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Colton (lower-body) is expected to miss some time after leaving Monday’s game early.

Colton played 15:00 time-on-ice before exiting Monday's 5-2 loss to the Chicago Blackhawks due to a lower-body injury. The 28-year-old Colton was seen leaving the arena in a walking boot after the game and is expected to be out of the lineup for an extended period of time.

Ross Colton
Blackwood will start on Monday in Utah.

The Sharks (0-7-2), still searching for their first victory, will turn to Blackwood between the pipes for the third time in the last four games. Despite failing to record a victory in five outings (0-3-2), Blackwood has been serviceable between the pipes, allowing three or fewer goals in three of his last four contests, and posting a .904 SV%. That said, the Sharks enter action on Monday as sizeable +226 road underdogs against a Utah Hockey Club that has lost three straight games.

Mackenzie Blackwood
Drouin (upper-body) has been upgraded to day-to-day.

Drouin was with the Avalanche at their morning skate on Sunday and has been upgraded to day-to-day. Drouin has not played since the first game of the season, missing eight consecutive contests. After several forgetful seasons, the 29-year-old Drouin had a career-high 56 points (19G / 37A) in 79 games last season.

Jonathan Drouin
Colton (upper-body) will return to the lineup on Sunday against Ottawa.

Colton exited Thursday's 5-1 win over the Utah Hockey Club with an upper-body injury after 11:07 time-on-ice. Colton managed a goal before his exit, his seventh in eight games to start the season. Despite not practicing on Saturday, he will return to the lineup on Sunday against the Ottawa Senators.

Ross Colton
Colton left Thursday's game with an upper-body injury and will not return.

Colton exited Thursday's 5-1 win over the Utah Hockey Club with an upper-body injury after 11:07 time-on-ice. Colton managed a goal before his exit, his seventh in eight games to start the season. Further updates on Colton's status will likely be provided this weekend. The Avalanche return to action on Sunday against the Ottawa Senators.

Ross Colton
Blackwood will start on Thursday in Los Angeles.

For the first time this season, the Sharks will defer from their goalie rotation and turn to Blackwood for a second straight game. The Sharks continue to search for the first victory of the season (0-5-2) and will hope Blackwood can help them get there after an excellent performance in his last outing, saving 37 of 39 shots (.949 SV%) in a 3-1 loss to the Anaheim Ducks. That said, the Sharks enter action on Thursday as significant +262 road underdogs against a Los Angeles Kings club looking to respond from a 6-1 loss to the Vegas Golden Knights on Tuesday.

Mackenzie Blackwood
Blackwood will start in Anaheim on Tuesday.

The Sharks will continue their goalie rotation to start the season, turning to Blackwood between the pipes for the fourth time in seven games. In three games this season (0-1-2), the 27-year-old Blackwood has an ugly 4.88 GAA and .875 SV%. The Sharks are one of two teams without a win this season (0-4-2) and enter the action on Tuesday as +135 road underdogs against the Anaheim Ducks, who, despite a reasonable 2-2-1 record, are second-worst in the league offensively with only 12 goals scored.

Mackenzie Blackwood
Blackwood was the first goalie off the ice at San Jose's morning skate.

The Sharks will continue their goalie rotation to start the season, turning to Blackwood between the pipes for the fourth time in seven games. In three games this season (0-1-2), the 27-year-old Blackwood has an ugly 4.88 GAA and .875 SV%. The Sharks are one of two teams without a win this season (0-4-2) and enter the action on Tuesday as +135 road underdogs against the Anaheim Ducks, who, despite a reasonable 2-2-1 record, are second-worst in the league offensively with only 12 goals scored.

Mackenzie Blackwood
Lindgren (upper-body) will return on Tuesday in Montreal.

Lindgren has not played yet this season due to an upper-body injury suffered during the preseason but will make his season debut on Tuesday against the Montreal Canadiens. The 26-year-old was a cog on New York's back end last season, putting up three goals, 17 points and a +22 plus/minus in 76 games played.

Ryan Lindgren
Lindgren (upper-body) practiced in full on Monday and is a possibility to return on Tuesday in Montreal.

Lindgren has not played yet this season due to an upper-body injury suffered during the preseason but could make his season debut on Tuesday against the Montreal Canadiens. The 26-year-old was a cog on New York's back end last season, putting up three goals, 17 points and a +22 plus/minus in 76 games played.

Ryan Lindgren