Will Smith and Philipp Kurashev have been placed on Injured Reserve, putting a damper on the greatest regular-season comeback in San Jose Sharks history.
In their place, the Sharks are recalling wingers Igor Chernyshov and Ethan Cardwell from the Barracuda.
Smith and Kurashev both suffered upper-body injuries in the Sharks’ 6-5 OT victory at the Pittsburgh Penguins on Saturday.
San Jose placed both wingers on IR, per a team press release, but without stating a timeline for either. Being placed on IR, retroactive to the Penguins game, means that both Smith and Kurashev will be out for a week minimum, meaning at least the entirety of the Sharks’ upcoming three-game homestand. Their next possible appearance would be Dec. 23 at the Vegas Golden Knights.
The Sharks didn’t practice on Sunday and Monday, but they will hold a morning skate on Tuesday, before their tilt against the Calgary Flames. San Jose might provide a firmer timeline on both then.
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