Nico Sturm has been activated by the San Jose Sharks after being sidelined.

Nico Sturm scored the opening goal for the Sharks on a breakaway just 1:47 into the first period, assisted by Mario Ferraro. His early contribution set the tone for San Jose's impressive offensive performance.

Nico Sturm has been placed on IR by the San Jose Sharks.

Nico Sturm did not return for the third period of the game due to an upper-body injury.

Nico Sturm is part of the Sharks' lineup, playing on the third line alongside Carl Grundstrum and Luke Kunin. His presence contributes to the team's depth, but like many on the Sharks, he faces challenges in a struggling offense that has had difficulty scoring, particularly in away games.