SAN JOSE — With just one month left on the schedule, the Sharks are closing the gap with the Calgary Flames for first place in the Pacific Division, setting the stage for an intriguing race over the last 16 games of the season.
The Sharks pulled to within three points of the Flames on Sunday, earning a pair of wins without Erik Karlsson and Evander Kane. Though Kane is expected to rejoin the lineup soon, the uncertainty surrounding Karlsson’s latest setback is stirring anxiety in fan base.
Will Karlsson be healthy for the playoffs? What are realistic expectations for him once he returns?