SAN JOSE SHARKS NEWS

Nico Sturm - Won't play Sunday Sturm (lower body) won't play Sunday against the Rangers.

Impact Sturm will be replaced in the lineup by Alexander Barabanov, who will return from a broken finger. Sturm has picked up two assists, 22 shots on goal, 21 blocked shots and 12 hits in 22 appearances this season.

DECEMBER 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ty Emberson - Out Sunday Emberson (lower body) is not in Sunday's lineup against the Rangers.

Impact Emberson will miss his first game since Nov. 12. The 23-year-old rookie has four points in 16 games this season, including three in his last four appearances. An update on his status should be available before Tuesday's game against the Islanders. Kyle Burroughs is expected to suit up Sunday.

DECEMBER 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Alexander Barabanov - Removed from IR Barabanov (finger) was activated from injured reserve Sunday, per the NHL media site.

Impact Barabanov is expected to return from an 18-game absence in Sunday's contest against the Rangers. He is projected to play alongside Tomas Hertl and William Eklund, per Max Miller of The Hockey News. Barabanov doesn't have a point in six appearances this season, but he has been credited with nine shots on goal and three hits.

DECEMBER 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Jan Rutta - Activated from IR Rutta (undisclosed) was activated from the IR prior to Sunday's game against the Rangers.

Impact Rutta had missed San Jose's last five games after suffering an injury on Nov. 22 in Seattle. The 33-year-old blueliner has one point (an assist) with a minus-11 rating while averaging 18:37 of ice time in his first season with the Sharks.

DECEMBER 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Mackenzie Blackwood - Set to face Rangers Blackwood was the first goalie off the ice at the morning skate, according to Max Miller of The Hockey News, indicating he will defend the road net against the Rangers on Sunday.

Impact Blackwood is coming off a 34-save effort in Thursday's 3-0 loss to Boston. He has a 3-10-2 record this season with a 3.56 GAA and a .903 save percentage over 17 appearances. New York is tied for ninth in the league with 3.32 goals per game this campaign.

DECEMBER 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

San Jose visits New York after Duclair's 2-goal game

The San Jose Sharks visit the New York Rangers after Anthony Duclair scored two goals in the Sharks' 6-3 win over the New Jersey Devils

DECEMBER 3, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Nikolai Knyzhov - Placed on waivers Knyzhov was placed on waivers Saturday, Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet reports.

Impact The 25-year-old defenseman has been a healthy scratch the last five games. Knyzhov had one assist in 10 games this season and will be sent to AHL San Jose, should he pass through waivers.

DECEMBER 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Luke Kunin - Placed on injured reserve The Sharks have put Kunin (upper body) on injured reserve Saturday, per the NHL team media site.

Impact Kunin was injured Thursday versus Boston and sat out the following night against New Jersey. The move is likely retroactive to Thursday, making Kunin eligible to return Dec. 7 in Detroit. Kunin has five goals and seven points in 23 games this season.

DECEMBER 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

William Eklund - Fills empty cage Eklund scored an empty-net goal on two shots and blocked five shots in Friday's 6-3 win over the Devils.

Impact Only defenseman Mario Ferraro (nine) blocked more shots for the Sharks than Eklund. The 21-year-old Eklund snapped a three-game slump with his empty-netter Friday. The winger is up to nine points, 32 shots on net, 22 blocks and a minus-10 rating through 24 outings. Eklund continues to see top-six minutes, though his offense could remain limited, as the Sharks struggle to put pucks in the net as often as they did Friday.

DECEMBER 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Mikael Granlund - Racks up three points in win Granlund scored a goal, dished two assists and went plus-2 in Friday's 6-3 win over the Devils.

Impact Granlund remains warm with six points over his last four games. The 31-year-old set up both of Anthony Duclair's tallies Friday before scoring one of his own. Granlund can be a polarizing player in fantasy, especially since he tends to play with a pass-first mindset. He's up to two goals, eight assists, 30 shots on net, 23 hits and a minus-5 rating through 17 contests this season, filling a top-six role for a Sharks team light on proven veteran scorers.

DECEMBER 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Jacob MacDonald - Tallies twice Friday MacDonald scored a pair of goals on three shots in Friday's 6-3 win over the Devils.

Impact MacDonald had been held off the scoresheet over his last six games since returning from an undisclosed injury. The 30-year-old continues to be deployed as a forward for the Sharks, though his bottom-six role in a weak offense negates any fantasy benefit from his potential multi-position eligibility. MacDonald has three goals, one assist, 16 shots on net, nine hits and a minus-8 rating through nine appearances so far.

DECEMBER 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Anthony Duclair - Scores twice in win Duclair scored a pair of goals and went plus-2 in Friday's 6-3 win over the Devils.

Impact Duclair tallied a goal in each of the second and third periods, with his second marker standings as the game-winner. Coming into Friday's game, the winger was ice-cold, having gone without a point in eight straight contests despite seeing top-six minutes and power-play time in that span. He's produced five goals, two assists, 39 shots on net, 20 PIM and a minus-10 rating over 21 appearances this season.

DECEMBER 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Kaapo Kahkonen - Steals win in New Jersey Kahkonen stopped 44 of 47 shots in Friday's 6-3 win over the Devils.

Impact The Devils outshot the Sharks 47-18, but Kahkonen's strong play and a burst of offense from the San Jose offense helped the visitors pull off an improbable win. All three of Kahkonen's wins this season have come in his last four outings. He's now 3-6-0 with a 3.99 GAA and an .896 save percentage through 10 appearances. Mackenzie Blackwood continues to see the majority of playing time, but better work from Kahkonen could help him balance the workload eventually.

DECEMBER 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

NHL roundup: MacDonald, Duclair score 2 each as Sharks beat Devils for 1st road win of season NEWARK, N.J. — Jacob MacDonald and Anthony Duclair each scored twice, and Kaapo Kahkonen stopped 44 shots as the San Jose Sharks beat the Ne...

DECEMBER 2, 2023 • POST-GAZETTE.COM

MacDonald, Duclair score 2 each as Sharks beat Devils 6-3 for 1st road win of season Jacob MacDonald and Anthony Duclair each scored twice, and Kaapo Kahkonen stopped 44 shots as the San Jose Sharks beat the New Jersey Devils...

DECEMBER 2, 2023 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM

Devils sloppy again in 6-3 loss to last-place Sharks The Devils, riddled with injuries but riding a three-game win streak, took an embarrassing 6-4 loss to the Sharks at Prudential Center. They...

DECEMBER 2, 2023 • NJ.COM

Clutch performances help Sharks beat Devils, finally end misery on road The San Jose Sharks made the most of their limited opportunities — and survived some hairy moments — to earn their first road win of the sea...

DECEMBER 2, 2023 • SUNHERALD.COM

MacDonald and Duclair score twice as Sharks beat Devils 6-3 for 1st road win

Jacob MacDonald and Anthony Duclair each scored twice, and Kaapo Kahkonen stopped 44 shots as the San Jose Sharks beat the New Jersey Devils 6-3 for their first road win this seaso...

DECEMBER 2, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Granlund's 3 points help Sharks defeat Devils for 1st road win | NHL.com Kahkonen makes 44 saves for San Jose; Nemec has 2 assists in NHL debut for New Jersey

DECEMBER 2, 2023 • NHL.COM