Eklund did not play in San Jose's most recent game due to a lower-body injury and will miss at least one more contest, as he remains day-to-day. The 23-year-old Eklund is to a great start this season, scoring 11 points (5G / 6A) in 12 games.
Gaudette was limited to only 6:39 time-on-ice in San Jose's 6-5 win over Minnesota on October 26th, exiting the contest due to an upper-body injury, and has not played since. The 29-year-old Gaudette has four points (3G / 1A) in nine games this season.
Giles made his NHL debut last season, scoring one point (1G / 0A) in 17 games split between the Florida Panthers and San Jose Sharks. He scored one point (0G / 1A) in a recent three-game stint with the Sharks but will return to the San Jose Barracuda (AHL).
Reaves has played in all but one game for the Sharks this season, but he will sit out on Saturday, tending to an undisclosed injury. The 39-year-old Reaves is averaging 6:43 time-on-ice, recording two points (2G / 0A), 10 penalty minutes, and 37 hits in 10 games.
Shakir Mukhamadullin (undisclosed) returns from a nine-game absence on Thursday against the New Jersey Devils, sending Desharnais to the sidelines as a healthy scratch. The 29-year-old Desharnais is averaging 16:32 time-on-ice and has one assist in seven games.
Giles made his NHL debut last season, score one point (1G / 0A) in 17 games split between the Florida Panthers and San Jose Sharks. Michael Misa will be a healthy scratch to accommodate Giles' insertion in the lineup.
