The Sharks arrive at the season’s midway point in 31st place in the league standings. Perhaps they should have more than 30 points at this juncture, but they’re hoping Thursday’s win can be a springboard to better things, especially if they can develop a blueprint for closing out games.

The San Jose Sharks have recalled Collin Graf from the San Jose Barracuda. This comes after Sharks forward William Eklund was placed on the Injured Reserve List. William Eklund took a hard hit on December 23rd against the Vancouver Canucks.

SAN JOSE — The San Jose Sharks will be without two of their leading scorers and one of their depth players when they face the Philadelphia Flyers looking to end a seven-game losing streak.