San Jose Sharks, Detroit Red Wings
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James van Riemsdyk scored in the fourth round of a shootout, lifting the Detroit Red Wings past the San Jose Sharks 3-2 on Sunday night.
Jeff Skinner also scored, and Nedeljkovic finished with 29 saves as the Sharks finished a four-game homestand with a 2-1-1 record, as they beat the New Jersey Devils and Colorado Avalanche in consecutive games after losing to the Los Angeles Kings last Tuesday.
If Dickinson, who was drafted 11th overall by the Sharks last year and is considered the team’s top defensive prospect, is on the Sharks roster for 40 games this season, he will move a year closer to unrestricted free agency.
The San Jose Sharks host the Detroit Red Wings after Philipp Kurashev's two-goal game against the Colorado Avalanche in the Sharks' 3-2 overtime win.
The Detroit Red Wings are linked to trading for a star $13 million defenseman to bolster their blue line amidst their hot start.
NHL: San Jose Sharks place winger Ryan Reaves on injured reserve ahead of Sunday’s game against the Detroit Red Wings
Thursday night will give Detroit Red Wings head coach Todd McLellan a chance to catch up with Kings captain Anze Kopitar, whom he coached for several seasons and who is set to retire after this season.