SAN JOSE SHARKS NEWS

Ducks outduel floundering Sharks Adam Henrique had a goal and two assists for the visiting Anaheim Ducks in a 6-4 win against the San Jose Sharks on Thursday night.Alex Kill...

MARCH 1 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Ty Emberson - Won't finish contest Emberson (undisclosed) won't return to Thursday's game versus the Ducks, Max Miller of The Hockey News reports.

Impact Emberson doled out two hits and added one shot on goal over 6:35 of ice time Thursday. It's unclear what caused his injury, but he was ruled out for the rest of the game at the second intermission. If Emberson and Marc-Edouard Vlasic (upper body) can't play Saturday in Dallas, Kyle Burroughs will likely get into the lineup.

MARCH 1 • ROTOWIRE

Marc-Edouard Vlasic - Not playing Thursday Vlasic (upper body) won't play Thursday versus the Ducks, Max Miller of The Hockey News reports.

Impact Vlasic will miss a third straight game with the injury. The defenseman was a game-time decision for Saturday versus the Stars.

MARCH 1 • ROTOWIRE

Marc-Edouard Vlasic - Game-time decision Thursday Vlasic (lower body) could return to the lineup Thursday, Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now reports.

Impact Vlasic will be a game-time decision. He has missed the last two games. Vlasic has five goals and seven points in 33 games this season. Should Vlasic play, look for Nick Okhotyuk to be dropped from the lineup.

FEBRUARY 29 • ROTOWIRE

Mackenzie Blackwood - Injury not major Although Blackwood (undisclosed) was put on injured reserve Wednesday, he might not be out for much more than the required week, coach David Quinn told Sheng Peng of San Jose Hocke...

Impact Blackwood has a 9-18-3 record, 3.48 GAA and .899 save percentage in 35 contests this season. While he's unavailable, Kaapo Kahkonen is expected to be leaned on by San Jose. The Sharks summoned Magnus Chrona on Wednesday to serve as the No. 2 option.

FEBRUARY 28 • ROTOWIRE

Kaapo Kahkonen - Slated starter for Thursday Kahkonen is expected to start at home against Anaheim on Thursday, according to Max Miller of The Hockey News.

Impact Kahkonen has a 6-18-2 record, 3.63 GAA and .901 save percentage in 28 outings in 2023-24. He's lost his last six appearances while allowing 22 goals on 214 shots (.897 save percentage). Although the Sharks are the underdogs in almost every game, Anaheim, which is tied for 29th offensively with 2.59 goals per contest, is one of the more favorable matchups for Kahkonen.

FEBRUARY 28 • ROTOWIRE

Magnus Chrona - Up from AHL Chrona was summoned from AHL San Jose on Wednesday.

Impact Chrona has a 3.51 GAA and an .892 save percentage in 24 AHL contests as well as a 9.50 GAA and a .724 save percentage in two outings with the Sharks this season. He's with the big club because Mackenzie Blackwood (undisclosed) was hurt Tuesday and put on injured reserve Wednesday.

FEBRUARY 28 • ROTOWIRE

Mackenzie Blackwood - On injured reserve Blackwood (undisclosed) was put on injured reserve Wednesday.

Impact Blackwood left Tuesday's 7-2 loss to New Jersey because of the injury, so this move can be retroactive to that date, and he's eligible to be activated ahead of next Thursday's outing versus the Islanders. The 27-year-old goaltender has a 9-18-3 record, 3.48 GAA and .899 save percentage in 35 contests this year. While Blackwood's unavailable, Kaapo Kahkonen will likely receive the bulk of the playing time while Magnus Chrona, who was recalled from AHL San Jose on Wednesday, will serve primarily as the backup netminder.

FEBRUARY 28 • ROTOWIRE

Ducks take 3-game losing streak into matchup with the Sharks

The Anaheim Ducks look to break a three-game skid with a victory over the San Jose Sharks

FEBRUARY 28 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Ryan Carpenter - Bags apple Tuesday Carpenter notched an assist in Tuesday's 7-2 loss to the Devils.

Impact Carpenter snapped his eight-game point drought with the helper on Justin Bailey's third-period marker. The 33-year-old Carpenter continues to log regular shifts as the Sharks' fourth-line center. He's produced 10 points, 38 shots on net, 33 hits and a minus-4 rating over 40 outings, so he doesn't need to be tracked in fantasy.

FEBRUARY 28 • ROTOWIRE

Henry Thrun - Produces assist Tuesday Thrun logged an assist and two PIM in Tuesday's 7-2 loss to the Devils.

Impact The helper was Thrun's first point since Jan. 9, ending his nine-game drought. He missed six contests in that span due to a shoulder injury. Thrun has four points, 29 shots on net, 40 blocked shots, 18 hits and a minus-9 rating over 26 appearances at the NHL level this season. He's got some potential, but he's unlikely to realize most of it in 2023-24 while playing for one of the league's worst offenses.

