Erik Karlsson Reaches 80 Points

San Jose Sharks defenseman Erik Karlsson reached a special achievement in Saturday's 8-3 loss to Washington, becoming the first active defenseman to record two 80-point seasons. He got there by dishing out two assists, one on the power play. Karlsson is also now the 10th blue-liner in NHL history to hit the 60-assist mark in […]

Nick Bonino Rejoins Pittsburgh

The Pittsburgh Penguins have brought back Nick Bonino to the team, acquiring him in a three-team trade from the San Jose Sharks. The deal also involved the Montreal Canadiens, who picked up half of Bonino's salary. The Penguins gave up the rights to defenseman Arvid Henriksson, a conditional 2024 fifth-round selection and a 2023 seventh-round […]

Kevin Labanc Rejoins Sharks Lineup Thursday

San Jose Sharks winger Kevin Labanc (personal) will re-enter the lineup Thursday against St. Louis. He was unavailable for Tuesday's clash with Montreal as Labanc expected the birth of his son. With Timo Meier now out of town, Labanc is the fourth-highest scorer among Sharks forwards, having recorded 25 points across 51 outings. Labanc has […]

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Today's NHL DFS Lineup Picks for DraftKings, FanDuel (2/28/23): Daily Fantasy Hockey

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New Jersey Acquires Timo Meier From San Jose

The New Jersey Devils have made a major move in the trade market, acquiring Timo Meier from San Jose Sharks. The full details of the deal have yet to emerge, but it has been confirmed that Meier will change teams for the first time in his career. The Swiss star, who has recorded 31 goals […]

Timo Meier Remains Out Saturday

San Jose Sharks winger Timo Meier (upper body) will sit out a third consecutive game Saturday versus Chicago. Meier skated Saturday morning but isn't ready to play, which should give Martin Kaut a chance to stick around in the top six. With the trade deadline looming, Meier could also be heading out of town any […]

James Reimer Starting Thursday Against Nashville

San Jose Sharks goalie James Reimer will guard the crease Thursday at home against Nashville. Reimer picked up a shutout in his last outing against Seattle, making 26 saves. He has been splitting time with fellow netminder Kaapo Kahkonen. The Morweena, Manitoba native has posted a 9-14-6 record, a 3.20 goals-against-average, and a .898 save […]

Tomas Hertl Available Again Thursday

San Jose Sharks center Tomas Hertl (personal) will be back in action Thursday against Nashville. He missed Monday's 4-0 win over Seattle as Hertl and his wife welcomed their second child to the family. Hertl has posted 15 goals and 32 assists in 55 this season, and his return will bump Nick Bonino back down […]

Timo Meier Questionable For Thursday

San Jose Sharks winger Timo Meier (upper body) is regarded as questionable for Thursday's matchup against Nashville. He missed Monday's game against Seattle with an upper-body injury and Meier still hasn't fully recovered from the ailment, which has left a question mark on him ahead of Thursday's encounter. The Swiss winger has scored a team-high […]

Logan Couture Records Two Points In Monday's Victory

San Jose Sharks center Logan Couture scored the game-winning goal and had an assist in a third consecutive outing in Monday's 4-0 triumph over Seattle. He potted his 20th goal of the season halfway through the game and combined with Erik Karlsson to help Michael Eyssimont on the scoreboard late in the game. This was […]

James Reimer Returns To Action With A Shutout

San Jose Sharks goaltender James Reimer was unbeatable Monday in his first appearance since Jan. 27, posting his second shutout of the season in a 4-0 victory over Seattle. He had to make only 14 saves across the first two periods and stopped 26 shots overall in the end. Reimer had allowed three-plus goals in […]

James Reimer Returns To San Jose's Crease

San Jose Sharks goaltender James Reimer will make his first appearance since Jan. 27 when the team hosts Seattle on Monday. Reimer was unavailable for a little while with an illness but returned to the lineup Saturday against Buffalo to serve as Kaapo Kahkonen's backup. The veteran, who has dropped eight of his last nine […]

Timo Meier Misses Practice With An Upper-Body Injury

San Jose Sharks winger Timo Meier is nursing an upper-body injury and missed Sunday's practice. He is considered day-to-day and it's unclear if Meier will be able to play Monday versus Seattle. The Swiss star has been quiet lately, but he's the highest-scoring forward on the team with 52 points in 57 games and has […]

