Chernyshov was effective while making his NHL debut earlier this season, scoring 11 points (3G / 8A) in 15 games with the Sharks, but has been in the AHL since mid-January. The 20-year-old second-round pick from the 2024 NHL Entry Draft has 33 points (13G / 20A) in 41 games with the San Jose Barracuda (AHL) this season.
The Sharks have run into some goal-scoring difficulties in recent games, which resulted in a loss for Askarov in his previous outing despite an outstanding 32-save performance (.941 SV%) in a 2-1 overtime loss to the New York Islanders. The 23-year-old Askarov has lost five of his last seven outings (2-3-2), posting an ugly 3.82 GAA and .878 SV%. The Sharks enter Tuesday's contest as +177 road underdogs against the Atlantic Division-leading Buffalo Sabres, who have scored three or more goals in six consecutive games (6-0-0).
The Sharks have run into some goal-scoring difficulties in recent games, which resulted in a loss for Askarov in his previous outing despite an outstanding 32-save performance (.941 SV%) in a 2-1 overtime loss to the New York Islanders. The 23-year-old Askarov has lost five of his last seven outings (2-3-2), posting an ugly 3.82 GAA and .878 SV%. The Sharks enter Tuesday's contest as +177 road underdogs against the Atlantic Division-leading Buffalo Sabres, who have scored three or more goals in six consecutive games (6-0-0).
Allan made his NHL debut with the Chicago Blackhawks in the 2024-25 season, scoring eight points (1G / 7A) in 43 games, but has spent the entire 2025-26 season in the AHL. The 22-year-old defenseman has 10 points (2G / 8A) in 20 games with the Barracuda.
Marchment was forced to leave Columbus' victory vs. Florida on Thursday after just 11 shifts and 10:26 TOI due to a lower body injury. Head Coach Rick Bowness announced on Friday that Marchment is out day-to-day. The 30-year-old left-winger has been excellent since joining Columbus in a trade earlier this season, with 10 goals and 17 points in 19 games played.
Fresh off signing a two-year contract extension with the Sharks, Nedeljkovic will tend the twine on Friday against the St. Louis Blues. Nedeljkovic was excellent in his only outing since returning from the Olympic break, saving 27 of 28 shots (.964 SV%) in a 2-1 win over the Winnipeg Jets. The 30-year-old Nedeljkovic is boasting his most consistent campaign in several seasons, with a serviceable 2.83 GAA and .902 SV% in 26 appearances (11-9-2). The Sharks enter Friday's contest as -131 home favourites against a Blues team that has won three of their last four games (3-1-0).
The Sharks' goalie-of-the-future, Yaroslav Askarov, has struggled at times this season, and the team has been pleased with the support provided by counterpart Alex Nedeljkovic, who has been rewarded with a two-year contract extension. The 30-year-old Nedeljkovic is boasting his most consistent campaign in several seasons, with a serviceable 2.83 GAA and .902 SV% in 26 appearances (11-9-2).
Marchment was forced to leave Columbus' victory vs. Florida on Thursday after just 11 shifts and 10:26 TOI due to a lower body injury. Head Coach Rick Bowness mentioned the team would know more on Friday on the extent of the injury. The 30-year-old left-winger has been excellent since joining Columbus in a trade earlier this season, with 10 goals and 17 points in 19 games played.
The Sharks acquired Sherwood in a trade earlier this season and have ensured he will be with the team for the foreseeable future after signing him to a lucrative five-year extension. The 30-year-old Sherwood has only played five games with the Sharks so far, scoring two points (1G / 1A) and recording 28 hits. He has become a reliable power forward in recent years, tallying 92 points (47G / 45A), 378 shots, and 934 hits in 195 games since the 2023-24 season.
Askarov struggled in his previous outing, but was able to snap a four-game losing skid (0-3-1), saving 20 of 24 shots (.833 SV%) in a 5-4 win over the Edmonton Oilers. The 23-year-old rookie goalie has faced a myriad of adversity in recent weeks, allowing three or more goals in all but one of his last 21 outings (9-10-1) while posting an ugly 4.02 GAA and .868 SV%. The Sharks enter the action on Tuesday as +115 home underdogs against a Montreal Canadiens team that has scored three or more goals in eight straight games (5-1-2).
Gaudette has yet to play since the Sharks have returned from the Olympic break, but he will re-enter the lineup on Tuesday against the Montreal Canadiens, replacing Pavol Regenda. The 29-year-old Gaudette is averaging 11:47 time-on-ice and has 20 points (13G / 7) in 45 games this season.
Askarov struggled in his previous outing, but was able to snap a four-game losing skid (0-3-1), saving 20 of 24 shots (.833 SV%) in a 5-4 win over the Edmonton Oilers. The 23-year-old rookie goalie has faced a myriad of adversity in recent weeks, allowing three or more goals in all but one of his last 21 outings (9-10-1) while posting an ugly 4.02 GAA and .868 SV%. The Sharks enter the action on Tuesday as +115 home underdogs against a Montreal Canadiens team that has scored three or more goals in eight straight games (5-1-2).
In their first game back from the Olympic break, the Sharks will turn to Askarov to tend the twine on Thursday against the Calgary Flames. The 23-year-old Askarov battled some adversity heading into the break and hopes the extended rest can help him return to form. Since the beginning of December, Askarov has allowed fewer than three goals only once in 19 appearances (8-9-1), posting an ugly 4.07 GAA and .868 SV%. The Sharks enter Thursday's contest as -123 home favourites against a Flames team that already had the least potent offence in the NHL (2.54 GF / GP) and is now without Jonathan Huberdeau (hip) for the remainder of the season.
After Connor Hellebuyck's heroic performance to help the USA secure a Gold Medal in a 2-1 overtime win over Canada at the Olympics on Sunday, the Jets will turn to Comrie to tend the twine in their return to action. Comrie did not play much leading up to the Olympic break, but performed well when called upon, winning three straight outings while posting a 1.00 GAA and a .960 SV%.
