Sharks’ top-scoring defenseman to miss game vs. Canucks

VANCOUVER, British Columbia – Defenseman Jake Walman has a lower-body injury and will be out of the lineup Monday night when the San Jose Sharks face the Vancouver Canucks in the last game before the Christmas break for both teams.

Walman was injured during the Sharks’ game against the Edmonton Oilers on Saturday is now considered day-to-day, coach Ryan Warsofsky said.

It’s a considerable loss for the Sharks, who have lost four straight games. Walman leads all Sharks defeseman with 25 points, including 20 assists, is a significant presence on both the power play and penalty kill, and leads all team skaters in average time on ice (22:50).

Henry Thrun will take Walman’s spot on the left side of the Sharks’ top defense pair alongside Cody Ceci.

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