The San Jose Sharks have assigned forward Igor Chernyshov to the San Jose Barracuda, it was announced Friday. Chernyshov, who was drafted by the Sharks in the second round of the 2024 NHL Draft, has yet to play a game this season due to offseason shoulder surgery.

Just when the year had a promising start, the San Jose Sharks are now facing a rush of injuries. As the Sharks made their way to Utah, a few faces were missing and a few more were making the trip on a questionable status.

After Utah put three shots on the Sharks’ following Nick Bjugstad’s faceoff win over Mikael Granlund, Barrett Hayton took control of a loose puck, created some space for himself, and from near the top of the circle, fired a shot that beat Georgiev short side with 1:32 left in regulation time.

In December, the Sharks gave up the tying or winning goal in the final three minutes of the third period four times. It happened most recently against the Edmonton Oilers on Dec. 21, when the Sharks allowed a tying goal to Mattias Ekholm with 18 seconds left in regulation before losing 3-2 in overtime.

Expert recap and game analysis of the Utah Hockey Club vs. San Jose Sharks NHL game from January 10, 2025 on ESPN.

Barrett Hayton (Utah Hockey Club) with a Goal vs. San Jose Sharks, 01/10/2025. Home; NFL; NCAAF; NBA; Daily Draw; NHL; NCAAB; NCAAW; MLB; Fantasy Sports; Soccer; Tennis; Golf; WNB

Barrett Hayton's late goal secured Utah Hockey Club's 2-1 home win over San Jose. The victory ended a nearly two-month home win drought in regulation for Utah. Coach Tourigny emphasized the pressure and growth experienced by the team.