Timothy Liljegren's upper-body injury will sideline him for the San Jose Sharks' upcoming matchup against the Winnipeg Jets. He was injured mid-game against the Calgary Flames. Coach Ryan Warsofsky indicated that they are evaluating the need to recall a defenseman from the AHL, given the team's struggles, including a six-game road losing streak. Marc-Edouard Vlasic, who has played sparingly this season due to his own injury, will replace Liljegren. The Jets, riding a nine-game winning streak, pose a challenging opponent for the struggling Sharks.
Defenseman Timothy Liljegren has been ruled out for the Sharksâ game against the Winnipeg Jets due to an upper-body injury sustained against the Calgary Flames.
Sharks head coach Ryan Warsofsky evaluated the teamâs defensive lineup, considering the possible need to recall a defenseman following Liljegrenâs injury.
The Sharks have struggled recently, aiming to end a six-game road losing streak, whereas the Jets have won nine straight and lead the Western Conference.
Marc-Edouard Vlasic, stepping in for Liljegren, has played only seven games this season, but now faces a critical role against a challenging Jets team.
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