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

ImpactKahkonen 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

Kevin Labanc - May not play ThursdayLabanc may not play Thursday against the Golden Knights as he could return to San Jose for the upcoming birth of his child, Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now reports.

ImpactLabanc finally returned to the lineup Tuesday as he had been a healthy scratch the previous four games and eight of the last 10. The winger has 10 goals and 25 points in 46 games this season. Stay tuned.

FEBRUARY 16, 2023•ROTOWIRE

Nick Cicek - Recalled from AHLCicek was recalled from AHL San Jose on Thursday, Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now reports.

ImpactCicek was sent down Wednesday but was recalled Thursday as an extra defenseman. He could draw into the lineup as Kevin Labanc may need to return to San Jose for the upcoming birth of his child. Cicek has played four games with the Sharks this season, but has yet to pick up a point.

FEBRUARY 16, 2023•ROTOWIRE

Nico Sturm - Gets back in gameSturm (upper body) returned to Thursday's game versus the Golden Knights, Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now reports.

ImpactIt's rare for players to be deemed questionable to return to a game and end up making it back, but Sturm did just that. Assuming he doesn't feel the aftereffects of a Nicolas Hague shot in the coming days, Sturm can be considered healthy. He should continue to play in a bottom-six role.

FEBRUARY 16, 2023•ROTOWIRE

Nico Sturm - Leaves Thursday's contestSturm is questionable to return to Thursday's game versus the Golden Knights after sustaining an upper-body injury in the first period, Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now reports.

ImpactSturm took a Nicolas Hague shot up high and left the ice after the Sharks got a clearance. If Sturm can't return to Thursday's game, his next chance to play is Saturday at home versus the Sabres.

FEBRUARY 16, 2023•ROTOWIRE

James Reimer - Unavailable ThursdayReimer (illness) will miss Thursday's road game against Vegas, Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now reports.

ImpactReimer has an 8-14-6 record, 3.31 GAA and .895 save percentage in 28 games this season. Kaapo Kahkonen is expected to return from a concussion and start Thursday while Aaron Dell is set to serve as the backup goaltender.

FEBRUARY 16, 2023•ROTOWIRE

HockeyBuzz.com - Eklund - Penguins Serious Interest in Jake Allen (e4)NHL Hockey Trade Rumors

FEBRUARY 15, 2023•HOCKEYBUZZ.COM