SAN JOSE SHARKS NEWS

Injured late Wednesday Couture (upper body) was injured on a high-stick by Jeff Carter in the third period of Wednesday's game versus the Kings, Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now reports.

Impact Couture was slow to get off the ice after the incident occurred in the neutral zone. Head coach Bob Boughner didn't have an update on Couture's status after the game -- that's not surprising, given how late it happened. More information should surface on his status prior to Friday's game in Arizona.

MARCH 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Ascends to active roster Jaros was promoted to the active roster Wednesday, per CapFriendly.

Impact Jaros is expected to be a healthy scratch for Wednesday's game versus the Kings. The 24-year-old has yet to make his Sharks debut, as he's mainly served on the taxi squad in 2020-21.

MARCH 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Rises to taxi squad Gallant was promoted to the taxi squad from AHL San Jose on Wednesday, per CapFriendly.

Impact Gallant has shuffled between the taxi squad and the minors a couple of times lately. The 22-year-old has yet to make his NHL debut.

MARCH 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Promoted to active roster Leonard was promoted to the active roster Wednesday, per CapFriendly.

Impact Leonard is expected to fill a fourth-line role in Wednesday's game versus the Kings. The 22-year-old has three assists in his last five games.

MARCH 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Not playing Wednesday Nieto (lower body) did not take line rushes and will not play Wednesday versus the Kings, Curtis Pashelka of The San Jose Mercury News reports.

Impact Nieto will miss his third straight game with the injury. With Nieto out, Antti Suomela is set to appear in a fourth-line role. Nieto's next chance to return is Friday versus the Coyotes.

MARCH 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Will play Wednesday Suomela will be promoted to the active roster and play in Wednesday's game versus LA, Curtis Pashelka of The San Jose Mercury News reports.

Impact Suomela will skate on the Sharks' fourth line versus the Kings. The 27-year-old pivot made his season debut Saturday against St. Louis, logging four shots on goal and one hit in 11:55 of ice time.

MARCH 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Facing Kings Jones will guard the home cage during Wednesday's matchup with LA, Curtis Pashelka of The San Jose Mercury News reports.

Impact Jones has been razor sharp recently, going 2-0-1 while posting an exceptional 0.97 GAA and .971 save percentage through his last three starts. He'll attempt to secure his 10th win of the season in a home matchup with a Kings club that's 7-8-2 on the road this year.

MARCH 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Heads to taxi squad Suomela was assigned to the taxi squad Tuesday, per CapFriendly.

Impact Suomela has played just one NHL game this year, but he managed to fire four shots on net and dish out a hit across 11:55 of ice time. The 27-year-old will continue to practice with the big club for now.

MARCH 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Descends to taxi squad Leonard was demoted to the taxi squad Tuesday, per CapFriendly.

Impact Leonard has three assists in his last five outings, so this is likely a paper move. The 22-year-old forward seems likely to be promoted to the active roster ahead of Wednesday's game versus the Kings.

MARCH 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Designated for taxi squad Claesson was assigned to the taxi squad Tuesday, per CapFriendly.

Impact Claesson hasn't played an NHL game since Feb. 22. He's recorded no points and eight hits through four appearances this year.

MARCH 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Returning to AHL San Jose Noesen was assigned to AHL San Jose on Tuesday, per CapFriendly.

Impact Noesen's assignment to the minor leagues will likely earn the 28-year-old forward some playing time. He hasn't played at the NHL level since Feb. 15.

MARCH 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

NHL fines Sharks F Kurtis Gabriel for pregame altercation The National Hockey League has fined San Jose Sharks forward Kurtis Gabriel and coach Bob Boughner after a pregame altercation with the Los Angeles Kings.

MARCH 23, 2021 • WASHINGTONTIMES.COM

NHL fines Sharks F Kurtis Gabriel for pregame altercation NEW YORK - The National Hockey League has fined San Jose Sharks forward Kurtis Gabriel and coach Bob Boughner after a pregame altercation wi...

MARCH 23, 2021 • THESTAR.COM

NHL fines Sharks F Kurtis Gabriel for pregame altercation

The National Hockey League has fined San Jose Sharks forward Kurtis Gabriel and coach Bob Boughner after a pregame altercation with the Los Angeles Kings

MARCH 23, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Sharks’ Bob Boughner gives his team reasons to believe: “Things can change quick” NHL: San Jose Sharks coach wants to see how things stand at week’s end after games vs. Los Angeles Kings, Arizona Coyotes

MARCH 23, 2021 • MERCURYNEWS.COM

Donato, Jones lead Sharks past Kings 2-1 SAN JOSE, Calif. - Ryan Donato scored the tiebreaking goal early in the third period, Martin Jones delivered one of his best performances in...

MARCH 23, 2021 • THESTAR.COM

Los Angeles visits San Jose, aims to stop road slide Los Angeles Kings (13-12-6, fifth in the West Division) vs. San Jose Sharks (12-14-4, seventh in the West Division)

MARCH 23, 2021 • THESTAR.COM

Los Angeles visits San Jose, aims to stop road slide Los Angeles Kings (13-12-6, fifth in the West Division) vs. San Jose Sharks (12-14-4, seventh in the West Division)

MARCH 23, 2021 • OLEANTIMESHERALD.COM

Los Angeles visits San Jose, aims to stop road slide

Los Angeles is looking to break its three-game road losing streak with a win against San Jose

MARCH 23, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Donato, Jones lead Sharks past Kings 2-1 Ryan Donato scored the tiebreaking goal early in the third period, Martin Jones delivered one of his best performances in net all season and...

MARCH 23, 2021 • WASHINGTONTIMES.COM

Sharks end winless streak by edging Kings The Sharks responded to head coach Bob Boughner’s plea to refocus and broke a four-game...

MARCH 23, 2021 • SFCHRONICLE.COM

Donato, Jones lead Sharks past Kings 2-1

Ryan Donato scored the tiebreaking goal early in the third period, Martin Jones delivered one of his best performances in net all season and the San Jose Sharks beat the Los Angele...

MARCH 23, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Plucks apple in win Knyzhov posted an assist, three shots on goal and four PIM in Monday's 2-1 win over the Kings.

Impact Knyzhov has assists in consecutive outings after going 16 games without a point. The Russian blueliner has four helpers, 35 PIM, 19 shots on net, 35 hits and 28 blocked shots through 30 contests. As a mainly defensive player, Knyzhov probably won't warrant fantasy consideration in 2020-21.

MARCH 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Logs helper Leonard posted an assist in Monday's 2-1 win over the Kings.

Impact Leonard set up Ryan Donato for the game-winning goal at 3:48 of the third period. The 22-year-old Leonard has three assists in his last five outings, although he's gone 10 games without a goal. In 24 contests overall, the New Jersey native has produced nine points, 33 shots on net and a minus-6 rating.

MARCH 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE