SAN JOSE SHARKS NEWS

Adds power-play assist Labanc recorded a power-play assist, three hits and two PIM in Tuesday's 5-1 loss to the Ducks.

Impact Labanc helped out on Patrick Marleau's second-period tally, which was the extent of the Sharks' offense Tuesday. The 25-year-old Labanc has three points in his last two games. For the year, the winger has 23 points, 93 shots on net, 40 hits and 22 PIM through 38 contests.

APRIL 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Tallies with man advantage Marleau scored a power-play goal on three shots and went minus-2 in Tuesday's 5-1 loss to the Ducks.

Impact Marleau potted the Sharks' lone goal early in the second period. The 41-year-old forward is up to seven points, 40 shots on net and 28 hits through 38 contests. Marleau needs six more games played to tie Gordie Howe for the NHL record. If he stays in the lineup, he'd match the record on April 17 versus the Wild and surpass it two days later against the Golden Knights.

APRIL 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Win streak snapped by Ducks Jones allowed four goals on 33 shots in Tuesday's 5-1 loss to the Ducks. The fifth goal was an empty-netter.

Impact Jones fell apart in the second period, allowing three goals to let the Ducks take control. The 31-year-old goalie slipped to 14-8-2 with a 3.07 GAA and a .904 save percentage in 25 outings. He's had the hot hand for the Sharks lately, so Jones was likely due for a rough outing. Jones and Devan Dubnyk are likely to split a pair of games versus the Kings on Friday and Saturday.

APRIL 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Hurt on blocked shot Couture (lower body) was injured on a blocked shot in Tuesday's game versus the Ducks, Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now reports.

Impact Couture blocked a shot late in the third period and wasn't able to get back on the ice afterwards. He remained on the bench, but head coach Bob Boughner is "hoping" the star center isn't hurt seriously. Couture had a couple of days to recover before the Sharks host the Kings on Friday.

APRIL 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Battling nagging injury Sorensen (undisclosed) did not play Tuesday versus the Ducks due to a nagging injury, Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now reports.

Impact Sorensen was announced as a scratch before puck drop, and this explains why. It doesn't seem like the Swede's injury is too severe, but he's not guaranteed to be ready for Friday's game versus the Kings. Noah Gregor took Sorensen's place on the fourth line Tuesday.

APRIL 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

On active roster Tuesday Gregor was promoted to the active roster Tuesday, per CapFriendly.

Impact Gregor is eligible to play Tuesday versus the Ducks, although it's unclear if he'll be in the lineup. The 23-year-old has three goals in 15 NHL games this season.

APRIL 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Making Sharks debut Jaros will be promoted to the active roster and make his Sharks debut Tuesday versus Anaheim, Curtis Pashelka of The San Jose Mercury News reports.

Impact Jaros picked up three assists in 13 games with the Senators before being traded to San Jose in late January. He's expected to skate on the Sharks' third pairing against the Ducks.

APRIL 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Gets starting nod Jones will patrol the crease during Tuesday's home game versus Anaheim, Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now reports.

Impact Jones has been on a roll recently, stringing together four straight wins while posting an admirable 1.71 GAA and .942 save percentage. He'll try to secure his 15th victory of the season in a home matchup with a Ducks team that's averaging 2.50 goals per game on the road this year, 22nd in the NHL.

APRIL 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Is it safe to believe in Martin Jones again? San Jose Sharks goalie, named an NHL Star of the Week, is giving his team a chance at a playoff spot

APRIL 6, 2021 • MERCURYNEWS.COM

Reassigned to AHL Pasichnuk was demoted to AHL San Jose on Monday, per CapFriendly.

Impact After four collegiate seasons with Arizona State, Pasichnuk has four assists through 18 AHL games this season. It doesn't seem like he'll make his NHL debut this season.

APRIL 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Joins taxi squad Korenar was added to the taxi squad Monday, per CapFriendly.

Impact Korenar is sporting a 3.39 GAA and .897 save percentage through seven AHL games this season. He's yet to make his NHL debut and likely won't this season.

APRIL 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Reassigned to AHL Melnichuk was demoted to AHL San Jose on Monday, CapFriendly reports.

