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Jeff Skinner • LW • Sharks

Jeff Skinner Remains Sidelined Wednesday

San Jose Sharks left wing Jeff Skinner (lower body) will remain out on Wednesday against the Washington Capitals. The veteran has logged a couple of practice sessions this week, but the team doesn't want to rush him back. Skinner has been out of action since Nov. 13, missing nine games. He has tallied seven points (four goals, three assists) across 17 outings this season. After Wednesday night, San Jose has two more games scheduled for this week, and it appears likely that Skinner will return to the lineup for one of the contests. Ryan Warsofsky's team will face Dallas on Friday and Carolina on Sunday.

Yesterday

Alexander Wennberg • C • Sharks

Alexander Wennberg a Game-Time Call Wednesday

San Jose Sharks center Alexander Wennberg (upper body) has been labeled as a game-time decision for Wednesday's contest against the Washington Capitals, Max Miller of NHL.com reports. Wennberg centers the second line and the first power-play unit for the Sharks, averaging close to 21 minutes of ice time. He has posted 13 points (five goals, eight assists) in 27 games. Losing Wennberg would be a tough blow for San Jose, but the team could have Jeff Skinner (lower body) and Michael Misa (lower body) available again. If neither player is cleared for action, Zack Ostapchuk will likely replace Wennberg in the lineup.

Yesterday

Adam Gaudette • C • Sharks

Adam Gaudette Iffy for Monday

San Jose Sharks forward Adam Gaudette (illness) is considered questionable for Monday's matchup against the Utah Mammoth. He is battling an illness and could join fellow forwards Michael Misa (lower body) and Jeff Skinner (lower body) on the sidelines. Gaudette is tied for fourth on his squad with six goals and has managed eight points in 22 games. He had points in back-to-back games to wrap up November. Collin Graf or Philipp Kurashev could move to the second line if Gaudette is ruled out on Monday. Kurashev has been a more productive player of the two and is a better fantasy option.

3 days ago

Macklin Celebrini • C • Sharks

Macklin Celebrini Makes History During Multi-Point Performance

San Joe Sharks center Macklin Celebrini led his team to a 3-1 victory over the Boston Bruins on Sunday night, tallying a goal and an assist. Celebrini passed Patrick Marleau (6) for the most game-winning goals by a Sharks teenager when he lit the lamp on the power play in the second period. The 19-year-old now also holds the franchise record for most five-game point streaks by a teenager (3). This month, Celebrini has finished a game without a point only two times, racking up eight goals and nine assists in 12 outings. The young Sharks star continues to be one of the league's most productive players, with only Colorado's Nathan MacKinnon having more points than him. Celebrini has amassed 34 points (14 goals, 20 assists) in 23 games.

Nov 24

Macklin Celebrini • C • Sharks

Macklin Celebrini Pots Hat Trick in Tuesday's Win

San Jose Sharks center Macklin Celebrini took the team on his back and carried them to a 3-2 overtime victory on Tuesday night against the Utah Mammoth. Celebrini produced all three Sharks goals, including two inside the first six minutes of play. He became the third teenager in NHL history to record a hat trick with an overtime goal. Celebrini is having a monster sophomore year, already boasting nearly half of the 63 points he had during his rookie campaign. After 20 outings, Celebrini has managed 13 goals and 17 assists. Former MVP Nathan MacKinnon (33) is currently the only player in the league with more points than Celebrini (30).

Nov 19

Jeff Skinner • LW • Sharks

Jeff Skinner Placed on Injured Reserve

San Jose Sharks left wing Jeff Skinner (lower body) landed on Injured Reserve ahead of Saturday's tilt against the Seattle Kraken. In a corresponding move, the Sharks recalled Zack Ostapchuk from the minors. Ostapchuk will replace Skinner in the lineup on Saturday and is likely to see more playing opportunities going forward, as Skinner will have to miss at least three games. The veteran was hurt during Thursday's loss to the Calgary Flames. Skinner's performance has fluctuated throughout the season, resulting in seven points (four goals, three assists) in 17 appearances. Ostapchuk will join the fourth line, so he is not a player that fantasy managers should be interested in.

Nov 16

Alex Nedeljkovic • G • Sharks

Alex Nedeljkovic Available for Saturday's Action

San Jose Sharks goaltender Alex Nedeljkovic (personal) has been activated from non-roster Injured Reserve and is available for selection on Saturday against the Seattle Kraken. Following a personal leave, Nedeljkovic returned to practice on Friday. He missed two games while being away from the team. The 29-year-old netminder carries a 3-2-2 record, having gone without a regulation defeat for four straight outings. He has allowed 2.96 goals with a .906 save percentage. With Yaroslav Askarov also in fine form, going 4-1-0 this month with only six goals allowed, it's unclear who will be in the Sharks crease for Saturday's favorable matchup against the third-lowest scoring team in the NHL.