FEBRUARY 28 • ROTOWIRE

Alexander Barabanov - Posts helper in loss Barabanov notched an assist and two shots on goal in Tuesday's 7-2 loss to the Devils.

Impact Barabanov snapped a seven-game point drought with the helper. He's still gone 17 contests without a goal, adding just three assists and 23 shots on net in that span. The 29-year-old has been in a third-line role lately, and he was a healthy scratch Feb. 19 versus the Golden Knights. Barabanov has struggled with just 10 points, 51 shots and a minus-21 rating over 36 appearances this season.

FEBRUARY 28 • ROTOWIRE

Justin Bailey - Tickles twine late in loss Bailey scored a goal on three shots in Tuesday's 7-2 loss to the Devils.

Impact Bailey has two goals and two assists over six games since the All-Star break. He scored in garbage time Tuesday, ending a run of seven straight goals by the Devils. The 28-year-old winger has been a decent fourth-liner this season with 12 points, 43 shots on net, 39 hits and a minus-6 rating through 36 appearances. Still, his limited usage in a weak offense will keep him off the fantasy radar.

FEBRUARY 28 • ROTOWIRE

Nico Sturm - Scores in blowout loss Sturm scored a goal in Tuesday's 7-2 loss to the Devils.

Impact Sturm snapped an eight-game goal drought with the opening tally Tuesday. The Sharks proceeded to surrender the next seven goals before getting one late in the third period from Justin Bailey. Sturm has filled in as the third-line center lately with the Sharks' depth down the middle tested by injuries. He's at four goals, five assists, 39 shots on net, 39 hits and a minus-9 rating through 38 appearances this season.

FEBRUARY 28 • ROTOWIRE

Kaapo Kahkonen - Lit up in relief outing Kahkonen stopped 24 of 31 shots in relief of Mackenzie Blackwood (undisclosed) in Tuesday's 7-2 loss to the Devils.

Impact Kahkonen ended up with the loss after Blackwood left with the game scoreless late in the first period. The two goalies have been alternating starts since the All-Star break, but Kahkonen could take on a majority of the workload if Blackwood is sidelined for any length of time. This was Kahkonen's sixth straight loss, and he's now at 6-18-2 with a 3.63 GAA and a .901 save percentage through 28 appearances this season. The Sharks' next game is a favorable home matchup versus the Ducks on Thursday.

FEBRUARY 28 • ROTOWIRE

Devils rout Sharks behind 7-goal outburst Nico Hischier had a goal and three assists and Nico Daws made 29 saves to lead the visiting New Jersey Devils to a 7-2 victory over the San...

FEBRUARY 28 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Hischier has 4 points, Devils get back on track with win against Sharks | NHL.com Hughes has goal, 2 assists for New Jersey, which had lost 3 of 4

FEBRUARY 28 • NHL.COM

Sharks lose goalie to injury, are embarrassed at home by New Jersey Devils SAN JOSE – San Jose Sharks goalie Mackenzie Blackwood was brilliant for the first 17 minutes of Tuesday’s game against the New Jersey Devils...

FEBRUARY 28 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Hischier has 4 points as Devils score 7 straight goals to rout Sharks 7-2 Nico Hischier had a goal and three assists, Jack Hughes added a goal and two assists and the New Jersey Devils beat the San Jose Sharks 7-2

FEBRUARY 28 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM

Mackenzie Blackwood - Exits early Tuesday Blackwood (undisclosed) won't return to Tuesday's game versus the Devils after sustaining an injury in the first period.

Impact Blackwood suddenly left the game late in the first period after making a save. He stopped all 13 shots he faced before the injury but won't get the decision after leaving with the game scoreless. An update on Blackwood's status should be available prior to Thursday's game versus the Ducks.

FEBRUARY 28 • ROTOWIRE

Marc-Edouard Vlasic - Still sitting out Vlasic (upper body) won't play Tuesday against New Jersey, Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now reports.

Impact Although Vlasic will miss a second straight contest Tuesday, the veteran defender is reportedly "doing well," suggesting he probably won't be sidelined long term. Either way, Vlasic has picked up just seven points through 33 contests this season, so fantasy managers shouldn't need to track his status.

FEBRUARY 27 • ROTOWIRE

Mackenzie Blackwood - Tending twine at home Blackwood will guard the cage at home versus the Devils on Tuesday, Max Miller of The Hockey News reports.

Impact Blackwood has struggled to put together wins this season with just nine victories in 34 outings while posting a career-worst 3.51 GAA. With little to play for left this season, the Sharks will likely continue to utilize both Blackwood and Kaapo Kahkonen, perhaps with an eye to trading Kahkonen before the March 8 deadline.

FEBRUARY 27 • ROTOWIRE