Vancouver Canucks forward Lukas Reichel has hit the waiver wire, and the San Jose Sharks should consider claiming him.

The Penguins continue along their five-game homestand as they take on the San Jose Sharks at PPG Paints Arena. Puck drop is set for 3 PM. Doors open at 1:30 PM. This game will be available to watch on SportsNet Pittsburgh and NHL Network.

Sharks coach Ryan Warsofsky said rookie center Michael Misa is not missing the start of Canada’s training camp for the upcoming World Junior Championship because of an injury. Canada’s first game at the World Junior Championship, which is being held in Minnesota, is Dec. 26.

Macklin Celebrini and the Sharks pulled off an inconceivable comeback in San Jose's 6-5 overtime victory over the Pittsburgh Penguins on Saturday.

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Smith was injured on a hit by Parker Wotherspoon. With no update available, Smith should be considered day-to-day pending further evaluation. The Sharks ' next game is at home Tuesday versus the Flames. If Smith and Philipp Kurashev (upper body) are both unavailable, a call-up from AHL San Jose could be in order.

Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Erik Karlsson spoke to Sheng Peng about his Sharks exit, stating he sees a "bright future" for San Jose.