SAN JOSE -- The Sharks have the opportunity on Saturday afternoon to complete a perfect homestand and take over first place. First, they’ll have to get past the St. Louis Blues.
Team Teal enters the matinee matchup still trying to get their team healthy. Despite defeating the Montreal Canadiens on Thursday, members of the team are still fighting off the flu, mainly captain Joe Pavelski and Norris Trophy hopeful Brent Burns.
Winger Evander Kane practiced during the week although an undisclosed injury continues to keep him out of the gameday lineup. Erik Karlsson remains out of the lineup and could potentially be out for the duration of the regular season.