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Tyler Toffoli won't play for the San Jose Sharks on Saturday, and it seems he'll miss more time after suffering a lower body injury in Thursdays.

5-0 loss to the Buffalo Sabres.

Coach Ryan Worsoski confirmed Toffoli is still under evaluation, with an update expected tomorrow.

He noted the team will feel his absence, but has players ready to step up.

Filip Kurechev, who sat out the last two games as a healthy scratch, looks set to fill in first.

He practiced alongside Macklin Celebrini and Will Smith, bringing seven goals and 20 points in 41 games this season.

Toffoli, meanwhile, had 18 goals and 44 points in 67 outings.

Defenseman Vincent Descharnes remains a game-time decision for tomorrow with an upper body issue.

No new info on goalie Yaroslav Askarov or forward Igor Chernyshov, though both skated lightly today and Ty DeLandria keeps progressing in no contact.

Drills.

The Sharks wrap practice with their team photo session open to season ticket holders, keeping spirits high despite the bumps.

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The San Jose Sharks are one point out of the final wild card spot in the West, with just 15 games left.

They're counting on goaltender Alex Nedeljkovic to step up down the stretch, as he's the current number one until injured Yaroslav Askarov returns.

from his lower body issue.

Backup Laurent Brosseuil has NHL experience but limited recent action, including just one start in the last two years.

Nedeljkovic struggled in his past two outings, allowing 10 goals on 48 shots, capped by a 5-0 shutout loss to Buffalo on Thursday.

Before that slump, though, he was lights out from January 6th to March 14th, going eight wins, one loss, and one tie with a .92.

Four save percentage.

That's far better than Askarov's four wins, seven losses, and two ties at .868.