Overview
- Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now, as relayed by Pro Hockey Rumors and Daily Faceoff, reports Eklund will be activated from injured reserve and play Tuesday in St. Paul.
- San Jose has no open roster spot and is expected to make a corresponding move, with reporting pointing to a likely AHL assignment for waiver-exempt Ethan Cardwell.
- Eklund missed four games after a Nov. 1 lower-body injury and has 11 points in 12 games, with plans to skate again alongside Alexander Wennberg and Philipp Kurashev and rejoin the top power-play unit.
- The Sharks went 3-0-1 without Eklund, are 7-2-1 in their last 10, and are seeking a fourth straight win to extend their six-game point streak.
- Defenseman Nick Leddy was activated off injured reserve Monday with his game status unclear, and Tyler Toffoli is day-to-day with an upper-body issue but is expected to play, per coach Ryan Warsofsky.