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Vanecek will start in Tampa Bay on Thursday.

The Sharks, riding a three-game winning streak, will turn to Vanecek between the pipes on Thursday against the Tampa Bay Lightning. The 28-year-old Vanecek allowed five goals on 31 shots (.839 SV%) in his most recent outing, an 8-5 win over the Seattle Kraken, and has a 3.52 GAA and .894 SV% through 11 appearances this season (3-5-1). The Sharks enter Thursday's contest as sizeable +221 road underdogs against a Lightning team without Nikita Kucherov (undisclosed).

Vitek Vanecek
Vanecek is the first goalie off the ice at San Jose's morning skate.

The Sharks, riding a three-game winning streak, will turn to Vanecek between the pipes on Thursday against the Tampa Bay Lightning. The 28-year-old Vanecek allowed five goals on 31 shots (.839 SV%) in his most recent outing, an 8-5 win over the Seattle Kraken, and has a 3.52 GAA and .894 SV% through 11 appearances this season (3-5-1). The Sharks enter Thursday's contest as sizeable +221 road underdogs against a Lightning team without Nikita Kucherov (undisclosed).

Vitek Vanecek
Georgiev will start in Buffalo on Tuesday.

Colorado has lost two straight and will turn to Georgiev between the pipes for the fourth consecutive game. The 28-year-old Georgiev has an ugly 3.31 GAA and .875 SV% in 16 appearances this season (7-7-0). That said, he has been better lately, allowing three or fewer goals in five of his last seven (5-2-0), posting a .897 SV%. Colorado enters the action on Tuesday as -150 road favorites against a Buffalo Sabres club struggling to score, being shut out in two of their last three games (0-2-1).

Alexandar Georgiev
Granlund (upper-body) will return to San Jose's lineup on Friday vs. Seattle.

Granlund was a late scratch on Monday, with his absence being announced prior to warmups, and did not play on Wednesday. The 32-year-old Granlund has been excellent since joining the Sharks last season, scoring 84 points (21G / 63A) in 92 combined games.

Mikael Granlund
Georgiev will start in Dallas on Friday.

Georgiev will return to the crease on Friday after a strong performance in his most recent outing, saving 18 of 19 shots in a 2-1 win over the Vegas Golden Knights. Colorado has struggled to receive adequate goaltending this season, but Georgiev has significantly improved lately, posting .910 SV% in his last eight appearances (6-1-0). Colorado enters Friday's contest as +114 road underdogs against a Dallas Stars club riding a two-game losing skid.

Alexandar Georgiev
Georgiev is expected to start in Dallas on Friday.

Georgiev will return to the crease on Friday after a strong performance in his most recent outing, saving 18 of 19 shots in a 2-1 win over the Vegas Golden Knights. Colorado has struggled to receive adequate goaltending this season, but Georgiev has significantly improved lately, posting .910 SV% in his last eight appearances (6-1-0). Colorado enters Friday's contest as +114 road underdogs against a Dallas Stars club riding a two-game losing skid.

Alexandar Georgiev
Granlund (upper-body) will be a game-time vs. Seattle on Friday.

Granlund was a late scratch on Monday, with his absence being announced prior to warmups, and did not play on Wednesday. Macklin Celebrini centered the Sharks first line in his place. The 32-year-old Granlund has been excellent since joining the Sharks last season, scoring 84 points (21G / 63A) in 92 combined games.

Mikael Granlund
Vanecek will start Friday vs. the Kraken.

Vanecek has been battling an upper-body injury the last two weeks but will return to the crease for the first time since November 16th. The 28-year-old Vanecek has a 3.36 GAA and .899 SV% in 10 games this season (2-5-1). The Sharks enter the action on Friday afternoon as +134 home underdogs against a Seattle Kraken club that has failed to score more than three goals in their previous seven games (4-3-0).

Vitek Vanecek