Corey

This season's been straight physicality, with fights and massive hits everywhere from goalie scrapping to line brawls after whistles.

Teams like Florida, St.

Louis, and Tampa Bay dropping gloves regular, showing that old-school edge as stakes rise.

Kings hold a slim lead, but both squads got tough slates left, including Sharks hosting Predators late.

This matchup could shift the standings quick, so keep an eye on those top lines battling it out under the lights.

That wraps San Jose Sharks news today.

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On April 8th, John Klingberg is suiting up for the San Jose Sharks tonight against the Edmonton Oilers.

The veteran defenseman returns after sitting as a healthy scratch since March 24th, bumping out Shakir Mukamadoulin even after that recent.

3-2 win over Chicago.

Alex Nedeljkovic gets the start in net at SAP Center.

Coach Ryan Warsofsky likes Klingberg's right-handed shot to pair with Mario Ferraro, keeping him off his weak side.

He's won key games lately, tracking pucks sharp and making clutch saves.

Since December 1st, his save percentage sits at .895 over 13 wins, edging out Jaroslav Askarov's .870.

Lineup tweaks include Adam Gaudette jumping back in on the fourth line with fresh power play units featuring Klingberg on the second squad.

Over in Edmonton, expect Connor Ingram between the pipes after their overtime loss to Utah yesterday.

Pup drops at 7 p.m.

Pacific time on TNT should be a gritty matchup as the Sharks chase momentum into the stretch.

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