SAN JOSE — The Sharks look to keep their winning streak going as they return home for a three-game stint, starting with a Thursday night rumble with the Florida Panthers.
The Sharks will be without defenseman Radim Simek, who requires knee surgery following an injury he sustained during Tuesday’s 5-4 win over the Winnipeg Jets. Joakim Ryan, who last played on Jan. 22 against the Washington Capitals, will take Simek’s place on the blue line alongside Brent Burns.
San Jose also will be without Evander Kane for Thursday’s game, although coach Peter DeBoer told the media that he hopes Kane will be able to play in the near future.