Sharks likely to get centerman back for game vs. Kings

San Jose Sharks’ Tomas Hertl (48), left, celebrates after scoring on the Los Angeles Kings during the second period of their game at SAP Center in San Jose, Calif., on Monday, Jan. 7, 2019. (Randy Vazquez/Bay Area News Group)SAN JOSE — Coach Pete DeBoer said he’s optimistic that Tomas Hertl will be able to play Friday afternoon when the Sharks host the Los Angeles Kings at SAP Center.

DeBoer said Friday morning that it “looks promising” that Hertl, who has missed the last four games with lower body injury, will rejoin the lineup. Before his injury, Hertl had 21 points in 22 games.

The Sharks are also going back to using 12 forwards and six defensemen for Friday’s game, as they try to bounce…