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Sharks' Vitek Vanecek: Set for multi-week absence
Vanecek is expected to be sidelined for 2-3 weeks due to an upper-body injury, Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now reports Wednesday.
The exact nature of Vanecek's injury wasn't specified by head coach Ryan Warsofsky, but it certainly appears to be serious after the netminder was hit in the head by a puck while on the bench Tuesday. Since the 28-year-old will be out longer term, Yaroslav Askarov will get the opportunity to compete for starts alongside Alexandar Georgiev. While not on injured reserve yet, fantasy managers can likely expect Vanecek to be designated as such in the coming days given his recovery timeline.
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Sharks' Yaroslav Askarov: Joining NHL club
Askarov was recalled from AHL San Jose on Wednesday.
Askarov's promotion comes after Vitek Vanecek was hit by an errant puck during Tuesday's matchup with Winnipeg. Considering Alexandar Georgiev has given up a combined seven goals on 53 shots (.868 save percentage) in his last two outings, the Sharks may have been planning to give Tuesday's start versus Colorado to Vanecek. Instead, it could be an opportunity for Askarov to make his third NHL appearance this season -- or the team will simply go back to Georgiev.
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Sharks' Nikolai Kovalenko: Garners another helper
Kovalenko provided an assist and two hits in Tuesday's 4-3 loss to the Jets.
Kovalenko has five assists over his last three games. It's taken him virtually no time at all to settle into a middle-six role since he was traded to the Sharks from the Avalanche. The 25-year-old winger is up to 13 points, 29 shots on net, 42 hits and a minus-5 rating over 32 appearances this season, but it looks like his ceiling is much higher in San Jose, making him an option in deeper fantasy formats for now.
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Sharks' Jake Walman: Generates two helpers
Walman notched two assists and four shots on goal in Tuesday's 4-3 loss to the Jets.
Walman helped out on Macklin Celebrini's second-period equalizer and a go-ahead goal by Fabian Zetterlund in the third. This was Walman's second multi-point effort in his last three outings. The 28-year-old defenseman already has a career year to his name with five goals, 19 helpers, six power-play points, 75 shots on net, 45 blocked shots and a plus-6 rating over 29 appearances. He's been a big boost to any fantasy manager who took a chance on him in drafts or those who plucked him off the waiver wire early in the campaign.
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Sharks' Fabian Zetterlund: Lights lamp Tuesday
Zetterlund scored a goal on three shots and blocked two shots in Tuesday's 4-3 loss to the Jets.
Zetterlund has gotten himself back on track with three points over his last two games after a stretch of six contests in which he was limited to one assist. The 25-year-old winger's goal Tuesday briefly gave the Sharks a 3-2 lead in the third period. He's up to 11 tallies, 23 points, 72 shots on net, 66 hits, 36 blocked shots and a plus-7 rating over 34 appearances.
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Sharks' Tyler Toffoli: Two-point effort in loss
Toffoli scored a goal on three shots and added a power-play assist in Tuesday's 4-3 loss to the Jets.
Toffoli has scored in four of seven games this month, and he has a total of five points in December. The 32-year-old winger continues to be productive in a middle-six role. He's up to 13 goals, nine assists, eight power-play points, 100 shots on net, 22 hits and a minus-8 rating through 34 appearances.
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Sharks' Macklin Celebrini: One of each Tuesday
Celebrini scored a power-play goal on six shots and added an assist in Tuesday's 4-3 loss to the Jets.
Celebrini is hot with three goals and four assists during his current four-game point streak. While the Sharks have lost three of those games, it's great to see the 18-year-old already displaying ample skill and confidence. He's up to 11 goals, 11 helpers, 75 shots on net and a minus-4 rating through 22 appearances. He is tied for the rookie goals lead with Philadelphia's Matvei Michkov, who has played in seven additional contests.
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Sharks' Alexandar Georgiev: Yields four goals in loss
Georgiev stopped 29 of 33 shots in Tuesday's 4-3 loss to the Jets.
The Sharks took a 3-2 lead early in the third period, but Georgiev couldn't make it last. He's now 1-1-0 with seven goals allowed on 53 shots over two starts with the Sharks since he was traded from the Avalanche. He hasn't experienced the full brunt of a defensive meltdown yet, but the results could get ugly if the team in front of him starts leaking shots at a high volume. Georgiev is now 9-8-0 with a 3.40 GAA and an .873 save percentage over 20 outings this season. He could be in line to start against his former team Thursday when the Sharks host the Avalanche -- Vitek Vanecek (head) was hurt on the bench Tuesday and may not be available for the next game.
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Sharks' Vitek Vanecek: Injured while on bench
Vanecek was hit in the head by an errant puck while sitting on the bench during Tuesday's tilt versus the Jets and won't be available for the remainder of the game, Curtis Pashelka of The San Jose Mercury News reports.
Vanecek was sitting in the backup goalie's spot on the bench when he was struck. For now, the 28-year-old netminder can be considered day-to-day, though if he's forced to miss time, Yaroslav Askarov would likely be recalled from AHL San Jose to split time with Alexandar Georgiev. More information on Vanecek's status should be available prior to Thursday's game against the Avalanche.
