Sharks winger's lower body injury leaves status for next game in question

"SAN JOSE Winger Tyler Toffoli missed Wednesday's practice with a lower-body injury, leaving his availability for the San Jose Sharks' next regular-season game somewhat in question. Toffoli was injured in the Sharks' game against the Colorado Avalanche on Feb. 4, with coach Ryan Warsofsky saying Toffoli absorbed a hit, possibly in the second period. Toffoli finished the game and was listed as having three shots on net and two giveaways in 14:59 of ice time as the Sharks lost 4-2 at Ball Arena."

"The Sharks (27-24-4), five points out of a playoff spot, begin the post-Olympic schedule with a crucial six-game homestand, starting with a Feb. 26 game against the Calgary Flames. Playing mostly in San Jose's top six forward group this season, Toffoli is tied for third on the Sharks' roster with 15 goals and is fourth with 36 points. Veteran defenseman Dmitry Orlov was also absent from Wednesday's practice as he had trouble returning from the Lake Tahoe area thanks to recent snowstorms."

"OTHER INJURY NOTES The Sharks have two roster players on injured reserve in forwards Ryan Reaves and Ty Dellandrea. Reaves (upper body) practiced on Wednesday and is on track to be activated next week, while Dellandrea (lower body) remains week-to-week. Warsofsky said the team is optimistic that Dellandrea can return before the end of the regular season in April. The Sharks have 27 regular-season games remaining."

Tyler Toffoli missed Wednesday's practice with a lower-body injury after absorbing a hit on Feb. 4 against the Colorado Avalanche. He finished that game with three shots, two giveaways and 14:59 of ice time and is considered day-to-day. Toffoli skated on his own Wednesday, and coach Ryan Warsofsky said the team will have a clearer status in the next few days. The Sharks are five points out of a playoff spot and open a six-game homestand Feb. 26 against the Calgary Flames. Dmitry Orlov missed practice due to travel issues from snowstorms and is expected back soon. Ryan Reaves practiced and could be activated next week; Ty Dellandrea remains week-to-week but could return before April.

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