The San Jose Sharks were dealt a tough blow against the Pittsburgh Penguins on Saturday as forwards Will Smith and Philipp Kurashev left the game with injuries.<\/p>\n
Kurashev is dealing with an upper-body injury, and Smith\u2019s is undisclosed but appeared to be an arm or shoulder injury after taking an awkward check along the boards, but nothing is official. Both forwards have been placed on injured reserve by the Sharks, meaning they will miss at a minimum the upcoming three-game homestand.<\/p>\n
The Sharks were initially scheduled to practice on Monday, but were given another day off by head coach Ryan Warsfosky. An official update on Smith and Kurashev will come after Tuesday\u2019s morning skate.<\/p>\n
In a corresponding move, the San Jose Sharks recalled Ethan Cardwell<\/a> and Igor Chernyshov from the San Jose Barracuda.<\/p>\n The #SJSharks<\/a> have placed Philipp Kurashev and Will Smith on IR. Igor Chernyshov and Ethan Cardwell have been recalled.<\/p>\n \u2014 Max Miller (@Real_Max_Miller) December 15, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n Chernyshov\u2019s recall is the first in his career, and it is more than deserved. In 25 games with the \u2018Cuda this season, the Sharks winger has 11 goals and 12 assists. He\u2019s become one of coach John McCarthy\u2019s go-to players in any situation. The 2024 33rd overall pick has shown an uptick in his skating, which has brought much success to his game.<\/p>\n \u201cHe\u2019s been great. His size, speed, [and can] get to the inside,\u201d McCarthy told SHD on Dec. 5<\/a>. \u201cHe\u2019s been on a pretty good stretch here.\u201d<\/p>\n Chernyshov was named the AHL\u2019s rookie of the month for November.<\/p>\n For Cardwell, this is his second recall to the San Jose Sharks this season. He scored a goal against the Seattle Kraken on Nov. 5 and has amassed two goals in his 10 NHL games.<\/p>\n Read more news and stories about the San Jose Sharks on\u00a0Sharks Hockey Digest<\/a>! Bookmark the page and follow Sharks Hockey Digest on Twitter @SharksHKYDigest<\/a>!<\/p>\n