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Preview/Lines #15: Warsofsky on Why Dickinson Isn’t on Power Play (Yet), Orlov’s Season, How Sharks Want To Emulate Sens

The San Jose Sharks are trying to emulate the Ottawa Senators. For seven-straight seasons, the Senators were out of the […]

By Sheng Peng · San Jose Hockey Now

Published: Saturday, 31 October 2026 at 6:48 PM

Key Things to Know

Head coach Ryan Warsofsky wants the San Jose Sharks to emulate the Ottawa Senators' structured and suffocating style.
The Sharks are attempting to end a seven-season playoff drought, similar to Ottawa's recent resurgence.
Goaltender Alex Nedeljkovic is slated to start in goal for the Sharks against Ottawa.

The Story in 60 Seconds

San Jose Sharks head coach Ryan Warsofsky revealed that the team is trying to emulate the Ottawa Senators' blueprint for emerging from a long playoff drought. After missing the postseason for seven consecutive seasons, Warsofsky praised Ottawa head coach Travis Green for establishing a suffocating, fast, and structured style that San Jose hopes to replicate.

Ahead of their matchup, the Sharks announced that goaltender Alex Nedeljkovic will start in net against Ottawa. Forward Zack Ostapchuk will also draw into the lineup to replace Adam Gaudette for San Jose.

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