The Sharks, losers of eight straight, will attempt to stop the bleeding by turning to Blackwood in the crease for the third time in the last four games. Blackwood has allowed 10 combined goals in his last two games, including six on 41 shots (.854 SV%) on Tuesday, a 6-3 loss to the Dallas Stars. The Sharks enter action as sizeable +329 road underdogs against the Minnesota Wild.
The Sharks, losers of eight straight, will attempt to stop the bleeding by turning to Blackwood in the crease for the third time in the last four games. Blackwood has allowed 10 combined goals in his last two games, including six on 41 shots (.854 SV%) on Tuesday, a 6-3 loss to the Dallas Stars. The Sharks enter action as sizeable +329 road underdogs against the Minnesota Wild.
Walman has averaged over 21 minutes of ice time over his last four contests but is battling a lower-body injury that has kept him out of the lineup for the last four games. Walman has only one point (1G / 0A) in his last 16 games.
Wennberg was a late scratch for Tuesday's game, with the team only announcing his absence at the start of warmups. He has a goal and three assists in nine games since joining the Rangers.
Dellandrea has not played since Tyler Seguin (lower-body) returned to the lineup, missing three straight games. He will re-enter the lineup on Tuesday, swapping places with Tyler Seguin, who will have the night off to rest.
The Sharks will turn to Blackwood between the pipes for the second time in three games since he returned from a prolonged absence due to injury. The Sharks have lost seven straight, and their fate was no difference inserting Blackwood into the crease, as he allowed four goals on 21 shots (.810 SV%) in a 4-1 loss to the Tampa Bay Lightning on Friday.
Walman has averaged over 21 minutes of ice time over his last four contests but is battling a lower-body injury that has kept him out of the lineup for the last three games. Walman has only one point (1G / 0A) in his last 16 games.
Jacob MacDonald will be a healthy scratch on Thursday, allowing Thrun to remain in the lineup. Thrun has two points (1G / 1A) and six shots on goal in his last four games.
Blackwood has been out of the lineup since suffering a groin injury on February 27th. Magnus Chrona has served predominantly as the starting netminder recently due to Blackwood's injury and Kaapo Kahkonen's trade to the New Jersey Devils. With Chrona reassigned to the San Jose Barracuda (AHL), Blackwood will likely take control of the Sharks' crease. Blackwood has a 3.48 GAA and .899 SV% in 35 games this season (9-18-3).
Blackwood has been out of the lineup since suffering a groin injury on February 27th. Magnus Chrona has served predominantly as the starting netminder recently due to Blackwood's injury and Kaapo Kahkonen's trade to the New Jersey Devils. With Chrona being reassigned to the San Jose Barracuda (AHL), Blackwood will likely take control of the Sharks' crease.
Dellandrea appears to be the odd-man out on Wednesday with Tyler Seguin set to return from a lower-body injury. Dellandrea has two goals and seven assists in 40 games this season.
Rutta has not played since March 7th, missing five games with a lower-body injury, but will return to the lineup on Tuesday against the Nashville Predators. In 56 games this season, Rutta has 15 points (3G / 12A), 57 hits, and 90 blocks.
Walman has averaged over 21 minutes of ice time over his last four games, but is battling a lower-body injury and will not play on Tuesday against the Columbus Blue Jackets. Walman has only one point (1G / 0A) in his last 16 games.
Walman did not play in the Red Wings' last outing but will return to the lineup on Tuesday against the Buffalo Sabres. The 28-year-old defenseman has 20 points (11G / 9A), 99 shots, and 141 blocks in 57 games this season.
The Jets acquired Tyler Toffoli from the Devils for a 2025 second-round pick and a 2024 third-round pick before last week's trade deadline. Toffoli joined the New Jersey Devils in the offseason and was off to a blistering start, scoring 21 points (12G / 9A) in his first 21 games before slowing down to a more modest 23 points (14G / 9A) in his 40 subsequent games. Nevertheless, Toffoli adds a significant boost to the offensive depth of a Jets team that has already bolstered their lineup by adding Sean Monahan several weeks ago.
Couture added that he is hopeful to return to full strength for the start of next season. The 34-year-old has only been able to appear in six games for the Sharks this season and has an assist, seven SOG, and four PIMs.
