SAN JOSE SHARKS NEWS

Oilers look to carry pre-break success to San Jose The Edmonton Oilers went into the holiday break coming off a pair of massive third-period comeback victories.Now, the trick will be to build...

DECEMBER 28, 2023 • SUNHERALD.COM

Fabian Zetterlund - Scores lone goal in loss Zetterlund scored a goal in Wednesday's 5-1 loss to the Kings.

Impact Zetterlund capitalized on a turnover in the first period, but that was the extent of the Sharks' offense. The 24-year-old has two goals and an assist over his last three contests. He continues to occupy a top-six role as well as a spot on the first power-play unit. Zetterlund has reached the 10-goal mark for the first time in his career, and he's added five assists, 78 shots on net, 31 hits, 31 blocked shots and a minus-12 rating over 35 appearances.

DECEMBER 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Kaapo Kahkonen - Yields five goals Kahkonen stopped 38 of 43 shots in Wednesday's 5-1 loss to the Kings.

Impact Kahkonen had a 1-0 lead to protect after the first period, but the Kings led 3-1 after two frames. The 27-year-old netminder's losing streak is at four games, and he's allowed 13 goals in that span. He's now at a 5-9-1 with a 3.71 GAA and an .898 save percentage through 16 appearances overall. The Sharks are back in action Thursday versus the Oilers, but it's unclear if Kahkonen will start back-to-back games if Mackenzie Blackwood (illness) is unavailable. Magnus Chrona is also with the big club for extra insurance.

DECEMBER 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Familiar problem haunts Sharks as losing streak grows to six games The San Jose Sharks had their losing streak extended to six games on Wednesday and once again a disastrous second period proved to be the ma...

DECEMBER 28, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Adrian Kempe tallies twice as Kings crush Sharks Adrian Kempe scored twice as the host Los Angeles Kings scored five unanswered goals en route to a 5-1 victory over the San Jose Sharks on W...

DECEMBER 28, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Kings score 5 straight, cruise to victory against Sharks | NHL.com Kempe has 2 goals in 3rd; San Jose drops 6th in row

DECEMBER 28, 2023 • NHL.COM

Kevin Fiala, Kings bounce back from slow start, deal Sharks their 6th straight loss

Adrian Kempe had two goals, Kevin Fiala scored after being benched in the first period and the Los Angeles Kings overcame a poor start and beat the San Jose Sharks 5-1

DECEMBER 28, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Givani Smith - Sidelined again Wednesday Smith (lower body) won't play Wednesday versus the Kings, Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now reports.

Impact Smith was hurt last Thursday and his absence will now reach two games. The 25-year-old should be considered questionable at best for Thursday's contest versus the Oilers.

DECEMBER 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Calen Addison - Poised to return Wednesday Addison (lower body) is expected back in the lineup versus the Kings on Wednesday, Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now reports.

Impact Addison linked up with the second power-play unit at Wednesday's game-day skate. With the man advantage this season, the 23-year-old defenseman has logged 2:18 of ice time per game while contributing three assists. Addison has managed 11 points in 31 games this season and should be able to push for the 30-point threshold.

DECEMBER 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Mackenzie Blackwood - Under the weather Per Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now, Blackwood is dealing with an illness ahead of Wednesday's road matchup with the Kings.

Impact Kaapo Kahkonen has been announced as the starter for Wednesday's contest, and Magnus Chrona has been recalled, so at this point it's safe to assume Blackwood won't be available against LA. Another update on the 27-year-old netminder should surface prior to Thursday's matchup with the Oilers.

DECEMBER 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Kaapo Kahkonen - Slated to start Wednesday Kahkonen is expected to start on the road versus LA on Wednesday, according to Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now.

Impact Kahkonen has lost his last three starts despite allowing just eight goals on 89 shots (.910 save percentage). He's 5-8-1 with a 3.61 GAA and an .899 save percentage in 15 outings this year. The Kings are tied for fourth offensively this campaign with 3.53 goals per game, so this is a very unfavorable matchup for Kahkonen.

DECEMBER 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Jacob MacDonald - On injured reserve MacDonald (undisclosed) was put on injured reserve Wednesday, per Curtis Pashelka of The San Jose Mercury News.

Impact MacDonald last played Saturday, so this move is presumably retroactive to that date, which would make him eligible to return Sunday versus Colorado. The 30-year-old defenseman has six goals and seven points in 17 contests this campaign. The Sharks might compensate for MacDonald's absence by dressing Calen Addison (lower body) on Wednesday if he's able to return or Henry Thrun if Addison remains unavailable.

DECEMBER 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Magnus Chrona - Recalled from minors Chrona was elevated from AHL San Jose on Wednesday, Curtis Pashelka of The San Jose Mercury News reports.

Impact Chrona's promotion comes as Mackenzie Blackwood was reportedly missing from practice, per Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now. The Sharks, haven't provided any official details yet but fantasy players shouldn't be expecting to see Chrona between the pipes against the Kings on Wednesday regardless.

DECEMBER 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Alexander Barabanov - Set to return Wednesday Barabanov (illness) should be available for Wednesday's game against LA, per Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now.

