Sharks takeaways: More injury woes, Ostapchuk's huge moment, and a big change in attendance

"SAN JOSE It appears the Sharks' organizational depth will continue to be tested as they try to keep pace in the crowded Western Conference playoff race. Having already lost defensemen John Klingberg and Shakir Mukhamadullin to the injured reserve list earlier this week, the Sharks now might be without Ty Dellandrea after the centerman exited Tuesday's game with the Columbus Blue Jackets with an undisclosed injury."

"Dellandrea, the Sharks' third-line center for the majority of the season, exited the game in with 4:45 left in the second period after he crashed hard legs-first into the post next to Blue Jackets goalie Jet Greaves. Dellandrea had to be helped off the ice and into the dressing room, and did not return as the Sharks went onto a 5-2 win before an announced crowd of 16,258 at SAP Center."

"Coach Ryan Warsofsky didn't have an update on Dellandrea after the game, as the Sharks later flew to Los Angeles for Wednesday's game against the Kings. But considering how important the right-shot Dellandrea has become to the Sharks this season as one of their leading penalty killers and faceoff specialists, any absence would be felt. If Dellandrea is unable to play against Los Angeles, the Sharks could move Adam Gaudette to the third line center role. Gaudette earlier this week said he felt ready to play again after he had to leave the Sharks' Dec. 29 game against the Anaheim Ducks with a lower body injury. Warsofsky ruled out Michael Misa, who just returned from the World Juniors, from playing in Wednesday's game."

The Sharks lost defensemen John Klingberg and Shakir Mukhamadullin to injured reserve earlier this week. Ty Dellandrea exited Tuesday’s game against the Columbus Blue Jackets with an undisclosed injury after crashing legs-first into the post next to goalie Jet Greaves and had to be helped off the ice; he did not return as the Sharks won 5-2 before 16,258 at SAP Center. Coach Ryan Warsofsky offered no update as the team flew to Los Angeles. Dellandrea has served as a right-shot third-line center, key penalty killer and faceoff specialist, and his absence would be felt. If unavailable, Adam Gaudette could move to third-line center; Michael Misa was ruled out for the upcoming game.

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