Desharnais has appeared in 53 games for San Jose this season but will be one of four odd men out for Game 82 after it was announced he is a healthy scratch vs. Winnipeg. The 29-year-old closes out his first full season in San Jose, picking up a goal, seven points and 68 PIMs in 53 games played.
Wennberg had a resurgent season for the Sharks, earning himself a contract extension by producing at his best rate in nearly a decade, finishing the 2025-26 season with 55 points (18G / 37A) in 80 games. Philipp Kurashev will draw into the lineup as Wennberg's replacement.
Toffoli has missed only two games this season, but he will head to the sidelines in the Sharks' final game. The 33-year-old forward has 49 points (19G / 30A) in 79 games this season. Pavol Regenda will draw into the lineup as Toffoli's replacement.
Ty Dellandrea will draw into San Jose's lineup on Thursday, sending Gaudette to the sidelines as a healthy scratch in the Sharks' final game of the season. The 29-year-old Gaudette concludes the 2025-26 season with 25 points (17G / 8A) in 66 games.
Dellandrea recently return from a prolonged absence due to an injury, but he has been used sparingly, playing only three times in the past three weeks. The 25-year-old forward has 11 points (2G / 9A) in 45 games this season. Adam Gaudette will be a healthy scratch to accommodate Dellandrea's return.
Regenda has only played twice in the last month, but will suit up for the Sharks' final game of the season. The 26-year-old Slovak forward has 10 points (9G / 1A) in 23 games this season. Tyler Toffoli will be a healthy scratch to accommodate Regenda's return.
Kurashev has not played in nearly a month, but he will suit up for the Sharks' final game of the season. The 26-year-old Swiss forward has 20 points (7G / 13A) in 42 games this season. Alexander Wennberg will be a healthy scratch to accommodate Kurashev's return.
The Sharks' late-season push for a playoff spot came to an end earlier this week, but they will play for pride on Thursday, turning to Nedeljkovic to tend the twine in their final game of the season. The 30-year-old Nedeljkovic was excellent in his previous outing, saving 26 of 28 shots (.929 SV%) in a 3-2 win over the Nashville Predators. He posted a solid 2.40 GAA and .906 SV% in his last five games (4-1-0). The Sharks enter Thursday's contest as +139 road underdogs against a Winnipeg Jets team that has been outscored 18-6 in their last three games (0-3-0).
Pohlkamp was a fifth-round pick of the Sharks in the 2023 NHL Entry Draft. The 22-year-old defenseman recently completed his third season of collegiate hockey, scoring 39 points (18G / 21A) in 42 games with the University of Denver.
Klingberg is currently one game away from playing in career game #700 and will dress on Thursday as San Jose takes on Winnipeg to reach the milestone. The 33-year-old will remain a healthy scratch for a second straight game on Wednesday but will step back into the Sharks' lineup on Thursday. He signed a one-year contract in the offseason and has performed well, picking up 10 goals, 24 points and 79 SOG in 55 games played.
The Sharks' late-season push for a playoff spot came up short earlier this week, and they head into their final game of the regular season on Wednesday, with Askarov tending the twine against the Chicago Blackhawks. The 23-year-old Askarov was solid in his previous outing, saving 38 of 41 shots (.927 SV%) in a 4-3 shootout loss to the Vancouver Canucks. That said, Askarov has struggled with consistency this season, as evidenced by the 4.16 GAA and .870 SV% he has in his last five games (2-2-1). The Sharks enter Wednesday's contest as -115 road favourites against a Blackhawks team that has been outscored 17-6 in its last three games (0-3-0).
Leddy has been a staple in San Jose's lineup for the last month but will take a seat on Monday in Nashville as he is replaced by Luca Cagnoni. Leddy has endured a forgettable first season in San Jose after being waived earlier in the year, he has one goal, seven points and a -9 plus/minus in 32 games played.
Nick Leddy will be a healthy scratch on Monday, allowing Cagnoni to draw into the lineup. The 21-year-old Cagnoni has yet to play a game with the Sharks this season. He made his NHL debut in 2024-25, scoring two assists in six games.
The Sharks have zero margin for error and need heaps of help across the league if they intend on making the postseason, but it begins with Nedeljkovic tending the twine in a must-win game on Monday against the Nashville Predators. The 30-year-old Nedeljkovic struggled in his previous game, allowing five goals on 26 shots (.808 SV%) in a 5-2 loss to the Edmonton Oilers. That said, he has been the more reliable Sharks goalie lately, helping his team record a point in four of his last five outings (3-1-1). The Sharks enter Monday's contest as +129 road underdogs against an equally desperate Predators team vying to stay in playoff contention.
Askarov allowed six goals on 30 shots in the Sharks lineup in Anaheim on Thursday. Askarov has struggled in his last two starts, allowing 11 goals on 63 shots (.825 SV%) in back-to-back losses. Despite his recent struggles, Askarov comes into Saturday's game with strong streamer appeal. The Sharks are -201 home favourites vs. the Canucks.
Regenda played in his first game since March 24th on Thursday, but it looks like he will come back out after a minus-2 performance in Anaheim. Regenda will be replaced by Igor Chernyshov in the lineup vs. the Canucks.
Chernyshov was a healthy scratch in Anaheim on Thursday but is expected to replace Pavol Regenda in the lineup on Saturday. Chernyshov has gone pointless in his last five games but has 13 points (5G / 9A) in 24 games with the Sharks this season.
Askarov allowed six goals on 30 shots in the Sharks lineup in Anaheim on Thursday. Askarov has struggled in his last two starts, allowing 11 goals on 63 shots (.825 SV%) in back-to-back losses. Despite his recent struggles, Askarov comes into Saturday's game with strong streamer appeal. The Sharks are -201 home favourites vs. the Canucks.
Dellandrea will slot in alongside Pavol Regenda and Ty Dellandrea as the Sharks opt to get some fresh legs into the lineup for the tail-end of their back-to-back. Adam Gaudette, Igor Chernyshov, and John Klingberg will all draw out of the lineup.