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Kevin Labanc Returns To San Jose Lineup

San Jose Sharks winger Kevin Labanc is set to end a four-game stint in the press box Tuesday against Pittsburgh. He will replace Jonah Gadjovich (upper body) in the lineup. Having earned 25 points in 45 games, Labanc is the team's sixth-highest scorer, but something in his play has clearly irked head coach David Quinn, […]

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Tomas Hertl Enjoys A Multi-Point Outing Versus Washington

San Jose Sharks center Tomas Hertl had a goal and an assist in Sunday's impressive 4-1 road win against Washington. He picked up his helper when Alexander Barabanov scored the game-winning goal on the power play and Hertl lit the lamp himself late in the game when the Capitals net was empty. The 29-year-old posted […]

Erik Karlsson Continues Scoring Surge With Three Points

San Jose Sharks defenseman Erik Karlsson produced a game-winning performance against Washington on Sunday, leading his crew to a 4-1 victory with a goal and two assists. He became only the fifth player in franchise history to record at least eight three-point efforts in a single season. Three of them have come in less than […]

Kaapo Kahkonen Exits Sunday's Win With Injury

San Jose Sharks goaltender Kaapo Kahkonen suffered an undisclosed injury and had to exit the game Sunday versus Washington. With James Reimer battling an illness, Kahkonen made a fourth consecutive start but had to leave late in the second period when he was involved in a collision with Washington forward Evgeny Kuznetsov. Before being forced […]

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Erik Karlsson Records Three Points In Overtime Victory

San Jose Sharks defenseman Erik Karlsson had a three-point performance in Tuesday's 4-3 overtime victory against the Lightning. The 32-year-old tied the game at one in the opening period with his power play goal, and he would later add assists on the game-tying goal in the third, along with the overtime winner by forward Timo […]

Timo Meier Carries Sharks To Overtime Win

San Jose Sharks right wing Timo Meier had a terrific contest in a 4-3 overtime victory against the Tampa Bay Lightning on Tuesday. Meier contributed three points to the win with two goals and an assist. His first goal came on the power play in the third period, and his second goal was the game-winner […]

Kevin Labanc Set To Sit Again Tuesday

San Jose Sharks winger Kevin Labanc will miss another game as a healthy scratch Tuesday against Tampa Bay. He was also kept out of the lineup for the final game ahead of the All-Star break and Labanc even had a four-game spell in the press box in January, so things aren't looking great for him […]

Nico Sturm Hurt On Big Hit

San Jose Sharks forward Nico Sturm exited Saturday's win over Pittsburgh with an undisclosed injury. He was hurt on a big hit by Jason Zucker in the third period. There weren't any updates on Sturm's status after the game, but he will now at least get some good recovery time, with San Jose off until […]

Logan Couture Racks Up Career-High Five Points

San Jose Sharks center Logan Couture had the game of his life Saturday against Pittsburgh, pushing his team to a 6-4 victory with a career-high five points. He scored the team's final two goals and collected three assists. It was a superb finish for an otherwise disappointing month, as Couture entered Saturday's action after having […]

Marc-Edouard Vlasic Battling An Illness

San Jose Sharks defenseman Marc-Edouard Vlasic missed Friday's game against Carolina with an illness and it's unclear if he is feeling well enough to return to the lineup for Saturday's matchup versus Pittsburgh. The veteran blue-liner took a night off for the first time this season on Friday. Vlasic is currently in the midst of […]

Kaapo Kahkonen Tending Twine against Pittsburgh

San Jose Sharks goaltender Kaapo Kahkonen will be between the pipes on Saturday as they take on the Pittsburgh Penguins. The Finnish netminder has had a challenging season, with a 5-9-4 record, a 3.88 goals-against-average, and a .869 save percentage in 21 appearances. He is 2-2-1 in his last five starts. This will be Kahkonen's […]

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Erik Karlsson Matches Franchise Record With Superb Outing

San Jose Sharks defenseman Erik Karlsson had a fantastic performance against the Stars Wednesday night, finishing a 5-3 victory with a goal and three assists. He matched a franchise record for most points by a defenseman in a game. However, it's not the first time Karlsson has got there, as there have been 11 occasions […]