GAA and .883 save percentage. He takes on the high-scoring Sabres, who are averaging 3.70 goals per game, second-best in the NHL.

FEBRUARY 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Carrier's late goal gives Golden Knights 2-1 win over Sharks

William Carrier scored with 17.7 seconds left to give Vegas a 2-1 victory over the San Jose Sharks and extend the Golden Knights’ winning streak to four games

FEBRUARY 17, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Returns to action Thursday Kahkonen (concussion) will defend the road crease versus Vegas on Thursday, Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now reports.

Impact Kahkonen missed one game with the concussion. He has won three of his last four games, giving him an 8-10-4 record with a 3.69 GAA and .880 save percentage. He will face the Golden Knights, who are 15th in NHL scoring, averaging 3.22 goals per game.

FEBRUARY 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Not available after all Kahkonen (concussion) won't play Tuesday versus the Penguins, Curtis Pashelka of The San Jose Mercury News reports.

Impact Aaron Dell will start and Eetu Makiniemi will be his backup for this game. Kahkonen is getting closer to a return after exiting Sunday's game versus the Capitals, but he'll have to miss at least one contest. Per Pashelka, Kahkonen has entered concussion protocol.

FEBRUARY 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Karlsson has goal and 2 assists, Sharks beat Capitals 4-1

Erik Karlsson had a goal and two assists to help the San Jose Sharks beat the Washington Capitals 4-1

FEBRUARY 12, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Starting in Washington Kahkonen will guard the road goal Sunday against Washington, Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now reports.

Impact Kahkonen, who has won two of his past three outings, stopped 38 of 40 shots in Thursday's 4-1 loss to the Panthers. He has a 7-10-4 record this season with a 3.75 GAA and an .879 save percentage in 22 appearances. The Capitals sit 18th in the league with 3.09 goals per game this campaign.

FEBRUARY 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Reinhart, Staal score 2 each, Panthers beat Sharks

Sam Reinhart and Eric Staal each scored a pair of goals and the Florida Panthers beat the San Jose Sharks 4-1 for their season-high third straight win

FEBRUARY 10, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Tending twine Thursday Kahkonen will defend the visiting crease versus Florida on Thursday, Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now reports.

Impact This will be Kahkonen's third straight start as he has won his last two contests. Kahkonen is 7-9-4 with a 3.83 GAA and .874 save percentage this season. He will take on the Panthers, who scored seven times Monday and are seventh in NHL scoring, averaging 3.47 goals per game.

FEBRUARY 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE