The Sharks were without forward Tomas Hertl for the final 20 minutes of Friday night’s game against the Carolina Hurricanes. It’s unclear what’s ailing the second-line winger, or if he will be suiting up against the Ducks on Sunday evening.
The 24-year-old forward scored a power play goal for the Sharks in the second period of Friday’s game. Although he didn’t appear to get injured during the frame, he didn’t join the team when they took the ice for the third period.
According to coach Peter DeBoer, Hertl’s ailment is nothing new.
“He’s been dealing with something here most of the year,” DeBoer said after San Jose’s 4-3 shootout loss to the Hurricanes.