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Sharks' Alexandar Georgiev: In goal versus Winnipeg
Georgiev will be in net for Tuesday's home matchup against the Jets, per Curtis Pashelka of The San Jose Mercury News.
Georgiev won his first start with San Jose, turning aside 17 of 20 shots in a 4-3 win over the Blues on Dec. 12. Winnipeg has scored 14 goals over its last three games, going 2-0-1 in that span. The Jets rank third in the NHL with 3.66 goals per game.
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Sharks' Cody Ceci: Offers assist in Saturday's loss
Ceci produced an assist, two hits, three blocked shots and two PIM in Saturday's 4-3 loss to Utah.
Ceci has a helper in two of the last three games. The 30-year-old defenseman is still on the top pairing alongside Jake Walman, and that prominent role has helped Ceci pick up a little offense this year. He's now at eight points, 36 shots on net, 37 hits, 62 blocked shots and a minus-7 rating through 33 appearances, serving mostly as a physical presence.
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Sharks' Barclay Goodrow: Draws helper in 600th career game
Goodrow logged an assist in Saturday's 4-3 loss to Utah.
This was Goodrow's first point in three games since he returned from an upper-body injury that cost him five contests. The 31-year-old forward has mostly played in a middle-six role this season, offering a steady veteran presence for the team's many young forwards. Goodrow has three points, 32 shots on net, 52 hits, 23 PIM, 21 blocked shots and a minus-14 rating over 28 appearances. Saturday marked his 600th career game.
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Sharks' Nikolai Kovalenko: Lends assist in loss
Kovalenko logged a power-play assist in Saturday's 4-3 loss to Utah.
Kovalenko is fitting right in with the Sharks, earning four assists over his first three games since he was traded from the Avalanche. The 25-year-old has filled a second-line role with his new team, and while the Sharks don't boast a great offense, it's more of an opportunity than he got regularly in Colorado. Kovalenko has a total of 12 points, 29 shots on net, 40 hits and a minus-5 rating through 31 appearances as a rookie this season.
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Sharks' William Eklund: Produces helper Saturday
Eklund notched an assist and two PIM in Saturday's 4-3 loss to Utah.
Eklund has slowed down a bit in December, earning a goal and two assists over his last six outings. The 22-year-old has mostly maintained a top-six role despite the slide on offense. He's now at five goals, 20 helpers, 52 shots on net, 20 hits, 22 blocked shots and an even plus-minus rating over 32 appearances.
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Sharks' Macklin Celebrini: Plucks apple in Saturday's loss
Celebrini registered a power-play assist, two shots on goal and two blocked shots in Saturday's 4-3 loss to Utah.
Celebrini has collected five points over his last three games. The 18-year-old rookie took a few knocks in what ended up being a physical contest, but he finished with 19:38 of ice time Saturday and doesn't appear to be at risk of missing time. The top prospect has 10 goals, 10 helpers, 69 shots on net and a minus-4 rating through 21 appearances this season.
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Sharks' Alexander Wennberg: Tallies in loss
Wennberg scored a goal on three shots in Saturday's 4-3 loss to Utah.
Wennberg has two goals over six games in December. He continues to find twine at an impressive rate this year -- he's at eight goals through 33 contests, shooting 18.2 percent. Last year, he scored just 10 times over 79 regular-season outings between the Kraken and the Rangers. Wennberg has added eight assists, 44 shots on net, 35 blocked shots and a minus-9 rating in 2024-25, production that makes him a viable option in deeper fantasy formats since he's also seeing power-play time.
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Sharks' Mikael Granlund: Puts away goal in loss
Granlund scored a goal on three shots and added two PIM in Saturday's 4-3 loss to Utah.
Granlund snapped a six-game goal drought with the tally, though he had five assists in between goals. The 32-year-old center has moved around the lineup on paper, but he's been about as much of a lock as there is for top-six minutes and significant time in all situations. Granlund is up to 11 goals, 32 points, 87 shots on net, 25 hits, 21 blocked shots and a minus-1 rating through 31 appearances this season. Few Sharks have widespread fantasy appeal, but Granlund is one who does.
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Sharks' Fabian Zetterlund: Two points in loss
Zetterlund scored a power-play goal on two shots, dished an assist and blocked two shots in Saturday's 4-3 loss to Utah.
Head coach Ryan Warsofsky has used a demotion to the fourth line as a way to spark production from struggling forwards. That's where Zetterlund started this contest, but he was back in his usual top-six role by the end. The winger had been limited to one assist over the previous six games, and his goal was his first power-play point since Nov. 27 versus the Senators. Aside from the recent slump, Zetterlund has been one of the Sharks' better forwards, compiling 10 goals, 12 assists, four power-play points, 69 shots on net, 66 hits, 34 blocked shots and a plus-7 rating through 33 appearances.
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Team Statistical Rankings
| GF AVG | GA AVG | Power Play | |
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| Team | 2.73 | 3.43 | 18.5 |
Injuries
| Player | Injury |
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| L. Couture C Logan Couture C | Groin |
| V. Vanecek G Vitek Vanecek G | Upper Body |
| M. Vlasic D Marc-Edouard Vlasic D | Back |
| K. Kostin C Klim Kostin C | Upper Body |
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