SAN JOSE — Forward Joonas Donskoi is getting closer to a return from an upper body injury but will not play Tuesday when the Sharks host the Toronto Maple Leafs, coach Pete DeBoer said.
Donskoi, who was a full participant in Monday’s practice, has not played since Jan. 23 when he absorbed a hit from Andreas Martinsen in a game against the Colorado Avalanche. Donskoi also came down with the flu prior to the team leaving for Vancouver on Friday.
Donskoi was on a line with Tomas Hertl and Melker Karlsson during Monday’s practice as the Sharks, who were without forward Micheal Haley, juggled their lines a bit.