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NHL Highlights | Avalanche vs. Sharks - April 4, 2023
APRIL 5, 2023 • YOUTUBE
Colorado Avalanche vs. San Jose Sharks | FULL Overtime Highlights
APRIL 5, 2023 • YOUTUBE
Oskar Lindblom - Might return Thursday Lindblom (upper body) is questionable for Thursday's game against Colorado, according to Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now.
Impact Lindblom has missed San Jose's last two contests, but he did participate in Wednesday's practice. Through 73 appearances this season, he has six goals and 15 points. If Lindblom plays Thursday, it will likely be as part of the fourth line.
APRIL 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Danil Gushchin - Headed back to minors Gushchin was reassigned to AHL San Jose on Wednesday.
Impact Gushchin has found success in his first two NHL games, tallying one goal, one assist and eight shots while averaging 15:55 of ice time. Unless Jeffrey Viel (upper body) or Oskar Lindblom (upper body) is ready to play against the Avalanche on Thursday, Gushchin could be brought back up from the minors and suit up in the contest.
APRIL 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Kyle Criscuolo - Back with big club Criscuolo was recalled by the Sharks on Wednesday, Curtis Pashelka of The San Jose Mercury News reports.
Impact San Jose is dealing with several injuries up front, so Criscuolo could draw into the lineup for Thursday's game versus Colorado. In his lone appearance with the Sharks this season, the 30-year-old vet scored a goal in 13:14 of ice time against Arizona on Saturday.
APRIL 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Kaapo Kahkonen - Set to start Thursday Kahkonen is expected to start at home against Colorado on Thursday, per Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now.
Impact Kahkonen has a 9-18-7 record, 3.83 GAA and .881 save percentage in 35 contests this season. Those aren't great numbers, but he's done worse lately, posting a 4.95 GAA and an .861 save percentage over his last eight outings. The Avalanche have the 13th-ranked offense with 3.29 goals per game in 2022-23.
APRIL 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Tomas Hertl - Will play versus Avs Hertl (undisclosed) will be in the lineup against Colorado on Thursday, Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now reports.
Impact Hertl was a doubt after being forced to leave Tuesday's matchup with the Avs after logging just 10:02 of ice time. Fortunately for fantasy players and fans alike, the Czech winger appears to have avoided a serious injury. In his last 15 contests, Hertl has notched six goals and six assists, including six power-play points, and figures to offer top-end fantasy value even versus Colorado.
APRIL 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Danil Gushchin - Back with Sharks Gushchin was summoned from AHL San Jose on Tuesday.
Impact Gushchin, who scored a power-play goal in his NH debut Saturday against Arizona, is slated to play alongside Logan Couture and Thomas Bordeleau in Tuesday's contest against Colorado, Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now reports.
APRIL 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Alexander Barabanov - Likely done for season Barabanov (lower body) likely won't return before the end of the 2022-23 season, Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now reports.
Impact Barabanov hasn't played since March 25 against Calgary. He generated 15 goals, 47 points and 120 shots on net in 68 appearances this season.
APRIL 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Oskar Lindblom - Won't play Tuesday Lindblom (upper body) will be held out of Tuesday's matchup with Colorado, Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now reports.
Impact Lindblom was initially expected to return from a one-game absence, but the Sharks will wait until Thursday to get him back into the lineup. Danil Gushchin will play instead Tuesday.
APRIL 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Nikita Okhotiuk - Undergoes surgery Okhotyuk underwent core muscle surgery Monday and is expected to recover in time for training camp.
Impact Okhotyuk had one goal in 10 games with the Devils this season, but he didn't play at the NHL level after he was traded to the Sharks in the Timo Meier deal. Okhotyuk will likely contend for a roster spot in training camp in September, assuming he doesn't suffer a setback over the summer.
APRIL 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Tomas Hertl - Exits Tuesday's contest Hertl (undisclosed) won't finish Tuesday's game versus the Avalanche.
Impact Hertl was injured in the second period and made a couple of trips to the locker room before being ruled out during the intermission. The severity of the 29-year-old's injury is unknown, but it could end his season early even if it's just a short-term issue at this stage of the schedule.
APRIL 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Kaapo Kahkonen - Solid in overtime loss Kahkonen stopped 38 of 42 shots in Tuesday's 4-3 overtime loss to the Avalanche.
Impact Kahkonen put in a solid effort, which allowed the Sharks to make a comeback push to force overtime. The defense broke in the extra session, with a turnover turning into Nathan MacKinnon's game-winning goal on a breakaway. Kahkonen has just three wins in 15 games since the All-Star break. He's at 9-18-7 with a 3.83 GAA and an .881 save percentage through 35 appearances. The Sharks' next game is also against the Avalanche on Thursday -- neither Kahkonen nor James Reimer would be a good fantasy option for that one.
