OCTOBER 27, 2023 • NHL.COM
SAN JOSE SHARKS 7-13-5 · 8TH IN WEST, PACIFIC
7-13-5 · 8TH IN WEST, PACIFIC
Svechnikov to make season debut for Hurricanes against Sharks | NHL.com Forward had been out since tearing ACL in right knee March 11
Canes F Andrei Svechnikov to make season debut vs. Sharks Carolina Hurricanes forward Andrei Svechnikov was activated off injured reserve and will make his season debut Friday against the San Jose S...
OCTOBER 27, 2023 • SACBEE.COM
Mikael Granlund - Could return Sunday Granlund (lower body) might be ready to play against the Capitals on Sunday, Curtis Pashelka of The San Jose Mercury News reports.
Impact Granlund, who was injured in the season opener against the Golden Knights, could be in line to get back into the lineup. If given the all-clear, the 31-year-old Finn would likely step into the lineup for the recently recalled Ryan Carpenter, who is expected to suit up against Carolina on Friday.
OCTOBER 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Kaapo Kahkonen - Faces 10 shots in relief Kahkonen -- who is expected to start against Carolina on Friday -- gave up one goal on 10 shots after coming on for Mackenzie Blackwood in the second period against Tampa Bay on Th...
Impact Kahkonen didn't face a lot of shots but did play over 30 minutes of ice time -- he is nonetheless still in line to get the start Friday, per Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now. The 27-year-old Kahkonen will be looking for his first win of the season after suffering losses in his previous two appearances.
OCTOBER 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Sharks head into matchup against the Hurricanes on losing streak
The San Jose Sharks are looking to stop a seven-game skid with a victory against the Carolina HurricanesOCTOBER 27, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Hurricanes out to add to Sharks' miserable start Having halted an early-season slide, the Carolina Hurricanes now set their sights on extending the misery of the San Jose Sharks.
OCTOBER 27, 2023 • SACBEE.COM
Mackenzie Blackwood - Pulled in second period Blackwood made 16 saves on 21 shots before he was pulled at 7:29 of the second period of Thursday's 6-0 loss to Tampa Bay.
Impact The Sharks were toothless in their own zone and Blackwood was alone on an island for the time he spent in net. He remains without a win this season, although there have been a few bright spots against Colorado and Florida (three goals against). But in his other three games, Blackwood has allowed 16 goals. Keep him benched. Teal is a tough colour to add to your fantasy roster this year.
OCTOBER 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Lightning, Steven Stamkos get on track and roll over San Jose Sharks Tampa Bay’s captain scores his first goal in four games as Tampa Bay routs the winless Sharks.
OCTOBER 27, 2023 • TAMPABAY.COM
Johansson gets 2nd straight shutout, Lightning keep Sharks winless | NHL.com Stamkos has goal, assist for Tampa Bay; San Jose’s Blackwood pulled in 2nd period
OCTOBER 27, 2023 • NHL.COM
Sharks @ Lightning 10/26 | NHL Highlights 2023
OCTOBER 27, 2023 • YOUTUBE
Alexander Barabanov - Designated for injured reserve Barabanov (upper body) was placed on injured reserve Thursday.
Impact Barabanov was already expected to miss significant time, so his designation for IR shouldn't come as a surprise. In a corresponding move, the Sharks brought up Ryan Carpenter from the minors. Prior to getting hurt, Barabanov was struggling with zero points in six games.
OCTOBER 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Ryan Carpenter - Recalled Thursday Carpenter was called up by the Sharks on Thursday.
Impact Carpenter has three goals and six points in five contests with AHL San Jose this season. Through 330 career NHL contests, the 32-year-old has recorded 27 goals and 72 points.
OCTOBER 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Kaapo Kahkonen - Set to start Friday Kahkonen is expected to start on the road against Carolina on Friday, Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now reports.
Impact It will be the second half of a back-to-back, and coach David Quinn plans to employ both of his goaltenders for it, using Mackenzie Blackwood for Thursday's road contest versus Tampa Bay before sending out Kahkonen on Friday. Kahkonen has an 0-2-0 record while stopping 61 of 68 shots (.897 save percentage) this season. The Hurricanes, who have averaged 3.86 goals per game in 2023-24, are set to face Seattle on Thursday, so Carolina will also be playing on little rest.
