Timothy Liljegren, a defenseman for the San Jose Sharks, will miss Monday's game against the Winnipeg Jets due to an upper-body injury sustained in a prior match against the Calgary Flames. Sharks coach Ryan Warsofsky mentioned the team is assessing whether Liljegren will require injured reserve status or if another AHL defenseman will be recalled. Marc-Edouard Vlasic will fill in for Liljegren, who has contributed significantly since being acquired from the Maple Leafs, as the Sharks struggle to end their six-game road losing streak while facing a formidable Jets team on a nine-game winning streak.
Defenseman Timothy Liljegren will miss Monday's game against the Winnipeg Jets due to an upper-body injury sustained during a recent match, affecting the Sharks' lineup.
Sharks coach Ryan Warsofsky indicated that the team would evaluate Liljegren's injury further after Monday's game, and consider recalling another defenseman if necessary.
Liljegren, averaging 18:04 ice time in 44 games for the Sharks, has contributed nine points since being acquired in October from the Toronto Maple Leafs.
Marc-Edouard Vlasic will take Liljegren's place in the lineup, having made a brief return after an upper-body injury, while the Sharks face a tough Jets team.
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