Nov 15

Jeff Skinner • LW • Sharks

Jeff Skinner Hurt Early on Thursday

San Jose Sharks left wing Jeff Skinner (lower body) was hurt during his first shift on Thursday against the Calgary Flames, exiting the action after logging only 42 seconds of ice time. He suffered a lower-body injury on a hard fall and needed assistance to get off the ice. This season has been disappointing for Skinner, and a significant injury would only add to his struggles. In 17 games, he has recorded four goals and three assists, with four of his seven total points coming in the first four games. Currently, San Jose does not have an extra forward on the roster, which means a defenseman may replace Skinner in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Seattle Kraken.

Nov 14

William Eklund • LW • Sharks

William Eklund Could Be an Option Tuesday

San Jose Sharks winger William Eklund (lower body) has traveled with the team and could be ready to return to action on Tuesday night against the Minnesota Wild, Curtis Pashelka of The San Jose Mercury News reports. The Swedish offensive talent has sat out four games due to a lower-body injury. Eklund has overcome a slow start to the season to register nine points (four goals, five assists) across his past six outings. Overall, he has managed five goals and 11 points in 12 games. If Eklund returns to the lineup, Collin Graf will likely need to give up his spot on the second line.

Nov 11

Nick Leddy • D • Sharks

Nick Leddy Available on Tuesday

San Jose Sharks defenseman Nick Leddy (upper body) was activated from Injured Reserve on Monday and will be available for Tuesday's matchup against the Minnesota Wild. An upper-body injury robbed Leddy of nine games. The veteran blue-liner has recorded two assists, one shot, and 10 blocks in seven appearances this season. Leddy is an experienced head who can have a great influence in the locker room, but his days as a fantasy contributor are gone. A season ago, the 2013 Stanley Cup champion managed only six points (two goals, three assists) in 31 outings.

Nov 11

William Eklund • LW • Sharks

William Eklund Moved to Injured Reserve

San Jose Sharks left wing William Eklund (lower body) was placed on Injured Reserve on Friday and will miss a third consecutive game against the Winnipeg Jets. In a corresponding move, San Jose activated Ryan Reaves (lower body) from Injured Reserve. Eklund, who has amassed 11 points (five goals, six assists) in 12 games, will also sit out Saturday's clash against the Florida Panthers. Collin Graf is expected to take Eklund's place in the top six for Friday's contest. Graf had a short-handed assist in Wednesday's 6-1 victory over the Seattle Kraken, but he has struggled with consistent offensive production, totaling four points (one goal and three assists) in 13 games this season.

Nov 7

Michael Misa • C • Sharks

Sharks Place Michael Misa on Injured Reserve

San Jose Sharks center Michael Misa (lower body) has been placed on Injured Reserve. The No. 2 pick of this year's draft suffered a lower-body injury in Wednesday's practice. His placement on Injured Reserve will force Misa to miss at least a week of action. Even when he's been healthy, Misa hasn't played in every game this season. He has recorded three points (one goal, two assists) in seven appearances. If Misa plays 10 games, he will burn the first year of his entry-level contract. On Thursday, San Jose recalled Zack Ostapchuk from the minors to fill Misa's spot on the roster and provide additional forward depth.

Nov 7

Macklin Celebrini • C • Sharks

Macklin Celebrini Leads Sharks Past Kraken

San Jose Sharks center Macklin Celebrini scored the opening goal and provided two assists in Wednesday's 6-1 road victory over the Seattle Kraken. Celebrini became only the sixth teenager in NHL history to record 20 points in a season in 14 games or fewer. He has managed 21 points (eight goals, 13 assists) so far during the campaign, taking his productivity to an entirely new level. In the last nine games, Celebrini has been held scoreless only once, and this stretch includes a standout five-point performance. San Jose will finish the week with tough matchups against Winnipeg and Florida, but given his current form, Celebrini seems capable of dominating any team.

Nov 6

Adam Gaudette • C • Sharks

Adam Gaudette Available Against Kraken

San Jose Sharks forward Adam Gaudette (upper body) will re-enter the lineup for Wednesday's tilt against the Seattle Kraken. He has missed four games while dealing with an upper-body injury. This season, Gaudette has notched three goals and one assist in nine appearances. San Jose faces a tricky matchup on Wednesday, as Seattle typically doesn't allow many goals. However, Gaudette still has the potential to make an impact in the game by teaming up with the in-form Philipp Kurashev and Alexander Wennberg on the second line. The duo has scored a combined 13 points (six goals, seven assists) over the past five games.

