Overview
- Chernyshov left Thursday's game after blocking a Nikolas Matinpalo shot with his left arm and wrist, went to the locker room, and did not return to the contest.
- The Sharks listed him as doubtful to return during the game and head coach Ryan Warsofsky said after the win that Chernyshov will be out "a while," with the team promising further medical updates before their next matchup.
- San Jose moved Collin Graf into Chernyshov's top-line left wing and Graf responded with a goal and an assist while logging an expanded role and over 19 minutes of ice time.
- Roster options are limited because Alexander Wennberg is already week-to-week and Adam Gaudette is the only other healthy forward on the NHL roster, so the Sharks are considering recalls from the AHL such as Cam Lund, Ethan Cardwell, or Filip Bystedt.
- Chernyshov is a 2024 second-round pick in the second year of his entry-level deal who had built early chemistry with Macklin Celebrini and Will Smith, and his absence could shift line development while giving Graf an extended opportunity.