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Bruins host the Sharks on losing streak

The Boston Bruins aim to end a three-game slide when they take on the San Jose Sharks

NOVEMBER 29, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Forward who just signed a contract with the Sharks assists on game-winning goal SAN JOSE – San Jose Sharks center Tomas Hertl was injured and unavailable for Monday’s game with the Washington Capitals. That thrust Luke K...

NOVEMBER 28, 2023 • KANSASCITY.COM

Woeful offenses live up to hype as Sharks edge Caps Nov 27, 2023; San Jose, California, USA; San Jose Sharks goaltender Mackenzie Blackwood (29) makes a leg save against Washington Capitals ri...

NOVEMBER 28, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Justin Bailey - Garners assist in team debut Bailey notched a power-play assist in Monday's 2-1 win over the Capitals.

Impact Bailey did solid work to set up Luke Kunin for the game-winning goal in the third period. In his Sharks debut, Bailey logged 11:39 of ice time while playing on the fourth line. The assist was his first NHL point since the 2018-19 campaign when he was with the Flyers. It's unclear how long the 28-year-old will stick around with the big club after signing an NHL deal Monday -- he began the year on an AHL-only contract with the Barracuda.

NOVEMBER 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Nikita Okhotiuk - Provides helper in win Okhotyuk notched an assist, two shots on goal, three hits, three blocked shots and two PIM in Monday's 2-1 win over the Capitals.

Impact Okhotyuk was scratched Saturday versus the Canucks, but it appears to just be standard rest for the 22-year-old as he adjusts to the rigors of a full NHL campaign. He's logged four assists over his last five games, growing into a top-four role on the Sharks' blue line. Okhotyuk is up to five assists, 27 blocked shots, 20 hits, 16 PIM, nine shots on net and a minus-5 rating through a career-high 12 appearances.

NOVEMBER 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ty Emberson - Collects power-play helper Emberson notched a power-play assist and five hits in Monday's 2-1 win over the Capitals.

Impact Emberson has a goal and an assist over his last two games after going seven contests without a point to begin November. The 23-year-old defenseman is still finding his footing in the NHL, and that hasn't often included power-play time. Overall, he's earned three points with 14 shots on net, 26 hits, 17 blocked shots and a minus-4 rating through 14 appearances.

NOVEMBER 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Mikael Granlund - Produces assist Monday Granlund recorded an assist and two shots on goal in Monday's 2-1 win over the Capitals.

Impact Granlund has a goal and five helpers over his last seven contests, with three of his assists in that span coming on the power play. The 31-year-old led the Sharks' forwards with 21:38 of ice time in this game with Tomas Hertl (middle body) out. Granlund is up to seven points, 25 shots on net, 20 hits, six PIM and a minus-7 raitng through 15 appearances. He could maintain his recent productivity with a short-term boost in playing time given Hertl's injury, which is not expected to be serious.

NOVEMBER 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Luke Kunin - Nets winner on power play Kunin scored a power-play goal on three shots in Monday's 2-1 win over the Capitals.

Impact Kunin snapped his four-game point drought with his third-period tally, which was the game-winner. The 25-year-old got a turn as a top-six center with Tomas Hertl (middle body) out of the lineup. Kunin has done alright while floating around the lineup this year, racking up five goals, two assists, 40 shots on net, 27 hits, 18 blocked shots, 27 PIM and a minus-11 rating through 22 appearances. Two of his seven points have come with the man advantage.

NOVEMBER 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Fabian Zetterlund - Goals in consecutive games Zetterlund scored a goal on six shots in Monday's 2-1 win over the Capitals.

Impact Zetterlund has bounced back from a four-game slump to score in each of the last two contest. His tally Monday opened the scoring at 10:23 of the first period. Zetterlund is up to six goals, three assists, 51 shots on net, 23 hits, 23 blocked shots and a minus-14 rating through 22 appearances this season. While he's not exactly consistent on offense, he's done more than enough to maintain a top-six position.

NOVEMBER 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Mackenzie Blackwood - Makes 33 saves in win Blackwood stopped 33 of 34 shots in Monday's 2-1 win over the Capitals.

Impact In a battle of the league's two lowest-scoring teams, it was no surprise this game was played on tight margins. Blackwood got the job done with a strong performance despite the Sharks getting outshot 34-23. This victory snapped a five-game winless stretch for the 26-year-old, who is now at 3-9-2 with a 3.60 GAA and a .902 save percentage through 16 appearances this season. The Sharks set out on a road trip over the next week, with the first stop in Boston on Thursday, though it's possible head coach David Quinn may save Blackwood for Friday's game against New Jersey, his former team.

NOVEMBER 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Luke Kunin scores go-ahead power play goal as Sharks beat Capitals 2-1

Luke Kunin scored a go-ahead power-play goal in the third period, Mackenzie Blackwood stopped 33 shots, and the San Jose Sharks beat the Washington Capitals 2-1

NOVEMBER 28, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Mackenzie Blackwood - Set to face Washington Blackwood was the first goalie off the ice at the morning skate, per Max Miller of The Hockey News, indicating he will protect the home net Monday against Washington.

