SAN JOSE SHARKS NEWS

Mackenzie Blackwood - Starting against Panthers Blackwood will patrol the home crease Tuesday versus Florida, according to Curtis Pashelka of The San Jose Mercury News.

Impact Blackwood has stopped 117 of 124 shots en route to a 2-1-0 record his past three starts. In 11 games this season, he has posted a 2-7-1 record with a 4.00 GAA and a .900 save percentage. Florida is tied for 19th in the league this campaign with 3.14 goals per contest.

NOVEMBER 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Oskar Lindblom - Surfaces on IR Lindblom (undisclosed) was placed on injured reserve Monday, per Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now.

Impact The Sharks announced earlier in the day that Lindblom had been returned to the minors, but clarified later that he had been moved to the IR list. Lindblom will be out of action for at least the next two games. In a corresponding move, Danil Gushchin was recalled from AHL San Jose.

NOVEMBER 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

San Jose Sharks recall leading scorer from AHL affiliate Danil Gushchin, 21, was leading the San Jose Barracuda with nine assists and 13 points in 11 games this season

NOVEMBER 13, 2023 • MERCURYNEWS.COM

Oskar Lindblom - Returned to AHL affiliate Lindblom was reassigned to AHL San Jose on Monday.

Impact Lindblom will switch spots with Danil Gushchin, who was recalled in a corresponding move Monday. Lindblom has drawn into just one contest with the Sharks this season, going scoreless in 11:56 of ice time against Vegas on Friday. He'll likely continue to bounce between levels throughout the year.

NOVEMBER 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Danil Gushchin - Elevated from minors Gushchin was recalled from AHL San Jose on Monday.

Impact Gushchin has been lighting it up with the Barracuda this season, putting up four goals and nine assists in 11 minor-league games. The 2020 third-round pick has yet to get into an NHL game this season but could be in line to make his 2023-24 debut against the Panthers on Tuesday.

NOVEMBER 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Panthers bring win streak into game against the Sharks

The Florida Panthers seek to keep a four-game win streak alive when they take on the San Jose Sharks

NOVEMBER 13, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

William Eklund - Puts up assist in loss Eklund registered an assist in Sunday's 4-1 loss to the Ducks.

Impact Eklund is starting to get more involved with the offense, posting a goal and two assists over his last four games. The winger has five points (three on the power play), 18 shots on net, 14 blocked shots, six PIM and a minus-7 rating through 15 contests overall. As long as he remains decently productive, he'll likely continue to see top-line minutes.

NOVEMBER 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Tomas Hertl - Produces assist Hertl picked up an assist and four shots on goal in Sunday's 4-1 loss to the Ducks.

Impact Hertl has earned a goal and four assists over six games in November, matching his production from all of October. The 30-year-old forward has 10 points, 37 shots on net, 16 hits, 15 blocked shots and a minus-12 rating through 15 outings. He's doing a little bit of everything for the Sharks, though his plus-minus in particular figures to suffer given his heavy workload on a bad team.

NOVEMBER 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Luke Kunin - Nets lone goal in loss Kunin scored a goal on two shots and added a fighting major in Sunday's 4-1 loss to the Ducks.

Impact Kunin's goal in the first period briefly tied the game at 1-1, and he fought Max Jones in the second. The goal snapped a four-game point drought for Kunin, who was placed on the second line for this contest. The 25-year-old forward is up to three points, 24 shots on net, 22 hits, 27 PIM, 11 blocked shots and a minus-11 rating through 15 outings.

NOVEMBER 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Mackenzie Blackwood - Kept busy in loss Blackwood stopped 40 of 44 shots in Sunday's 4-1 loss to the Ducks.

Impact Blackwood has faced no less than 39 shots in each of his last four full games. The 26-year-old wasn't able to steal a result Sunday, snapping his two-game winning streak. Blackwood is at a 2-7-1 record with a 4.00 GAA and a .900 save percentage through 11 outings (10 starts). The Sharks are at home for their two games this week, facing the Panthers on Tuesday and the Blues on Thursday.

NOVEMBER 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Vatrano scores twice in Ducks win against Sharks | NHL.com Gibson makes 25 saves for Anaheim, which had lost 2 straight

NOVEMBER 13, 2023 • NHL.COM

Frank Vatrano scores twice as Ducks cruise to 4-1 win over Sharks

Frank Vatrano scored twice in the first period and the Anaheim Ducks beat the San Jose Sharks 4-1

NOVEMBER 13, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Anthony Duclair - Won't play Sunday Duclair (illness) won't play Sunday against Anaheim, per Curtis Pashelka of The San Jose Mercury News.

Impact Duclair will miss a second straight contest. He has only picked up three goals, two assists, 24 shots on net, seven blocked shots and nine hits in 13 games this season.

NOVEMBER 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Mackenzie Blackwood - Starting Saturday Blackwood will get the road start Saturday against the Ducks, Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now reports.

Impact Blackwood has won his last two starts, making an impressive 77 saves on 80 shots in that span. Overall, the 26-year-old Blackwood is 2-6-1 with an .899 save percentage this season. He'll face an Anaheim team that's scored just three goals in their last two games.

NOVEMBER 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Anthony Duclair - Suffers illness Friday Duclair missed Friday's game against Vegas with an illness, Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now reports.

Impact Duclair was a late scratch Friday. He has three goals and two assists in 13 games this season. Consider him day-to-day at this time, but could be healthy enough to play in Anaheim on Sunday.

NOVEMBER 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Hill makes 20 saves, Golden Knights blank Sharks | NHL.com Gets 2nd shutout in past 3 starts, Pietrangelo has 3 points, Martinez scores twice

NOVEMBER 11, 2023 • NHL.COM

Kaapo Kahkonen - Allows five goals in loss Kahkonen stopped 34 of 39 shots in Friday's 5-0 loss to the Golden Knights.

Impact Kahkonen's quest for his first win of the season will continue, as the Golden Knights made easy work of the Sharks in this game. The 27-year-old has not played well so far, allowing three or more goals in each of his five starts this season while going 0-5-0. Mackenzie Blackwood has backstopped the Sharks to their only two wins so far, and he'll likely get the nod for Sunday's game in Anaheim.

NOVEMBER 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Anthony Duclair - Out Friday Duclair (undisclosed) will not dress for Friday's game against Vegas, Max Miller of The Hockey News reports.

Impact Duclair has three goals and five points through 13 games this season and Friday will be his first absence of the year. The 28-year-old shoulder be considered day-to-day ahead of Sunday's game in Anaheim until another update is available.

NOVEMBER 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

As retooling continues, have San Jose Sharks found a goalie to build around? Mackenzie Blackwood made 39 saves to help the San Jose Sharks earn a 3-2 win over the Edmonton Oilers

NOVEMBER 10, 2023 • MERCURYNEWS.COM

Kaapo Kahkonen - Starting in Vegas Kahkonen will patrol the visiting blue paint versus Vegas on Friday, Max Miller of The Hockey News reports.

Impact Kahkonen has yet to pick up a win this season, as he is 0-4-0 with a 4.30 GAA and .876 save percentage in five appearances. It doesn't get any easier Friday as the Sharks face the Golden Knights, who lead the Western Conference with an 11-2-1 record.

NOVEMBER 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Western Conference-leading Golden Knights host the Sharks

The Western Conference-leading Vegas Golden Knights host the San Jose Sharks

NOVEMBER 10, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS