Sharks Hold Playoff Spot, Face Canucks
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For the San Jose Sharks, it's January 27th. Here's what's happening. Make sure you're subscribed so you never miss an update. The San Jose Sharks are holding a playoff spot for the first time since the 2018-19 season, and it's the longest stretch they've maintained one in. Years. Right now, with a record of 26 wins, 21 losses, and three overtime losses, they sit in the final wildcard position in the Western Conference.
They're tied in points with the Los Angeles Kings and Seattle Kraken, who are just on the outside looking in, so every game counts in this tight race.
What playoff position are the San Jose Sharks currently in?
Over the past three seasons, the Sharks barely sniffed the playoffs. In 2021-22, they held the last wildcard spot only on January 23rd before a big slump. The year before that, during the COVID-shortened schedule, it was just the second and third days of the year. And in 2019-20, they had it briefly on December 2nd until things fell apart, leading to a coaching change. Tonight, the Sharks faced the struggling Vancouver Canucks at 7 p.m. Pacific time in Rogers Arena.
Yaroslav Askarov gets the start in net for San Jose, while Kevin Lankanen goes for Vancouver, who sit at 17 wins, 30 losses, and 5. Overtime losses. It's the finale of a five-game road trip before the Olympic break, and coach Ryan Wersofsky is keeping it simple. Just keep winning. Lineup-wise, look for Macklin Celebrini centering the top line with William Smith and Tyler Toffoli. Other forwards include Alexander Winberg, Adam Gaudette, and Ryan Reeves.
On defense, it's pairings like Dimitri Orlov with John Klingberg and Jake Wallman with Timothy Logegrin.
Power play units feature Celebrini, Toffoli, and Klingberg looking to create offense. A few injury updates could boost the Sharks soon. Trade pickup. Kiefer Sherwood skated for the first time but sits out tonight, though he might join the road trip. Philip Kurashev and Shakir Mukamadoulin also practiced and could return before the break. If they stay healthy and execute, this upstart squad might hold on to that precious playoff spot. The Daily News Now is presented by our sponsor. Some go to yoga for peace. I just go to solipillow.com.
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