Chernyshov (illness) is expected to be in the lineup Thursday versus the Maple Leafs, Max Miller of NHL.com reports.
Chernyshov sat out Wednesday, but it looks like he's no longer too sick to play. The 20-year-old took line rushes alongside Macklin Celebrini and Will Smith. Chernyshov could also be a candidate for power-play time in his return after the brief absence.
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Sharks' Igor Chernyshov: Game-time call Thursday
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Chernyshov (illness) will be a game-time decision Thursday versus Toronto, per Curtis Pashelka of The San Jose Mercury News.
Chernyshov missed Wednesday's game against Anaheim due to his illness. He has five goals and 14 points in 20 games this season, his first in the NHL. Look for Collin Graf to remain on the top line if Chernyshov is unable to play.
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Sharks' Igor Chernyshov: Out of lineup Wednesday
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Chernyshov (illness) won't play Wednesday versus the Ducks, Max Miller of NHL.com reports.
Chernyshov was labeled a game-time decision but will ultimately miss a game. Ty Dellandrea (lower body) will replace him in the lineup, though Collin Graf will likely get a bump up into Chernyshov's top-line role. Chernyshov can be considered questionable to play Thursday versus the Maple Leafs.
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Sharks' Igor Chernyshov: Pots two goals in comeback win
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Chernyshov scored two goals, one the game-winner, in Saturday's 3-2 victory over the Blue Jackets.
The Sharks' top line of Macklin Celebrini, Will Smith and Chernyshov did all the damage for the visitors, accounting for three goals and six points in a comeback win. The goals were Chernyshov's first in the NHL in 2026, snapping an 11-game drought. Through his first 19 contests at the top level, the 20-year-old winger has five five goals and 14 points.
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Sharks' Igor Chernyshov: Earns helper in return
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Chernyshov produced an assist and two PIM in Tuesday's 6-3 loss to the Predators.
Chernyshov missed four games after suffering a concussion. The 20-year-old winger was back on the top line Tuesday and logged 16 minutes of ice time, setting up a Will Smith goal. Chernyshov has 12 points, 28 shots on net and a plus-1 rating over 17 appearances this season, so likely, he's here to stay in the NHL.
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Sharks' Igor Chernyshov: Remains on shelf Tuesday
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Chernyshov (concussion) will miss Tuesday's road clash against the Oilers, per Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now.
Chernyshov will miss his second consecutive contest Tuesday after exiting Saturday's game following his first shift. His injury was confirmed to be a concussion since San Jose's last outing. The 20-year-old winger has been effective in the NHL this season with eight assists, 11 points and 27 shots on net across 16 appearances. His next opportunity to return is Thursday against the Sabres.
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Sharks' Igor Chernyshov: Exits early after high hit
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Chernyshov is being evaluated for an upper-body injury and will not finish Saturday's game versus the Canadiens, Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now reports.
Chernyshov was injured on his first shift, taking a high hit from Mike Matheson. Chernyshov had trouble finding his balance leaving the ice, so it's no surprise he is undergoing further testing. If he can't play Sunday in Ottawa, Philipp Kurashev or Ryan Reaves are most likely to get into the lineup.
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Sharks' Igor Chernyshov: Headed back to minors
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Chernyshov was reassigned to AHL San Jose on Thursday.
Chernyshov's demotion is a good sign that the Sharks anticipate getting one of their four players currently on injured reserve back for Friday's clash with the Rangers. In his 15 appearances for San Jose this year, the 20-year-old winger racked up three goals and eight helpers, including a trio of power-play points. Given his offensive upside, it seems unlikely this will be Chernyshov's last stint on the NHL roster this year.
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Sharks' Igor Chernyshov: Two helpers against Cats
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Chernyshov produced two assists in Monday's 4-1 win over the Panthers.
The rookie winger helped set up two second-period tallies, including what proved to be the game-winner by Vincent Desharnais. Chernyshov had just one point (an assist) over his prior seven games as his early scoring binge fades, and the 20-year-old has fallen out of a top-six role, although he's still skating on the second power-play unit.
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Sharks' Igor Chernyshov: Adds pair of points in win
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Chernyshov netted a goal and tallied an assist in Wednesday's 4-3 shootout win over the Wild.
Chernyshov opened the second period with a goal inside the first 90 seconds before he later recorded the lone helper on Macklin Celebrini's tally in the third. With the pair of assists, Chernysov now has three goals, five assists and 16 shots on net through his first seven career games in the NHL. The 20-year-old winger has stepped up admirably alongside Macklin Celebrini on the team's top line in the absence of Will Smith (upper body). If Chernyshev can sustain even a fraction of his current production when Smith returns in the near future, the rookie will remain a high-upside streaming option at the NHL level if he stays with the Sharks. For now, Chernyshev is a top pickup on the waiver wire in most fantasy formats.
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Sharks' Igor Chernyshov: Puts away goal Monday
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Chernyshov scored a goal on two shots in Monday's 5-4 win over the Ducks.
Chernyshov has now scored in back-to-back games and continues to hit the ground running at the NHL level. Through six outings, he's produced two goals, four assists, 15 shots on net and a plus-4 rating. A top-line role has helped him adjust quickly, but Chernyshov was the 33rd-overall pick in 2024, so he has plenty of talent in his own right to not be dependent on his linemates. He's worth a look in fantasy as long as the points keep piling up.
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Sharks' Igor Chernyshov: First multi-point effort in career
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Chernyshov scored a power-play goal on two shots, dished an assist and went plus-2 in Saturday's 6-3 win over the Canucks.
The goal at 4:47 of the third period stood as the game-winner, and it was the first tally of Chernyshov's career. He also made this his first multi-point effort by setting up Macklin Celebrini's goal later in the frame. Chernyshov has five points, 13 shots on net and a plus-5 rating over five NHL outings so far. He looks like he already fits in a top-six role, so fantasy managers should be at least keeping an eye on the 20-year-old winger as an offense-only option.
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Sharks' Igor Chernyshov: Earns assist in NHL debut
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Chernyshov logged an assist in Tuesday's 6-3 win over the Flames.
This was Chernyshov's NHL debut, and he saw 12:20 of ice time, though he was listed on the top line at even strength. The 20-year-old tore up the AHL with 23 points in 25 games to begin his tenure in that league, though he is unlikely to match that pace at the NHL level. Chernyshov remains an intriguing long-term option for dynasty managers, but his stay in the NHL this year might not be enough to tip the scales for managers in redraft formats.
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Sharks' Igor Chernyshov: Called up Monday
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Chernyshov was recalled from AHL San Jose on Monday.
Chernyshov hasn't yet made his NHL debut, but he's had a productive start to the year with the Barracuda, racking up 11 goals, 12 assists, 22 PIM and a plus-5 rating over 25 appearances to begin the year. He'll provide additional depth for the Sharks after Philipp Kurashev (upper body) and Will Smith (undisclosed) landed on injured reserve Monday.
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Sharks' Igor Chernyshov: Three more points in AHL win
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Chernyshov scored a goal on five shots and added two assists in AHL San Jose's 4-3 win over Colorado on Saturday.
Chernyshov has four goals and five assists over his last five games. The winger has surged throughout November, a positive sign after a sluggish October. He should continue to show immense potential on offense in his first North American professional season.
