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San Jose Sharks left wing Igor Chernyshov is doubtful to return Thursday against the Ottawa Senators after suffering a left arm injury.
The injury happened late in the opening period on a blocked shot by Senators defenseman Nikolas Matinpalo. Chernyshov exited to the bench showing discomfort, then headed for the dressing room and never came back. The score was even at 1-1 when he departed.
At the time he left, Chernyshov had posted 1 shot, 2 hits, 1 blocked shot and 4:54 of ice time. The rookie, selected 33rd overall in the 2024 NHL Draft, has compiled 2 goals, 2 assists and 4 points across 10 games this season while playing on San Jose's top trio with Macklin Celebrini and Will Smith. Collin Graf moved up to take Chernyshov's spot alongside Celebrini and Smith.
The Sharks anticipate providing an update following the contest or prior to Saturday's meeting with the Boston Bruins. Should Chernyshov be sidelined, Adam Gaudette appears poised to enter the lineup. Gaudette has yet to appear in a game for San Jose this season and served as the club's lone healthy forward scratch.
Source: Daily Faceoff - Thu Oct 22, 8:49 PM ET
Written by the SportsMafia Wire desk in our own words from the original reporting (AI-assisted, checked against the source).