ImpactLindblom isn't listed on the Sharks' roster, which suggests that he has been returned to AHL San Jose. He has one goal and one assist in eight minor-league outings this season.
DECEMBER 18, 2023•ROTOWIRE
Oskar Lindblom - Removed from IR, heads to AHLLindbom (lower body) was activated from injured reserve Monday, per the NHL media site.
San Jose takes on Los Angeles after Hertl's 2-goal showing
The San Jose Sharks host the Los Angeles Kings after Tomas Hertl's two-goal game against the Colorado Avalanche in the Sharks' 6-2 lossDECEMBER 18, 2023•ASSOCIATED PRESS
Colorado visits Chicago after MacKinnon's 2-goal game
The Colorado Avalanche visit the Chicago Blackhawks after Nathan MacKinnon scored two goals in the Avalanche's 6-2 win over the San Jose SharksDECEMBER 18, 2023•ASSOCIATED PRESS
Alexander Barabanov - Gathers power-play helperBarabanov notched a power-play assist and went minus-2 in Sunday's 6-2 loss to the Avalanche.
ImpactBarabanov has five points over seven contests since he returned from a finger injury. His helper Sunday was his first power-play point through 13 outings this season. He's added 20 shots on net and a minus-6 rating. Aside from a poor plus-minus, he should be capable of solid numbers while holding down a top-six role.
DECEMBER 18, 2023•ROTOWIRE
William Eklund - Nabs power-play helperEklund recorded a power-play assist, two shots on goal and a minus-2 rating in Sunday's 6-2 loss to the Avalanche.
ImpactEklund set up a Tomas Hertl tally in the third period. Over seven outings in December, Eklund has three goals, four assists and two power-play points. The 21-year-old winger has settled into a top-six role for the rebuilding Sharks. He's at 15 points through 30 appearances, though he's picked up 13 of those points across his last 19 contests. That may be closer to the pace he settles into for the rest of the campaign as he continues to get comfortable with the NHL.
DECEMBER 18, 2023•ROTOWIRE
Mikael Granlund - Provides two power-play assistsGranlund notched two power-play assists, three shots on goal and a minus-2 rating in Sunday's 6-2 loss to the Avalanche.
ImpactGranlund saw a six-game point streak end in Friday's 1-0 loss to the Coyotes. Through eight contests in December, Granlund has been among the best forwards in the lead with two goals and 12 assists. The 31-year-old is up to 21 points (seven on the power play), 53 shots on net, 23 hits, 18 blocked shots and a minus-2 rating over 24 appearances. He looks set to be a top-six fixture for the rest of the season in San Jose.
DECEMBER 18, 2023•ROTOWIRE
Tomas Hertl - Scores both goals in lossHertl scored a pair of power-play goals on five shots, added two hits and went minus-2 in Sunday's 6-2 loss to the Avalanche.
ImpactHertl has three multi-goal games in December, giving him seven tallies and three assists over his last eight contests. His goals Sunday were his first power-play points since Nov. 24. The 30-year-old center is up to 11 goals, 26 points, 78 shots on net, 26 hits, 26 blocked shots and a minus-16 rating through 30 appearances. It's fair to say he's succeeding in spite of the team around him, but it is success nonetheless as he aims for the second 70-point campaign of his career.
DECEMBER 18, 2023•ROTOWIRE
