Thrun was originally a fourth-round pick of the Ducks, but his rights were traded to the Sharks this February for a 2024 third-round pick. The 22-year-old blueliner, who had 31 points (7G / 24A) in 33 games at Harvard University this season, is expected to join the Sharks immediately.
Georgiev allowed four goals on 44 shots (.909 SV%) to snap a five-game winning streak as he was defeated by the Pittsburgh Penguins in his last start. The 27-year-old has been excellent in his first season as a starter and with the Avalanche, with his 32-15-5 record, 2.56 GAA and .919 SV%. He takes on the Arizona Coyotes, who have lost their last two games and are last in the NHL in shots per game (25.7).
Georgiev allowed four goals on 44 shots (.909 SV%) to snap a five-game winning streak as he was defeated by the Pittsburgh Penguins in his last start. The 27-year-old has been excellent in his first season as a starter and with the Avalanche, with his 32-15-5 record, 2.56 GAA and .919 SV%. He takes on the Arizona Coyotes, who have lost their last two games and are last in the NHL in shots per game (25.7).
Vanecek saved 22 of 24 shots (.917 SV%) for his fifth win in seven starts as he beat Tampa Bay his last time between the pipes. The 27-year-old has been enjoying a great first season in New Jersey, as proven by his 29-8-3 record, 2.51 GAA and .909 SV%. He will take on the Minnesota Wild, who have won eight of their last 11 games and are 24th in the NHL in goals per game (2.9).
Vanecek saved 22 of 24 shots (.917 SV%) for his fifth win in seven starts as he beat Tampa Bay his last time between the pipes. The 27-year-old has been enjoying a great first season in New Jersey, as proven by his 29-8-3 record, 2.51 GAA and .909 SV%. He will take on the Minnesota Wild, who have won eight of their last 11 games and are 24th in the NHL in goals per game (2.9).
Georgiev stopped 33 of 34 shots (.971 SV%) for his fourth-straight victory as he beat the Detroit Red Wings 5-1 in his previous start. The 27-year-old has been excelling in his first season as both a starter and in Colorado, with his 31-14-5 record, 2.58 GAA and .918 SV%. He will take on the Chicago Blackhawks, who have lost eight of their last 11 games and are last in the NHL in goals per game (2.51).
Duehr has four goals, two assists, 26 SOG, and two PIMs through 17 games this season and will be a healthy scratch Monday vs. Los Angeles. The 25-year-old will be replaced by Jakob Pelletier in the Flames' lineup.
Georgiev stopped 33 of 34 shots (.971 SV%) for his fourth-straight victory as he beat the Detroit Red Wings 5-1 in his previous start. The 27-year-old has been excelling in his first season as both a starter and in Colorado, with his 31-14-5 record, 2.58 GAA and .918 SV%. He will take on the Chicago Blackhawks, who have lost eight of their last 11 games and are last in the NHL in goals per game (2.51).
Eklund picked up two goals and one assist (three points) in eight games with the Sharks during his call-up. The 20-year-old winger returns to the AHL, where he is second on the team with 41 points (17G / 24A) in 52 games. Andrew Agozzino was recalled in a corresponding move to take Eklund's spot on the roster.
Afanasyev failed to pick up a point in three games with the Nashville Predators in his last showing with Nashville but returns Saturday after spending only a day down in Milwaukee (AHL). The 22-year-old returns from the AHL, where he had 13 goals and 13 assists, across 55 games played prior to his callup.
Svechnikov left Thursday's game vs. the Kraken with an undisclosed injury and did not return. The Sharks do not have an extra forward on the roster so they will need to call someone up from the AHL if Svechnikov is unavailable on Saturday.
