Walman leads all Sharks defensemen with 25 points in 31 games. The Sharks were in an offensive malaise for most of December, averaging 2.08 goals in 13 games, second-fewest in the NHL, and without Walman, have scored just nine goals, including seven at even strength.

Sturm was injured late in the first period of Thursday’s game against Tampa Bay when he blocked a shot from Lightning defenseman Darren Raddysh. Sturm crumpled to the ice but made his way to the bench and remained there for a few moments in obvious discomfort before he retreated to the Sharks’ dressing room.

The San Jose Sharks have recalled Collin Graf from the San Jose Barracuda. This comes after Sharks forward William Eklund was placed on the Injured Reserve List. William Eklund took a hard hit on December 23rd against the Vancouver Canucks.

SAN JOSE — The San Jose Sharks will be without two of their leading scorers and one of their depth players when they face the Philadelphia Flyers looking to end a seven-game losing streak.

The Philadelphia Flyers closed out 2024 with a resounding 4-0 victory over the San Jose Sharks, showcasing strong goaltending, growing individual confidence, and an offense firing on all cylinders.