The Sharks’ preseason begins with a visit from a longtime in-state rival, the Anaheim Ducks. Last year, the Sharks won the season series, going 3-0-1 over the Ducks, but the games were close: three of the four games went to a shootout.
This will be the first game of the preseason for both teams, so rosters may be a little unpredictable.
Ryan Kesler and Patrick Eaves are still recuperating from injuries and not participating in full contact at the Ducks’ camp, so the Sharks likely don’t have to worry about them yet.