Holm has been recalled from the Colorado Eagles (AHL).
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Colorado Avalanche News
Wagner has been recalled from the Colorado Eagles (AHL).
Drouin (lower body) will miss at least the first round of the playoffs.
Francouz announced his retirement from the NHL on Friday.
Francouz did not participate in the 2023-24 season due to a groin injury and has announced his retirement from the NHL. Francouz battled injuries last season as well, recording a 2.61 GAA and .915 SV% while playing in only 16 games (8-7-1). The 33-year-old Francouz ends his career with a 2.49 GAA, .919 SV%, and four shutouts in 73 games (44-21-6).
de Haan will draw into the Lightning lineup on Wednesday.
de Haan will draw into the Lightning lineup on Wednesday as they give Anthony Cirelli, Victor Hedman, and Luke Glendening the night off ahead of their playoff run. Austin Watson is also drawing into the lineup.
MacDonald (undisclosed) did not travel with San Jose on their road-trip and is done for the 2023-24 season.
MacDonald missed the Sharks' previous game due to an undisclosed injury and will miss the remainder of the regular season after not travelling with the team on their road trip on Monday. The 31-year-old ends his 2023-24 with a career-high seven goals and 34 games played, alongside his two assists, 49 SOG and 23 PIMs.
Blackwood (undisclosed) did not attend San Jose's road trip and is done for the 2023-24 season.
Blackwood concludes his first season with the Sharks, showcasing a 3.45 GAA and .899 SV% through 44 games (10-25-4). Georgi Romanov has been recalled from the San Jose Barracuda and will likely serve as the backup to Devin Cooley.
Line Change
Smith will draw back into the Sharks' lineup on Monday vs. Edmonton.
Smith has not played since mid-March but will draw into the Sharks lineup on Monday due to a myriad of season-ending injuries. Smith has four points (1G / 3A) in 34 games this season.
Wood (lower-body) is on the ice for warmups and is expected to play Sunday.
Girard (concussion protocol) is listed as a scratch for Sunday's game in Vegas.
MacDonald will be a healthy scratch on Saturday vs. Minnesota.
Goalie Start
Blackwood will start on Saturday vs. San Jose.
Girard is in concussion protocol after leaving Saturday's game vs. Winnipeg early.
Girard (upper body) left Saturday's game vs. Winnipeg and will not return.
Goalie Start
Blackwood was the first goalie off the ice at the Sharks' morning skate.
Kylington (upper-body) will be back in the Flames lineup on Thursday.
Kylington missed the Flames' last game in San Jose, but will draw back into the lineup Thursday in Los Angeles. Since making his season debut, Kylington has picked up just five points (2G / 3A) in 28 games.
Colorado has reassigned Chris Wagner to the Colorado Eagles (AHL).
Wagner has played four of the last five games for the Avalanche, averaging fewer than seven minutes of ice time, but has been sent down to the Eagles (AHL). The 32-year-old Wagner has two points (1G / 1A) in 13 games this season.
MacDonald is expected to be out on Tuesday vs. Calgary.
MacDonald will be a healthy scratch after playing the last two games for the Sharks. The 31-year-old MacDonald has eight points (6G / 2A) in 32 games this season.
Goalie Start
Blackwood will start on Tuesday vs. Calgary.
The Sharks have lost three of their last four (1-3-0) and will turn to Blackwood for the second straight game on Tuesday night against the Calgary Flames. Blackwood has lost three straight, with his worst performance coming in his most recent outing where he allowed four goals on 27 shots (.852 SV%) in a 5-2 loss to the Arizona Coyotes. The Sharks enter action as +191 home underdogs.
Goalie Start
Blackwood was the first goalie off the ice at San Jose's morning skate.
The Sharks have lost three of their last four (1-3-0) and will turn to Blackwood for the second straight game on Tuesday night against the Calgary Flames. Blackwood has lost three straight, with his worst performance coming in his most recent outing where he allowed four goals on 27 shots (.852 SV%) in a 5-2 loss to the Arizona Coyotes. The Sharks enter action as +191 home underdogs.
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