In a recent game, San Jose Sharks forward Klim Kostin attempted to defend his teammate Mikael Granlund after a hard check from Calgary Flames forward Martin Pospisil. Despite the hit being ruled clean, Kostin expressed disappointment when Pospisil refused to engage in a fight after targeting Granlund. Kostin emphasized the importance of standing up for teammates, referencing the rarity of players willing to drop the gloves in today's NHL.

Throughout the match, other Sharks, including Nico Sturm, showcased their commitment to team solidarity by defending fellow players. Kostin remarked that every NHL team is expected to protect its best players, asserting that the Sharks embody this warrior mentality. Head coach Ryan Warsofsky echoed this sentiment, highlighting the camaraderie within the team.

As the Sharks struggle with a record of 1-9-1 in their last 11 games, the refusal of Pospisil to fight may have been influenced by the game's circumstances, as the Flames were leading late in the third period. The Sharks, who have now lost seven consecutive games, plan to regroup and practice after a challenging stretch.

Josh Manson of the Colorado Avalanche has made a comeback to the ice after being sidelined for 12 games due to an upper-body injury. Meanwhile, Mason Marchment of the Dallas Stars left a recent game with an upper-body injury after sustaining a puck to the face for the second time this season. In other injury news, Detroit Red Wings defensemen Simon Edvinsson and Ben Chiarot have also returned to action.

Patrik Laine from the Montreal Canadiens has been practicing after leaving a game earlier this week with an upper-body injury. The Minnesota Wild are dealing with multiple injuries, as Kirill Kaprizov missed last night's game due to a lower-body injury, while Joel Eriksson Ek and Jake Middleton remain out with their respective injuries.

Ottawa Senators goaltender Linus Ullmark is unavailable for the upcoming weekend, potentially missing several games due to back tightness. Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Marcus Pettersson is on the mend after practicing in a no-contact jersey, while San Jose Sharks players Jake Walman and William Eklund are listed as day-to-day with injuries. The Seattle Kraken are also facing absences, with Joey Daccord and Andre Burakovsky not traveling with the team due to injuries and illness.

Toronto Maple Leafs forward Auston Matthews is likely to miss another game due to an upper-body injury, which has plagued him for several weeks. Vancouver Canucks coach Rick Tocchet has expressed uncertainty regarding the availability of Quinn Hughes and Elias Pettersson, both of whom are dealing with injuries. In Washington, Alex Ovechkin may be a possibility for the upcoming game against the Maple Leafs, while Sonny Milano continues to recover from an upper-body issue.

A.J. Greer and Anton Lundell propelled the Florida Panthers to a 6-3 victory over the Carolina Hurricanes, overcoming a two-goal lead loss. Lundell's short-handed goal marked the Panthers' league-leading seventh of the season. Meanwhile, the Minnesota Wild defeated the Chicago Blackhawks 3-2, with Jared Spurgeon scoring twice.

In other action, the Philadelphia Flyers topped the New York Rangers 3-1, and the Tampa Bay Lightning edged the Nashville Predators 3-2 in overtime. The Washington Capitals triumphed over the New York Islanders 5-4, with Jakob Chychrun netting the overtime winner.

Columbus Blue Jackets beat the Calgary Flames 5-2, while the New Jersey Devils overcame the Detroit Red Wings 5-4. The Vancouver Canucks secured a 4-3 overtime win against the Buffalo Sabres, and the Los Angeles Kings defeated the Anaheim Ducks 2-1. Finally, the San Jose Sharks outscored the Seattle Kraken 8-5.

The San Jose Sharks triumphed over the Seattle Kraken with an 8-5 victory at SAP Center, highlighted by strong performances from Macklin Celebrini and Will Smith, each contributing a goal and an assist in the second period.

Celebrini marked his fourth goal in three games, while Smith extended his streak of multipoint games. Ethan Cardwell celebrated his first NHL goal, and Vitek Vanecek made 26 saves to secure the win for the Sharks, who improved to 8-13-5.

Shane Wright scored twice for the Kraken, who have now lost two consecutive games. The teams are set to face off again soon, with both coaches acknowledging the need for defensive improvements.