San Jose Sharks vs. Anaheim Ducks: Injury Updates and Lineup Changes for Crucial Matchup
The San Jose Sharks are facing the Anaheim Ducks in a crucial game during their six-game homestand. Winger Igor Chernyshov is uncertain to play due to an illness, with coach Ryan Warsofsky considering him a game-time decision. If Chernyshov is unable to play, forward Ty Dellandrea, who recently returned from a long injury layoff, may take his place in the lineup. Chernyshov had been a key player on the Sharks' top line alongside Macklin Celebrini and Will Smith, contributing two goals and an assist in his recent games.
Dellandrea, who had been sidelined with a torn right posterior cruciate ligament, could potentially fill in for Chernyshov if needed. Before his injury, Dellandrea was a key penalty killer and faceoff leader for the Sharks. Goalie Yaroslav Askarov is set to start for the Sharks as they aim for their third consecutive win after defeating the St. Louis Blues in their previous game.
The Sharks are currently in 11th place in the Western Conference, two points behind the Nashville Predators for the final wild card spot. Their upcoming games in the homestand include matchups against the Toronto Maple Leafs, Predators, Chicago Blackhawks, and Edmonton Oilers. The Ducks, leading the Pacific Division, will be missing forward Cutter Gauthier due to a lower-body injury but are expected to remain competitive. The Sharks will face the Ducks in Anaheim in their next game.
Stay tuned for further updates on this developing story.