Sharks' Injury Woes Threaten Playoff Push

0:00It's March 16th. Here's your NHL news in two minutes. The San Jose Sharks are battling a wave of injuries right as their playoff push heats up in the Pacific Division. Rookie Forward, Igor Chernashov, took a scary high hit and suffered a concussion on March 14th against Montreal, landing him in the hospital. Before he traveled with the team, second line center, Alexander Windberg sat out Sunday's game versus Ottawa with an upper body issue and remains day to day. Meanwhile, Goldtender Yaroslav Askerov nursed a minor injury, prompting the recall of Laurent Brosoit for his first National Hockey League start-in, almost two years. Brasso had faced a rough outing and a 7-4 loss to the Senators as defensive lapses left him hanging. The sharks sit at 32 wins, 27 losses and 6 overtime losses locked in a tight race. They're leaning hard on Rookie Star McLean Celebrini, who smashed the 60 assist mark quicker than any sharks player since Eric Carlson.

1:02Fans worry these injuries could derail their postseason hopes. In roster news, the team secured forward Tydele and Drea with a two-year contract extension, adding some stability up front. This week shapes up as crucial, starting Tuesday with a row-till against the Edmonton Oilers at 9 p.m. Eastern on March 17th. They return home Thursday, March 19th, versus Buffalo at 10 p.m. Then host Philadelphia Saturday, March 21st at 4 p.m., both at the SAP Center. This DNN story is thanks to our sponsor details in the description. Your bedtime ritual just got better. Wilton Sound, built-in comfort, SOLI, solelypillow.com