Here is the latest news and upcoming schedule for the San Jose Sharks for the week of March 16 to March 23, 2026.
Injuries Taking a Toll on the Roster
The injury bug has hit San Jose hard at a critical point in the season.
Rookie forward Igor Chernyshov suffered a scary concussion on March 14 against the Montreal Canadiens after taking a high hit from Mike Matheson. He was bleeding on the ice and had to be hospitalized. Fortunately, he avoided more severe damage and was able to travel with the team to Ottawa, but he remains out of the lineup.
The Sharks’ second-line center, Alexander Wennberg, missed Sunday’s game against the Ottawa Senators with an upper-body injury and is currently considered day-to-day (from ‘Sharks center’s injury could leave huge void, threaten playoff hopes,’ Marin Independent Journal – March 16, 2026).
The Crease Carousel
With goaltender Yaroslav Askarov dealing with an injury (reportedly not serious), the Sharks recalled Laurent Brossoit. Brossoit made his first NHL start in nearly two years on Sunday against the Senators. While it was a great milestone for him after battling severe hip and knee injuries, the Sharks left him exposed defensively in a tough 7-4 loss.
The Pacific Division Playoff Push
The Sharks (currently sitting at 32-27-6) are right in the thick of a tight Pacific Division playoff race. They are relying heavily on rookie sensation Macklin Celebrini, who has been an absolute wrecking ball on the ice and recently hit the 60-assist mark faster than any Sharks skater since Erik Karlsson.
Roster Moves & Extensions
In front-office news, the Sharks recently locked down forward Ty Dellandrea with a new two-year contract extension.
Sharks’ Upcoming Schedule
The upcoming week is pivotal for San Jose’s playoff hopes.
Tuesday’s matchup against the Edmonton Oilers is the defining game of the week. Both teams are jockeying for position in the Pacific Division, and the Oilers have been battling similar inconsistencies. Securing points on the road against Connor McDavid and company is crucial.
Returning to the SAP Center to face two Eastern Conference teams—the Buffalo Sabres and the Philadelphia Flyers—gives the Sharks a prime opportunity to stabilize their defense, get healthy, and secure much-needed points in front of their home crowd.
| Date | Opponent | Location | Time (EDT) |
| Tuesday, Mar. 17 | Edmonton Oilers | Rogers Place (Away) | 9:00 PM |
| Thursday, Mar. 19 | Buffalo Sabres | SAP Center (Home) | 10:00 PM |
| Saturday, Mar. 21 | Philadelphia Flyers | SAP Center (Home) | 4:00 PM |
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