Impact Barabanov missed the Sharks' previous two contests. He has a goal and five points in 14 outings this campaign. Defenseman Jacob MacDonald, who served as a forward Saturday, might be a healthy scratch versus the Kings.

DECEMBER 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Kings host the Sharks after Byfield's 2-goal game

The Los Angeles Kings host the San Jose Sharks after Quinton Byfield's two-goal game against the Calgary Flames in the Kings' 5-3 win

DECEMBER 26, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Jan Rutta - Chips in with helper Rutta provided an assist and went plus-2 in Saturday's 7-4 loss to the Canucks.

Impact Rutta has five helpers over nine appearances in December. The 33-year-old has been a steady presence in a top-four role when healthy this season, but he doesn't add much offense. Rutta's at six assists, 29 shots on net, 45 blocked shots and a minus-11 rating through 28 appearances.

DECEMBER 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Anthony Duclair - Bags assist Saturday Duclair provided an assist and three shots on goal in Saturday's 7-4 loss to the Canucks.

Impact Duclair was initially credited with the Sharks' first goal, but it later went to Mikael Granlund. With a goal and an assist over the last two games, Duclair is doing enough to maintain a second-line role after a recent healthy scratch. The winger is at 13 points, 51 shots on net, 20 PIM and a minus-9 rating through 30 appearances. His unsteady role in a weak offense makes him a challenging player to roster in many fantasy formats.

DECEMBER 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Filip Zadina - Collects two assists Zadina registered a pair of assists, five shots on goal and a minus-2 rating in Saturday's 7-4 loss to the Canucks.

Impact Zadina has four points over his last three games. He's spent the last two full contests in a top-line role, and the increased playing time has had an instant impact on his success. For the season, Zadina has 10 points, 50 shots and a minus-23 rating over 29 appearances. The 24-year-old is only an option in deeper fantasy formats for as long as he can maintain his larger role.

DECEMBER 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Mario Ferraro - Distributes trio of assists Ferraro notched three assists and four blocked shots in Saturday's 7-4 loss to the Canucks.

Impact Ferraro has four helpers over his last two games, though it's likely just a short-term uptick on offense. The 25-year-old blueliner's career high in points in a season is 17, though he could challenge that mark in 2023-24. He's already at nine points through 34 contests while adding 58 shots on net, 37 hits, 96 blocked shots and a minus-18 rating. Ferraro should continue to see top-four usage as a solid defensive presence.

DECEMBER 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Jacob MacDonald - Deposits goal MacDonald scored a goal on two shots in Saturday's 7-4 loss to the Canucks.

Impact MacDonald got the Sharks within a goal in the third period, but they got no closer. The 30-year-old has tallied twice over the last four contests since he was scratched twice in a row. He's bounced around between a bottom-six forward role and a third-pairing role on defense based on the personnel the Sharks have available for any given game. MacDonald is at six goals -- double what he had over his first four NHL campaigns combined -- with one assists, 31 shots on net, 14 hits, 21 PIM and a minus-10 rating through 17 outings.

DECEMBER 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Fabian Zetterlund - Nets goal Saturday Zetterlund scored a goal on four shots in Saturday's 7-4 loss to the Canucks.

Impact Ztterlund has points in consecutive contests for the first time since Nov. 25-27. The winger has maintained a top-six role even with his recent slump. He's up to nine goals, five assists, 77 shots on net, 30 hits, 30 blocked shots and a minus-13 rating through 34 appearances. Zetterlund's all-around production may help make up for his lack of consistent offense in deep fantasy formats that avoid plus-minus.

DECEMBER 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Mikael Granlund - One of each in loss Granlund scored a goal on four shots, added an assist, blocked two shots and went minus-2 in Saturday's 7-4 loss to the Canucks.

Impact Granlund got the Sharks on the board in the first period and added a helper on Fabian Zetterlund's tally in the second. The 31-year-old Granlund has six multi-point efforts over 11 outings in December. He's yet to see his offense fade, racking up four goals and 23 points through 27 contests. The Finn has added 58 shots on net, 24 hits, 22 blocked shots and a minus-7 rating while mainly playing on the second line.

DECEMBER 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Tomas Hertl - Puts away goal in loss Hertl scored a goal in Saturday's 7-4 loss to the Canucks.

Impact Hertl has found his scoring touch with eight goals and three assists over 11 games in December. This was the first game in which he scored exactly one goal since Nov. 20. The 30-year-old center is up to 12 tallies, 27 points, 82 shots on net, 29 blocked shots, 26 hits and a minus-15 rating through 33 appearances. Hertl figures to keep the top-line center role throughout the campaign.

DECEMBER 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Mackenzie Blackwood - Struggles in loss Blackwood allowed six goals on 25 shots in Saturday's 7-4 loss to the Canucks. The seventh goal was an empty-netter.

Impact Blackwood has given up at least five goals in four straight outings, all of which were unsurprisingly losses. The 27-year-old is down to 4-14-2 with a 3.92 GAA and an .889 save percentage through 23 appearances this season. With Blackwood struggling and on a cellar-dwelling team, fantasy managers have little reason to roster him. It wouldn't be surprising for Kaapo Kahkonen to get the first game after the holiday break, which is Wednesday on the road versus the Kings.

DECEMBER 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE