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.

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.

Chernyshov will get the night off along with John Klingberg and Adam Gaudette on Thursday as the Sharks opt to get some fresh legs into the lineup for the tail-end of their back-to-back. Pavol Regenda, Ty Dellandrea, and Shakir Mukhamadullin will all draw into the lineup.

Gaudette will get the night off along with Igor Chernyshov and John Klingberg on Thursday as the Sharks opt to get some fresh legs into the lineup for the tail-end of their back-to-back. Pavol Regenda, Ty Dellandrea, and Shakir Mukhamadullin will all draw into the lineup.

Askarov will be back between the pipes for the Sharks tonight after Alex Nedeljkovic got the nod in the front-end of their back-to-back on Wednesday. Askarov had a rough outing in his last start, allowing five goals on 33 shots in a 6-3 loss to the Predators on Saturday. The 23-year-old netminder has appeared in 44 games for the Sharks this season, logging a 21-18-3 record and an .885 SV%. Askarov and the Sharks enter action on Thursday at +135 on the money line.

The Sharks need near-perfect in their final six games of the season as they battle for a Wild Card Spot in the Western Conference, and will turn to Nedeljkovic on Wednesday against the Edmonton Oilers. The 30-year-old Nedeljkovic was solid in his previous outing, saving 22 of 24 shots (.917 SV%) in a 3-2 win over the Chicago Blackhawks. He has helped his team record at least a point in four straight appearances (3-0-1), posting a solid 1.95 GAA and .918 SV%. The Sharks enter Wednesday's contest as slight +103 home underdogs against an Oilers team coming off a 6-5 overtime loss to the Utah Mammoth last night.

Adam Gaudette will re-enter San Jose's lineup on Wednesday, resulting in Dellandrea being a healthy scratch. The 25-year-old Dellandrea has been used sparingly since returning from an injury earlier this month. He is averaging 14:11 time-on-ice and has 11 points (2G / 9A) in 44 games this season.

Ty Dellandrea will be a healthy scratch on Wednesday, allowing Gaudette to re-enter the lineup. The 29-year-old Guadette is averaging 11:33 time-on-ice and has 25 points (17G / 8A) in 62 games this season.

The Sharks need near-perfect in their final six games of the season as they battle for a Wild Card Spot in the Western Conference, and will turn to Nedeljkovic on Wednesday against the Edmonton Oilers. The 30-year-old Nedeljkovic was solid in his previous outing, saving 22 of 24 shots (.917 SV%) in a 3-2 win over the Chicago Blackhawks. He has helped his team record at least a point in four straight appearances (3-0-1), posting a solid 1.95 GAA and .918 SV%. The Sharks enter Wednesday's contest as slight +103 home underdogs against an Oilers team coming off a 6-5 overtime loss to the Utah Mammoth last night.

Luke Schenn will be a healthy scratch on Wednesday, allowing Kesselring to re-enter the lineup. The 26-yeaer-old Kesselring has not played in four weeks. He has two assists and is averaging 13:26 time-on-ice through 32 games this season.

The Sharks are on the outside of the playoff picture, but are still within reach of a Wild Card spot and will turn to Nedeljkovic on Monday against the Chicago Blackhawks. The 30-year-old Nedeljkovic has had an inconsistent season, but he was solid in his most recent outing, saving 19 of 20 shots (.950 SV%) in a 4-1 win over the Toronto Maple Leafs. He has a 2.93 GAA and .883 SV% since the beginning of March (5-4-2). The Sharks enter Monday's contest as -169 home favourites against a Blackhawks team that defeated the Seattle Kraken 4-2 on Saturday to snap a five-game losing streak.

With Ty Dellandrea drawing back into San Jose's lineup, Gaudette will head to the sidelines as a healthy scratch. The 29-year-old Guadette is averaging 11:33 time-on-ice and has 25 points (17G / 8A) in 62 games this season.

Dellandrea recently returned from a lengthy injury, but returned to the sidelines after playing just one game. The 25-year-old bottom-six forward is averaging 14:17 time-on-ice and has 11 points (2G / 9A) in 43 games this season.

With their playoff hopes on the line, the Sharks will continue their push, with their offensive leader, Celebrini, in the lineup on Monday. The second-year forward has been outstanding for the Sharks this season, scoring a remarkable 106 points (41G / 65A) through 75 games at the age of 19. He has nearly double the production of the second-highest point producer on the team, which is Will Smith with 54 points.

The Sharks are on the outside of the playoff picture, but are still within reach of a Wild Card spot and will turn to Nedeljkovic on Monday against the Chicago Blackhawks. The 30-year-old Nedeljkovic has had an inconsistent season, but he was solid in his most recent outing, saving 19 of 20 shots (.950 SV%) in a 4-1 win over the Toronto Maple Leafs. He has a 2.93 GAA and .883 SV% since the beginning of March (5-4-2). The Sharks enter Monday's contest as -169 home favourites against a Blackhawks team that defeated the Seattle Kraken 4-2 on Saturday to snap a five-game losing streak.



Chernyshov recently made his return from a multi-game absence due to concussion, but returned to the sidelines on Wednesday due to an illness.The 20-year-old Chernyshov has been productive in a small sample size during his first NHL season, scoring 14 points (5G / 9A) in 20 games.

Marchment collided with a teammate in Tuesday's game and gingerly left the ice before returning. It's unclear if this is related to what is currently troubling Marchment. The 30-year-old Marchment has been excellent since joining Columbus, scoring 27 points (14G / 13A) in 33 games.
