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<\/p>\nJohn Klingberg is set to miss additional time as the San Jose Sharks continue to manage injuries on their blue line.<\/p>\n
On Monday, the Sharks announced that the veteran defenseman has been placed on injured reserve. In a corresponding roster move, San Jose recalled forward Patrick Giles from its American Hockey League affiliate, the San Jose Barracuda.<\/p>\n
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Klingberg has been sidelined since New Year\u2019s Eve, when the Sharks earned a 4\u20133 shootout victory over the Minnesota Wild. The Swedish defenseman reportedly sustained a lower-body injury in that game, forcing him to miss San Jose\u2019s matchup against the Tampa Bay Lightning on Saturday, a 7\u20133 loss at SAP Center.<\/p>\n
Under NHL injured reserve rules, Klingberg will be eligible to return to the lineup this Saturday, when the Sharks host the Dallas Stars.<\/p>\n
Klingberg has been in and out of the lineup this season, missing time both due to injury and as a healthy scratch. The 33-year-old has appeared in 31 games, recording nine goals and seven assists for 16 points. He owns a plus\/minus rating of plus-one while averaging 21:37 of ice time per game, continuing to log significant minutes when available.<\/p>\n
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A native of Gothenburg, Sweden, Klingberg is playing on a one-year contract with San Jose, carrying a $4 million cap hit for the 2025\u201326 season. He arrived in the Bay Area after finishing last season with the Edmonton Oilers.<\/p>\n
Giles has appeared in three games with the Sharks this season and has not seen NHL action since Nov. 2. The 26-year-old has recorded one assist, which came in that contest against the Detroit Red Wings.<\/p>\n
The Sharks (20-18-3) are just within striking distance of the final Wild Card spot in the Western Conference. San Jose will look to bounce back at home after suffering a 7-3 loss to the Tampa Bay Lightning on Saturday. They are set to do battle at SAP Arena when they take on the Columbus Blue Jackets. Coverage begins at 9 p.m. local time.<\/p>\n
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