APRIL 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Kevin Labanc - Tallies twice in loss Labanc scored two goals on four shots in Tuesday's 4-3 overtime loss to the Avalanche.
Impact Labanc scored once each in the second and third periods, with his second goal forcing overtime. The 27-year-old has disrupted the Sharks' tanking efforts -- he has three goals and an assist as the team has picked up seven of a possible eight points over the last four games. He's up to 15 tallies, 32 points, 120 shots on net, 64 hits and a minus-13 rating through 67 appearances.
APRIL 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Jacob Peterson - Deposits power-play tally Peterson scored a power-play goal on three shots and added two hits in Tuesday's 4-3 overtime loss to the Avalanche.
Impact Peterson scored to bring the Sharks within a goal in the third period. He's picked up all five of his points this season over the last six games, fitting in wonderfully in a top-six role for the Sharks. The 23-year-old's presence on the power play should make him an intriguing depth add for fantasy managers who need more offense during championship matchups.
APRIL 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Logan Couture - Records two helpers in loss Couture notched two assists and two hits in Tuesday's 4-3 overtime loss to the Avalanche.
Impact This was Couture's second straight multi-point effort. He's racked up five goals and eight assists over his last 11 outings. For the season, the veteran center is up to 66 points (20 on the power play), 185 shots on net, 127 hits, 66 blocked shots and a minus-21 rating through 77 appearances. If he stays hot to close out the year, he has a chance to match his career high of 70 points from the 2018-19 campaign.
APRIL 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Erik Karlsson - Snags helper Tuesday Karlsson provided an assist and blocked two shots in Tuesday's 4-3 overtime loss to the Avalanche.
Impact Karlsson has two goals and nine assists over his last seven contests. He helped out on the first of Kevin Labanc's two tallies in Tuesday's close game. Karlsson is up to 22 goals, 74 helpers, 201 shots on net, 84 blocked shots and a minus-15 rating through 77 appearances.
APRIL 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Danil Gushchin - Nabs assist Tuesday Gushchin posted an assist, four shots on goal and two blocked shots in Tuesday's 4-3 overtime loss to the Avalanche.
Impact Gushchin has two points, eight shots on net and five blocks through his first two NHL outings. With Tomas Hertl (undisclosed) leaving Tuesday's game, Gushchin may be able to stick around on the big club's roster a bit longer. The third-round pick from 2020 is making a strong impression while seeing top-six minutes in his late-season audition.
APRIL 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Noah Gregor - Stays warm with assist Gregor notched an assist, two shots on goal and two hits in Tuesday's 4-3 overtime loss to the Avalanche.
Impact Gregor got the puck to the net and Kevin Labanc tied the game on a rebound at 7:11 of the third period. The helper was Gregor's fourth assist, to go with four goals, over his last six outings. The surge has him up to eight goals, seven helpers, 107 shots on net, 88 hits, 32 PIM and a minus-7 rating through 52 contests this season.
APRIL 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Jacob MacDonald - 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 host the Avalanche after Gregor's hat trick

The San Jose Sharks host the Colorado Avalanche after Noah Gregor's hat trick against the Arizona Coyotes in the Sharks' 7-2 win
APRIL 3, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Kaapo Kahkonen - Guarding cage Tuesday Kahkonen will patrol the crease at home versus the Avs on Tuesday, Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now reports.
Impact Kahkonen finally ended a 10-game losing streak with his victory against the Coyotes on Saturday. If the Finnish backstop can get just one more win, he will put himself over the 10-win mark for the third straight season, though he will be hard-pressed to reach his 2021-22 total (14).
APRIL 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Matt Benning - Set to return versus Avs Benning (lower body) is slated to play in Tuesday's matchup with Colorado, Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now reports.
Impact Benning will be back in action following a two-game absence due to his lower-body problem. It's been 58 straight games since the blueliner found the back of the net, so fantasy players probably shouldn't be expecting him to tickle the twine any time soon.
APRIL 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Oskar Lindblom - Rejoining lineup against Colorado Lindblom (upper body) will suit up versus the Avalanche on Tuesday, Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now reports.
Impact Lindblom has managed just three points in his last 25 contests and figure to remain in a bottom-six role. As such, the winger's return is unlikely to impact the majority of fantasy players. The Swede would need a strong run to end the season in order to get over the 20-point threshold for the second straight year.
APRIL 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Evgeny Svechnikov - Good to go Svechnikov (lower body) will return to action Tuesday versus the Avalanche, Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now reports.
Impact Svechnikov will be back from a seven-game absence. He has registered eight goals, 14 points, 60 shots on net and 86 hits in 53 contests this campaign.
APRIL 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
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