Impact Melnichuk has yet to make his NHL debut but has spent some time on the Sharks' taxi squad throughout this season. The 22-year-old owns a.871 save percentage and 3.39 GAA through eight AHL games this season.

APRIL 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Tuesday Vlasic (upper body) won't play in Tuesday's game versus the Ducks, Curtis Pashelka of The San Jose Mercury News reports.

Impact Head coach Bob Boughner said Monday that Vlasic could miss the weekend series against the Kings as well. Vlasic has put up five points through 37 games this seaosn. Either Christian Jaros or Fredrik Claesson will enter the lineup in Vlasic's place.

APRIL 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Ducks face the Sharks on 3-game losing streak

Anaheim looks to stop its three-game losing streak when the Ducks take on San Jose

APRIL 5, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Down to taxi squad Jaros was reassigned to San Jose's taxi squad Sunday, according to CapFriendly.

Impact Jaros has yet to crack the Sharks' lineup this season. He has, however, picked up three helpers in 11 AHL appearances.

APRIL 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Assigned to taxi squad Suomela was reassigned to San Jose's taxi squad Sunday, per CapFriendly.

Impact Suomela hasn't cracked the Sharks' lineup for four straight games, so this move doesn't come as a surprise. He's gone scoreless through four top-level appearances this year.

APRIL 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Added to NHL roster Pasichnuk was promoted to San Jose's active roster Sunday, per CapFriendly.

Impact Pasichnuk has yet to make his NHL debut, but he's picked up four helpers in 18 AHL appearances this year.

APRIL 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Sharks beat Kings, extend winning streak to four games Dylan Gambrell scored in the third period, and the Sharks beat the Kings 3-2 on Saturday...

APRIL 4, 2021 • SFCHRONICLE.COM

Gambrell, Sharks strike late in 3-2 win over Kings

Dylan Gambrell scored in the third period to give the San Jose Sharks a 3-2 win over the Los Angeles Kings

APRIL 4, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

On modest three-game point streak Knyzhov posted an assist and two hits in Saturday's 3-2 win over the Kings.

Impact Knyzhov has a modest three-game point streak going -- he's posted a goal and two helpers in that span. The Russian defenseman is up to seven points, 27 shots on net, 48 hits and 36 blocked shots through 37 contests. Expect the 23-year-old to continue working on the second pairing alongside Erik Karlsson.

APRIL 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Bags helper in win Leonard recorded an assist and three shots on goal in Saturday's 3-2 win over the Kings.

Impact Leonard set up Dylan Gambrell for the game-winning goal at 15:23 of the third period. The 22-year-old Leonard continues to provide the Sharks with depth scoring. He has 11 points, 43 shots on net and a minus-3 rating through 31 contests in his rookie season.

APRIL 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Chips in with helper Couture notched an assist in Saturday's 3-2 win over the Kings.

Impact Couture set up Evander Kane for the Sharks' second goal of the game. The 32-year-old Couture is beginning to warm up on offense with assists in two of the last three contests. He's produced only seven points in 19 games since the start of March. For the year, the center has 25 points, 86 shots on net, 39 hits and a minus-5 rating in 37 appearances.

APRIL 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Deposits game-winner Gambrell scored a goal and blocked two shots in Saturday's 3-2 win over the Kings.

Impact Gambrell converted on a pass from John Leonard at 15:23 of the third period. The goal stood as the game-winner, Gambrell's first such tally this season. He has three goals, six assists and 34 shots on net in 33 contests. The 24-year-old also has 38 blocked shots this year, which ranks fourth among all forwards in the league.

APRIL 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

One of each Saturday Labanc scored a goal on two shots and added an assist in Saturday's 3-2 win over the Kings.

Impact Labanc was credited with the opening tally at 4:37 of the first period. He also helped out on linemate Evander Kane's second-period goal. Labanc has 22 points (nine goals, 13 apples), 92 shots on net, 37 hits and 20 PIM through 37 contests this season. He's not as notable as Kane or center Logan Couture, but Labanc has earned his place on the Sharks' top line.

APRIL 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE