Noah Gregor will make his San Jose season debut on Thursday against the Chicago Blackhawks, sending Grundstrom to the press box as a healthy scratch. The 27-year-old Grundstrom is averaging 9:21 time-on-ice and has eight points (2G / 6A) in 43 games this season.
Georgiev has appeared in five straight for the Sharks and will tend the twine again on Thursday against the Chicago Blackhawks. The 29-year-old Georgiev has allowed 14 goals on 79 shots (.823 SV%) across his last three games (0-3-0). He has a 3.64 GAA and .874 SV% in 39 appearances this season (12-22-1). The Sharks enter Thursday's contest as -121 home favorites against a Blackhawks team with points in five of their last six games (3-1-2).
Toffoli played 19:15 in Saturday's 4-2 loss to the New York Islanders, one of his highest totals of the season, but saw his four-game point streak snap. The 32-year-old Toffoli is averaging 16:36 time-on-ice and has 43 points (24G / 19) in 62 games this season.
The Sharks acquired Noah Gregor, Zack Ostapchuk, and a 2025 2nd Round Pick from the Senators for Fabian Zetterlund, Tristen Robins, and a 4th Round Pick. Gregor's team debut has been delayed due to immigration issues. The 26-year-old Gregor scored six points (4G / 2A) in 40 games with the Senators this season.
The Sharks have been outscored 11-5 in their last two games (0-2-0) and will turn to Georgiev between the pipes on Tuesday against the Nashville Predators. Georgiev has allowed 11 goals on 60 shots (.817 SV%) in his last two games (0-2-0). He has a 3.65 GAA and .875 SV% in 38 appearances this season (12-21-1). The Sharks enter Tuesday's contest as +143 home underdogs against a Predators squad riding a three-game winning streak.
Thrun played on Saturday, returning from a four-game absence, but will return to the sidelines week-to-week due to an upper-body injury. The 23-year-old Thrun is averaging 16:54 time-on-ice, recording 10 points (1G / 9A), 55 blocks, and 37 hits in 52 games this season.
The Sharks acquired Noah Gregor, Zack Ostapchuk, and a 2025 2nd Round Pick from the Senators for Fabian Zetterlund, Tristen Robins, and a 4th Round Pick. Gregor's team debut has been delayed due to immigration issues but could draw into the lineup on Tuesday against the Nashville Predators. The 26-year-old Gregor scored six points (4G / 2A) in 40 games with the Senators this season.
The Sharks have been outscored 11-5 in their last two games (0-2-0) and will turn to Georgiev between the pipes on Tuesday against the Nashville Predators. Georgiev has allowed 11 goals on 60 shots (.817 SV%) in his last two games (0-2-0). He has a 3.65 GAA and .875 SV% in 38 appearances this season (12-21-1). The Sharks enter Tuesday's contest as +143 home underdogs against a Predators squad riding a three-game winning streak.
Toffoli played 19:15 in Saturday's 4-2 loss to the New York Islanders, one of his highest totals of the season, but saw his four-game point streak snap. The 32-year-old Toffoli is averaging 16:36 time-on-ice and has 43 points (24G / 19) in 62 games this season.
Thrun played on Saturday, returning from a four-game absence, but will return to the sidelines indefinitely due to an upper-body injury. The 23-year-old Thrun is averaging 16:54 time-on-ice, recording 10 points (1G / 9A), 55 blocks, and 37 hits in 52 games this season.
A 29-year-old blue-liner, Schuldt played his second career game last and could draw into the lineup again after being recalled from the AHL. Schuldt has appeared in 53 AHL games this season, scoring four goals and adding 13 assists.
Gregor has become a solid bottom-six forward over the previous four seasons and will add some depth to the Sharks' lineup. The 26-year-old Gregor scored six points (4G / 2A) in 40 games with the Senators this season.
Ostapchuk was a second-round pick, 39th overall, of the Senators in the 2021 NHL Entry Draft. The 21-year-old has played a career-high 43 games with Ottawa this season, scoring four points (1G / 3A) in 43 games.
Carriere is an undrafted 24-year-old goalie out of the University of Vermont. He is playing his first full professional season, posting a 2.85 GAA and .902 SV% in 10 games (5-4-1) with the San Jose Barracuda (AHL).
A 29-year-old blue-liner, Schuldt has just a single NHL game under his belt, which came way back in the 2018-19 season with the Golden Knights. Schuldt has appeared in 53 AHL games this season, scoring four goals and adding 13 assists.
With Luke Kunin (asset management) sidelined on Thursday against the Colorado Avalanche, Kovalenko will draw back into the lineup. The 25-year-old Kovalenko has not played since late January and is averaging 12:04 time-on-ice and has 16 points (5G / 11A) in 45 games this season.
Georgiev is amid his best two-game streak of the season (2-0-0), saving 45 of 49 shots (.918 SV%). The 29-year-old netminder has an ugly 3.54 GAA and .879 SV% in 36 appearances this season (12-19-1). Still, the Sharks enter Thursday's contest as significant +329 road underdogs against a Colorado Avalanche club that defeated them 4-2 on December 19th when Georgiev allowed four goals on 31 shots (.871 SV%).
