SAN JOSE, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 10: Erik Karlsson #65 of the San Jose Sharks shoots on goal against the Calgary Flames during the second period of an NHL hockey game at SAP Center on February 10, 2020 in San Jose, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)
It has been eight months since the Sharks last played, and the team benefitted from the extra rest.
Before Covid-19 paused the season, the Sharks suffered a series of disappointing injuries. As one of the most beat-up teams in hockey, they benefitted greatly from the extra rest.
Swedish defenseman Erik Karlsson has already seen his fair share of injuries since he arrived in San Jose.