OCTOBER 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Mackenzie Blackwood - Starting first of back-to-back Blackwood will take the first game of the Sharks' back-to-back, starting Thursday's road clash with the Lightning, Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now reports.
Impact Blackwood is still searching for his first win of the season, having posted a 0-3-1 record through his opening four starts. The netminder currently sits fourth in the NHL in shots faced and figures to continue seeing plenty of rubber moving forward. While Blackwood starts Thursday, Kaapo Kahkonen is slated to get the nod against Carolina on the road Friday.
OCTOBER 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
THN On The 'Dub': Winterhawks and Cougars Continue Early-Season WHL Domination Carol Schram and Adam Kierszenblat discuss the Vancouver Giants wearing referee jerseys, the Portland Winterhawks and Prince George Cougars...
OCTOBER 25, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Alexander Barabanov - Out indefinitely Barabanov (upper body) will be out for "a while," coach David Quinn told Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now on Wednesday.
Impact Barabanov sustained the injury late in the third period of Tuesday's 3-1 loss to Florida. The 29-year-old hasn't recorded a point through six games this season, but he finished the 2022-23 campaign with 15 goals and 47 points in 68 outings. While Barabanov is unavailable, Givani Smith, who spent the last two contests as a healthy scratch, is likely to draw into the lineup. Barabanov's absence might also lead to rookie William Eklund playing an increased role.
OCTOBER 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Sharks enter matchup against the Lightning on losing streak
The San Jose Sharks aim to stop a six-game losing streak with a victory over the Tampa Bay LightningOCTOBER 25, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Fabian Zetterlund - Scores lone goal Zetterlund scored a goal on four shots in the Sharks' 3-1 loss to the Panthers on Tuesday.
Impact Zetterlund opened the scoring, beating Anthony Stolarz off a nice feed from William Eklund. This goal marks the second goal and third point in six games for the Swedish forward. He should continue to occupy a role on the middle-six forward core and second power-play unit for the Sharks.
OCTOBER 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Mackenzie Blackwood - Coughs up two in loss Blackwood stopped 32 of 34 shots in the Sharks' 3-1 loss to the Panthers on Tuesday.
Impact While Blackwood put up a strong effort by allowing only two goals to the Panthers in the second period, he would end up being outdueled by Anthony Stolarz and taking the loss in the contest. This drops his record to 0-3-1 in his first season with the Sharks. Blackwood should continue to split the net with Kaapo Kahkonen moving forward.
OCTOBER 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Anthony Stolarz, backstops Panthers to win over Sharks Backup goalie Anthony Stolarz made 27 saves in his Panthers debut, leading Florida to a 3-1 win over the San Jose Sharks on Tuesday night at...
OCTOBER 25, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Reinhart scores in 5th straight game, Panthers defeat Sharks | NHL.com Stolarz makes 27 saves; San Jose drops 6th in row to start season
OCTOBER 25, 2023 • NHL.COM
Alexander Barabanov - Sustains injury Barabanov sustained an undisclosed injury Tuesday versus the Panthers, Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now reports.
Impact Head coach David Quinn didn't have an update on Barabanov after the game. The Sharks are set for a back-to-back versus the Lightning on Thursday and the Hurricanes on Friday. If the winger can't play, Givani Smith is the only currently healthy forward available on the Sharks' roster.
OCTOBER 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Sharks @ Panthers 10/24 | NHL Highlights 2023
OCTOBER 25, 2023 • YOUTUBE
Panthers keep San Jose winless through 6 games, rally to top Sharks 3-1
Sam Reinhart scored for the fifth consecutive game and the Florida Panthers beat the San Jose Sharks 3-1 on Tuesday nightOCTOBER 25, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Mackenzie Blackwood - Set to start Tuesday Blackwood is expected to guard the road crease Tuesday versus Florida, per Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now.
Impact Blackwood stopped an incredible 51 of 52 shots in a 2-1 shootout loss to Colorado on Oct. 14, but he's struggled since, allowing 11 goals on 76 shots (.855 save percentage) over his last two outings. The Panthers have a potent offense, but they haven't lived up to expectations so far with an average of 2.80 goals per game, so perhaps this will be an opportunity for Blackwood to bounce back.
OCTOBER 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
