Thompson has been effective for the Sharks this season but hasn't been a consistent fixture in their lineup. The 22-year-old Thompson is averaging 15:56 time-on-ice and has five points (2G / 3A) in 13 games with the Sharks this season.
Askarov was tremendous in a two-game stint with the Sharks but has been sent down to the San Jose Barracuda (AHL) due to Vitek Vanecek returning from injury. The 22-year-old Askarov posted a 1.96 GAA and .927 SV% in two games (1-0-1).
Kostin will take a seat when the Sharks host the Kings on Monday. Givani Smith will draw into the lineup in his place.
Sturm has missed the last five games with an upper-body injury but he took part in Sunday's practice and will return vs. the Kings on Monday. Sturm has picked up three goals and three assists (six points) in 18 games this season.
Granlund was a late scratch on Monday, with his absence not being announced prior to warmups. Macklin Celebrini will centre the Sharks first line in his place.
The 22-year-old netminder will make his second start of the season when the Sharks host the Kings on Monday. Askarov was phenomenal in his Sharks debut, stopping 29 of the 31 shots he faced in an eventual 3-2 shootout loss to the Blues. He'll have to be sharp again on Monday as the Sharks enter action as +200 home underdogs to the Kings.
Thompson has been effective for the Sharks this season but has been sent down to the San Jose Barracuda (AHL). The 22-year-old Thompson was averaging 15:56 time-on-ice and had five points (2G / 3A) in 13 games with the Sharks this season.
Vlasic has missed all 23 games to start the season due to a back injury but appears to be nearing his return to the lineup. The 37-year-old stay-at-home defenseman is entering his 19th NHL season (all with San Jose) after putting up six goals, 12 points and a -27 plus/minus in 57 games played in 2023-24.
Thrun has missed the last two games but will draw back into the lineup on Monday against the Los Angeles Kings. The 23-year-old Thrun has been a regular in the lineup this season, averaging 16:44 time-on-ice and scoring six points (0G / 6A) in 20 games.
Sturm has missed the last five games with an upper-body injury but he took part in Sunday's practice and will be a game-time decision vs. the Kings on Monday. Sturm has picked up three goals and three assists (six points) in 18 games this season.
After a rocky start to the season, Georgiev had seemingly turned his game around before a lower-body injury landed him on injured reserve last week. The 28-year-old netminder owns a .913 SV% and a 3-1-0 record across his last four games. He returns to a favourable matchup on Thursday with the Avalanche entering action at -150 on the money line.
Georgiev was placed on Injured Reserve yesterdayy, retroactive to November 13th, but will likely be between the pipes on Thursday against the Washington Capitals. The 28-year-old Georgiev has played better lately after a horrid start to the season, posting a .913 SV% in his previous four games (3-1-0).
Granlund left Wednesday's game late in the third period. He was eager to get in the mix for an offensive zone faceoff but was forced out of the game by a concussion spotter. Evidently, he was no worse for wear as he will be in the lineup on Thursday.
Henry Thrun will be a healthy scratch on Thursday, allowing Thompson to re-enter the lineup. The 22-year-old Thompson is averaging 16:15 time-on-ice and has five points (2G / 3A) in 11 games.