Impact Blackwood is coming off a 22-save effort in Friday's 3-2 shootout loss to Montreal. He has registered a mark of 2-9-2 this season with a 3.80 GAA and an .897 save percentage through 15 games played. The Capitals rank 31st in the league with 2.41 goals per contest this campaign.

NOVEMBER 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Tomas Hertl - Not playing Monday Hertl won't play Monday against Washington because of a mid-body injury, per Max Miller of The Hockey News.

Impact Hertl has produced four goals, 16 points, 47 shots on net, 17 blocked shots and 22 hits over 21 games this season. The injury is not believed to be serious, according to Curtis Pashelka of The San Jose Mercury News. Luke Kunin is projected to replace Hertl on the top line.

NOVEMBER 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

'This is like my home': Will Tomáš Hertl help guide the rebuilding Sharks? Is a trade possible? Hertl said he has a good feeling about the Sharks' future, but he might also be their best trade asset this season.

NOVEMBER 27, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Filip Zadina - Lands on IR Zadina (upper body) was placed on injured reserve Monday.

Impact Zadina sat out Saturday's 4-3 win over Vancouver after he was injured in Friday's 3-2 shootout loss to Montreal. He will miss at least the next three contests, starting with Monday's matchup against Washington. Zadina has three goals, two assists and 30 shots on net over 20 outings this season. In a corresponding move, Justin Bailey was added to the Sharks' roster after signing a one-year, two-way contract.

NOVEMBER 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Bet on the Sharks as live home underdogs against the Capitals Monday night's matchup Check out our betting preview for Monday's NHL game between the Washington Capitals and San Jose Sharks.

NOVEMBER 27, 2023 • INQUIRER.COM

Sharks eye rare back-to-back wins, welcome Capitals Nov 25, 2023; San Jose, California, USA; San Jose Sharks defenseman Ty Emberson (6) shakes hands with his teammates after scoring a goal aga...

NOVEMBER 27, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Sharks eye rare back-to-back wins, welcome Capitals Nov 25, 2023; San Jose, California, USA; San Jose Sharks defenseman Ty Emberson (6) shakes hands with his teammates after scoring a goal aga...

NOVEMBER 27, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

The Sharks hit rock bottom three weeks ago. Here's how they've picked up the pieces San Jose Sharks are now 4-1-1 at home since a 10-2 drubbing at the hands of Erik Karlsson and the Pittsburgh Penguins

NOVEMBER 26, 2023 • MERCURYNEWS.COM

Capitals try to keep road win streak alive in game against the Sharks

The Washington Capitals hit the road against the San Jose Sharks looking to prolong a three-game road winning streak

NOVEMBER 26, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Mario Ferraro - Chips in with helper Ferraro posted an assist and blocked two shots in Saturday's 4-3 win over the Canucks.

Impact Ferraro helped out on a Mikael Granlund goal in the third period. The assist was Ferraro's first point through 12 outings in November -- he's also gone minus-13 while racking up 41 blocked shots this month. The 25-year-old defenseman showed some offensive promise early in his career, but he hasn't developed that side of his game much. He's at three assists, 36 shots on net, 64 blocks, 22 hits, 16 PIM and a minus-19 rating through 21 contests in a top-four role this season.

NOVEMBER 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Calen Addison - Distributes two assists Addison produced a pair of assists, a plus-2 rating and 10 PIM in Saturday's 4-3 win over the Canucks.

Impact One of Addison's helpers came on the power play, as he assisted on goals by Mikael Granlund and Mike Hoffman in the third period. Over nine outings with the Sharks, Addison has managed four helpers and a minus-5 rating while also filling a top-four role. He's up to nine assists (six on the power play), 30 shots on net, 20 blocked shots, 16 PIM and a minus-8 rating through 21 appearances when accounting for his time with the Wild to begin the campaign.

NOVEMBER 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Tomas Hertl - Dishes pair of helpers in win Hertl notched two assists and four PIM in Saturday's 4-3 win over the Canucks.

Impact Hertl set up the Sharks' first two goals in this games, with Ty Emberson and Fabian Zetterlund providing the finishing touches. This was Hertl's second straight two-assist game, and he's up to five multi-point efforts this season. The 30-year-old has four goals, 12 helpers, 47 shots on net, 22 hits, 17 blocked shots, eight PIM and a minus-14 rating through 21 appearances in a top-line role.

NOVEMBER 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ty Emberson - Scores first NHL goal Emberson scored a goal on three shots and blocked two shots in Saturday's 4-3 win over the Canucks.

Impact Emberson's first-period marker was his first NHL goal. It was also his second point this season, as the defenseman has struggled to get much offense going while simultaneously getting thrown into a top-four role on one of the weakest teams in the league. He's added 13 shots on net, 21 hits, 17 blocked shots and a minus-4 rating through 13 appearances, though he could occasionally rotate out of the lineup.

NOVEMBER 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE