"Detroit is doing well in the last ten games, so that loss had to hurt. It's 6-3-1 in its last ten games and sits in second in the Atlantic Division. The Red Wings' leading scorers are Alex DeBrincat and Lucas Raymond with 49 points each. DeBrincat also leads the team with 24 goals. Dylan Larkin is close behind with 23 goals."
"Special teams will be an issue. The Sharks' power play hasn't been so bad. While San Jose fans will lament the power play, it's actually been top ten in the league for the month of January, operating at 30.8% for eighth in the NHL. It's the penalty kill that you have to worry about. San Jose's penalty kill is killing at a 68.4%, 25th in the league in the month of January."
"The big news for the Sharks is two-fold. There's the return of Will Smith. Smith has been out since Dec. 13, when he was hit along the boards. He's tested that shoulder out in contact and seems good to go. Then there's the trade earlier today that cleared out a contact, making space for Michael Misa to play his 10th game in a Sharks' uniform. That means the kid is officially here to stay. The Future is Teal is becoming reality before our very eyes."
The San Jose Sharks visit the Detroit Red Wings for the second half of a back-to-back while Detroit is rested after a 3-0 loss to Boston. Detroit is 6-3-1 in its last ten games and sits second in the Atlantic Division, led offensively by Alex DeBrincat and Lucas Raymond with 49 points each; DeBrincat has 24 goals and Dylan Larkin has 23. Goaltenders John Gibson and Cam Talbot share starts, with Gibson 17-9-1 (.903) and Talbot 11-7-3 (.892). San Jose's power play has been strong in January at 30.8%, but the penalty kill has struggled at 68.4%. Will Smith returns from injury and Michael Misa is now eligible to stay after clearing a contract, prompting lineup adjustments including Smith on Macklin Celebrini's wing and Misa centering the third line.
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