In the latest updates from the NHL, several teams are dealing with injury concerns as they prepare for upcoming games. The Chicago Blackhawks will have forward Taylor Hall back in the lineup, while Craig Smith is listed as day-to-day due to a back injury.

The Colorado Avalanche welcomed Jonathan Drouin back from an upper-body injury, while the Montreal Canadiens reported that David Savard and Patrik Laine are not traveling with the team due to injuries and illness, respectively.

In Nashville, the Predators are missing Luke Evangelista for four weeks, alongside Jeremy Lauzon and Adam Wilsby, both on the IR. The New York Islanders are hopeful that Semyon Varlamov and Isaiah George will return to practice soon, but Hudson Fasching is sidelined for two weeks. The New York Rangers saw Igor Shesterkin return after an injury absence.

Further updates include Ottawa's Noah Gregor being out with a lower-body injury, Pittsburgh's Evgeni Malkin missing another game due to an upper-body injury, and San Jose's Fabian Zetterlund as a game-time decision. The Winnipeg Jets anticipate the return of Dylan Samberg and Josh Morrissey for their next matchup.

Cody Ceci scored the decisive goal with just 25 seconds remaining in the third period, leading the San Jose Sharks to a thrilling 3-2 victory over the New Jersey Devils at SAP Center. Ceci's goal, assisted by Alexander Wennberg, came from a one-timer that slipped past Devils goalie Jacob Markstrom, marking a significant moment for the Sharks, who have now won two consecutive games after a challenging eight-game losing streak.

San Jose's Macklin Celebrini and Nikolai Kovalenko also contributed to the scoreboard, while Yaroslav Askarov made 28 saves to secure the win. Coach Ryan Warsofsky praised his team's evolving identity and their recent success, highlighting the importance of competing hard.

The Devils, on the other hand, are struggling, having lost their last four games. Nico Hischier and Paul Cotter scored for New Jersey, but they are grappling with consistency issues. Coach Sheldon Keefe emphasized the need for the team to play with purpose to regain their form.

Cody Ceci's last-minute goal propelled the San Jose Sharks to a thrilling 3-2 victory over the New Jersey Devils on Saturday. With just 24 seconds remaining in the third period, Ceci's powerful slap shot from the point found its way past Devils goaltender Jacob Markstrom, sealing the win for the Sharks.

The match featured a back-and-forth scoring affair, with Nikolai Kovalenko netting his first goal for San Jose after a recent trade, followed by Macklin Celebrini's impressive wrist shot that gave the Sharks a brief 2-1 lead. However, Paul Cotter quickly leveled the score for New Jersey, and Nico Hischier evened things up with a power-play goal on his birthday.

The San Jose Sharks secured a thrilling 3-2 victory over the New Jersey Devils, marking the latter's fourth consecutive loss. Cody Ceci's decisive slap shot with just 24 seconds remaining in the game clinched the win for the Sharks, who have recently shown signs of improvement after a challenging stretch.

In a game that featured multiple lead changes, Macklin Celebrini scored for the Sharks early in the third period, giving them a brief 2-1 advantage. However, the Devils responded with a goal from Paul Cotter. Nikolai Kovalenko also contributed to the Sharks' scoreline with his first goal since joining the team. Nico Hischier's power-play goal for New Jersey tied the game at 2-2 before Ceci's late heroics sealed the deal.

Goaltender Yaroslav Askarov was instrumental in the Sharks' win, stopping 28 shots, while Jacob Markstrom made 21 saves for the Devils. This victory marks a significant turnaround for the Sharks, who had recently ended an eight-game losing streak.