Nov 5

William Eklund • LW • Sharks

William Eklund to Remain Out Wednesday

San Jose Sharks left wing William Eklund (lower body) will be unavailable for a second consecutive game on Wednesday against the Seattle Kraken, Curtis Pashelka of The San Jose Mercury News reports. The Swedish forward has boosted his scoring rate lately, becoming one of the leading figures in attack. Only Macklin Celebrini (18) has recorded more points than Eklund (11) with the Sharks this season. Eklund has produced five goals and six assists in 12 appearances. Adam Gaudette (upper body), who has missed four games, could be Eklund's replacement in the lineup on Wednesday. Due to his limited skillset, Gaudette doesn't have much fantasy value, but he could generate interest in some formats if he steps into a top-six role during Eklund's absence.

Nov 5

Philipp Kurashev • C • Sharks

Philipp Kurashev Stays Hot on Sunday

San Jose Sharks forward Philipp Kurashev maintained his good scoring form with an assist in Sunday's 3-2 shootout loss to the Detroit Red Wings. Kurashev picked up his helper 49 seconds into the second period when Jeff Skinner scored. Last week, Kurashev was one of the hottest forwards in the National Hockey League, scoring multiple points in three consecutive games. He's on an overall point streak of five games, recording four goals and four assists. Before he heated up, Kurashev had only one point for the season, so his current performance levels are unsustainable. But he's an intriguing fantasy option in his current form, playing on a team that has averaged 3.8 goals over its last five games.

Nov 3

Ryan Reaves • RW • Sharks

Ryan Reaves Placed on Injured Reserve

San Jose Sharks right wing Ryan Reaves (lower body) was placed on Injured Reserve on Sunday. In a corresponding move, the team recalled Ethan Cardwell from the minors. Reaves sustained a lower-body injury earlier this week and will miss a second straight game on Sunday night against the Detroit Red Wings. In 10 appearances this season, Reaves has averaged 3.7 hits while scoring two goals on six shots. Additionally, he has recorded 10 penalty minutes. Cardwell has had some success in the AHL, but during his first six NHL games last season, he managed just one goal and no assists.

Nov 2

Timothy Liljegren • D • Sharks

Timothy Liljegren Sustains Upper-Body Injury

San Jose Sharks defenseman Timothy Liljegren (upper body) was hurt in Saturday's matchup against the Colorado Avalanche, leaving him doubtful for Sunday's meeting with the Detroit Red Wings. The Swedish rearguard left the game with an upper-body injury after he was hit with a puck while on the bench. Health issues have limited Liljegren to nine games this season, during which he has recorded three assists, eight shots, 18 blocks, and 10 hits. Although Liljegren's injury does not appear to be serious, Vincent Iorio, who has been a healthy scratch for the past three games, may get an opportunity to play in his place on Sunday.

Nov 2

Ryan Reaves • RW • Sharks

Ryan Reaves Remains Under Evaluation

San Jose Sharks right wing Ryan Reaves (lower body) will undergo further evaluation on Saturday and won't be available for a game against the Colorado Avalanche, Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now reports. The veteran enforcer suffered a lower-body injury on Thursday night against the New Jersey Devils. According to Peng, there's concern that Reaves might be dealing with a serious issue. During his 16th NHL campaign, Reaves has scored two goals, while recording 10 penalty minutes and 37 hits in 10 outings. On Thursday, Reaves played in place of Michael Misa, who is likely to return to the lineup on Saturday. The No. 2 pick of this year's draft has tallied three points (one goal, two assists) in his first six NHL appearances.

Nov 1

Adam Gaudette • C • Sharks

Adam Gaudette Could Miss Time

San Jose Sharks forward Adam Gaudette (upper body) could be out for more than day-to-day, Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now reports. Gaudette sustained an upper-body injury on Sunday versus the Minnesota Wild and will miss his first game of the season on Tuesday when the Sharks face the Los Angeles Kings. Even though Gaudette has averaged less than 11 minutes of ice time, he has made a notable impact in his nine appearances this season, scoring three goals and providing one assist. Jeff Skinner, who was a healthy scratch on Sunday, will take Gaudette's place in the Sharks lineup against the Kings. Skinner averaged a point per game in the first four contests of the season, but he hasn't added any to his tally since then.

Oct 28

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