Preview/Lines #19: Praise for Pohlkamp, Looking for More “Puck Play” From 4th Line

The San Jose Sharks head into their matchup against the Dallas Stars seeking consistency after losing six of their last seven games. Head coach Ryan Warsofsky praised rookie defenseman Eric Pohlkamp for adapting well to NHL pace just two games into his career. Looking to spark more offensive-zone play, the Sharks plan to insert Filip Bystedt at fourth-line center in place of Zack Ostapchuk, with Alex Nedeljkovic confirmed as the starting goaltender.

Warsofsky also provided a status update on injured center Alex Wennberg, noting that a further update will come Monday as he nears a return from an upper-body injury. San Jose aims to break out of a pattern of alternating good and bad performances as they face Dallas.