San Jose Sharks
Michael Misa could return to the lineup when the Sharks host the Dallas Stars on Saturday (4 p.m. ET; Victory+, NBCSCA). Misa, the No. 2 pick at the 2025 NHL Draft, was back at practice Friday after representing Canada at the 2026 IIHF World Junior Championship, where he had seven points (two goals, five assists) in seven games. He has three points (one goal, two assists) in seven games for San Jose. … Will Smith (upper body) practiced in a noncontact jersey on Friday for the first time since the forward was injured against the Pittsburgh Penguins on Dec. 13. The 20-year-old ranks third for the Sharks with 29 points (12 goals, 17 assists) in 33 games. … John Klingberg (lower body) also practiced but will not play Saturday. Klingberg, who has 16 points (nine goals, seven assists) and is averaging 21:37 of ice time in 31 games, hasn’t played since Dec. 31.