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Sherwood (upper body) is expected to be a game-time decision for Saturday's tilt against Edmonton, per Curtis Pashelka of The San Jose Mercury News.

Sherwood has a goal in four outings with the Sharks this season. Macklin Celebrini (lower body) and Adam Gaudette (upper body) might both be available to face Edmonton, so the Sharks have a lot of uncertainty regarding their lineup for Saturday.

Celebrini (lower body) is making progress, but he remains questionable for Saturday's game against Edmonton, per Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now.

Although Celebrini was on the ice for a second straight long skating session Friday, he wasn't sure what his status would be Saturday. The 20-year-old has missed San Jose's past two games due to the injury. He has five assists in two appearances in 2026-27.

Head coach Peter Laviolette said Friday that Turcotte is considered day-to-day due to an undisclosed injury, Alexander Legget of MayorsManor.com reports.

Turcotte appeared in each of the Kings' first three games of the regular season, recording an assist, four hits, four PIM and a blocked shot while averaging 14:06 of ice time. However, he didn't practice Friday, and it's not yet clear whether he'll be available for Saturday's game against Vegas.

Zuccarello (undisclosed) was labeled week-to-week by head coach Peter Laviolette on Friday, Alexander Legget of Mayors Manor reports.

Zuccarello was already ruled out for Saturday's clash with Vegas, but it seems that he will be sidelined for even longer. With Alex Turcotte (undisclosed) also on the shelf, the Kings suddenly find themselves looking a little thin at forward. Look for Samuel Helenius and Andre Lee to be in contention for additional minutes while Zuccarello is out of action.

Carcone is questionable for Saturday's game against Buffalo due to an undisclosed injury, per Brogan Houston of the Deseret News.

Carcone was described as being a little banged up, so even if he ends up missing Saturday's tilt, he probably won't be out for too much longer than that. Carcone has a goal and two points in five regular-season appearances in 2026-27. Liam O'Brien or Kailer Yamamoto will draw into the lineup if Carcone can't play Saturday.

Tavares missed Friday's practice for personal reasons, per David Alter of The Hockey News.

It remains to be seen whether Tavares will be available for Saturday's game in Colorado. If Tavares does miss the game, then Nick Paul will probably move up to the second line, while Zack MacEwen might play after spending four straight games as a healthy scratch.

Bear (upper body) was activated from the injured non-roster list and moved to AHL Grand Rapids on Friday.

Bear had 36 goals, 77 points and 56 PIM in 53 regular-season appearances with WHL Everett in 2025-26. Now that he's healthy, the 19-year-old is set to make his AHL debut, and he might get a chance to play with Detroit later in the campaign.

Gustavsson (hip) was placed on long-term injured reserve Friday.

Gustavsson was placed on injured reserve ahead of the regular season following offseason hip surgery, and he isn't expected to return until around early November. As a result, it isn't very surprising to see him shift to long-term injured reserve, and the move shouldn't impact his return timetable. Jesper Wallstedt should continue to serve as Minnesota's No. 1 netminder in Gustavsson's absence.

Kiersted was recalled from AHL Iowa on Friday.

Filip Gustavsson (hip) was moved from regular IR to long-term injured reserve in a corresponding move. Olli Maatta missed Thursday's game against Tampa Bay due to a lower-body injury, so the promotion of Kiersted brings the Wild back up to seven healthy defensemen. The 28-year-old Kiersted has no points in two outings with Iowa in 2026-27.

Zuccarello (undisclosed) isn't expected to play Saturday in Vegas, per Zach Dooley of the Kings' official site.

Zuccarello hasn't been ruled out for Tuesday's home game against Edmonton. The 39-year-old has an assist in three outings with Los Angeles. Trevor Moore or Joel Armia might get an opportunity to move up to the second line for the duration of Zuccarello's absence.